News and advice on the second-level education system.
A new AI model trained to mark Leaving Cert work is going ‘viral’. Many educators are embracing it, even as they express concern about the ethics of student use
University lecturer says original vision of construction studies subject is ‘all but abandoned’ in new draft
Patrick Joseph Bardon is serving a 10-year sentence in the Midlands Prison for the oral rape of one of his then students in the 1990s
No progress made in transition of CBS Synge Street to a coeducational Irish-medium Gaelcholáiste, campaigners say
More resources needed to support teaching and learning changes, poll of school leaders finds
Republic’s education system should ‘not be too smug’ as it too streams students, Prof Anne Looney says
Fórsa set to ballot members over industral action commencing at start of new school year
New scheme will allow SNAs to be redeployed to other schools if no longer required
Delegates at INTO annual congress highlight ‘mismatch’ between modern society and education system
National Convention planned to explore how nation can secure ‘best outcomes in world’ for students
In an uncertain world, we need to give our students the best chance of reaching their potential
Move follows criticism from students and teachers over ‘harsh’ scoring system
Almost 60 per cent of educators experienced physical aggression, with rates highest in special schools
The housing crisis is resulting in acute teacher shortages, say teachers’ unions, whose annual conferences get under way this week. Is there any solution in sight?
Programme will coincide with the establishment of a national therapy service in education, Minister says
Second-level students eclipse thousands of global competitors with space-settlement plans
DCU research comes as schools grapple with staff shortages
Biggest reforms in half century will see a minimum of 40% awarded for coursework
Leaving school means leaving a caring community and a familiar routine. It shouldn’t mean losing one’s ability to leave the house as well
Campaigners say new rules fail to protect vulnerable children
By 2029, 41 subjects will have been redeveloped. Most will have an additional component such as a project or investigation
The number of pupils chronically absent from school has doubled. Experts say making students feel they belong is key to tackling the problem
An effective meeting can be done in two minutes if you say what you need to say and brook no unnecessary diversions
Move comes after threefold increase in prevalence of autism in the last 10 years
The fee-paying secondary school has sent a notice to parents, informing them that a ‘security incident’ had taken place
Draft plan would see candidates quizzed on plays or books at end of fifth year
Research tracks experiences of vulnerable young people and level of support offered by schools
Unthinkable: How fair are the State exams if some students can buy an advantage in the form of specialised tuition?
Immersion in the language is key – as is understanding the structure of the assessment
Teachers' union seeks legal indemnity to protect members who must authenticate students' work
An innovative transition year programme is empowering disabled adults and boosting students’ leadership skills
Dublin Academy of Education to admit transition year students at its expanded Blackrock campus
It is a make-or-break moment for reform of a Leaving Cert subject which teaches pupils vital life skills
Students who achieve 40 per cent in higher level maths are entitled to 25 bonus points from the CAO. But while some teachers warn of unintended consequences, many students feel it’s a fair reflection of the extra work required
A non-profit organisation is aiming to help young people become better listeners, improve their resilience and develop inner strength. But can pupils really learn to lead?
I’m sure there are principals who have the conviction to do the right thing. I just haven’t met them yet
McEntee plans to tackle drop-off in school attendance with supports for at-risk pupils
Initiative aims to deliver average savings of up to €1,600 a year per school and reduce carbon footprint
International students are boosting enrolment numbers in a sector that has been in slow decline
How she proposes to address them – and the extent of her resolve and ambition in managing her new portfolio – will become clear over the coming months
Forty parents planning legal actions over alleged mistreatment, Department of Education records show
Competency is great and everything, but we’re not curing cancer: we’re trying to model decency and help young people develop into worthwhile adults
Fierce competition for places at top secondary schools drives some parents to push their youngsters to succeed, believing they owe it to their children to give them the best start in life
Board says the change to planned move in 2026 is due to staff concerns
Mounting concern over role of social media algorithms in pushing inappropriate content to young people
Many pupils taking part in summer programme will have access to ‘nutritious’ lunches
Students call on Minister for Education Helen McEntee to provide a timeline for promised Gaelcholáiste
€9m smartphone pouches at second level sparked criticism from Opposition parties who labelled it wasteful and unnecessary
Many poorer schools saddled with sub-standard classroom facilities, research finds
Most of the Irish debate concerns potential for cheating in the assessment components of new senior cycle. Why are widespread calls for a delay being ignored?
Critics say there is an urgent need to overhaul how we teach Irish following a century of failure
We need to ensure language lessons are active, engaging and fun instead of pure drudgery
The Nordic country is helping students learn about spotting false information. Is there space in the Irish curriculum to do the same?
Watch out for a piece of correspondence which lands in May. It is crucial to a successful application
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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