School attendance among pupils drops significantly since Covid-19 pandemic
About 42% of primary pupils in disadvantaged areas are missing more than 20 days of school, an increase linked to the Covid-19 pandemic
Technological university graduates more likely to be employed after leaving college
Within nine months of graduating 80% of graduates employed, with most earning up to €40,000 a year
Israel embassy closure will not deter Ireland from pursuing ICJ case over Gaza
Members of the Jewish and Israeli communities in Ireland describe closure as ‘tragic’ and ‘distressing’
Young Irish are most likely in the European Union to struggle with foreign languages
Drop-off in numbers sitting French and German for Leaving Cert sparks concern
Concerns mount over ‘gaps’ in new rules for use of restraint against children in schools
Ombudsman for Children ‘deeply concerned’ about lack of independent monitoring and inspection of practice in new guidance
‘No findings of misconduct’: Prof Philip Nolan settles action against Science Foundation Ireland
Organisation says it regrets the ‘unauthorised and harmful publication (from unknown sources) of incomplete internal reports’
Use of seclusion banned in schools for pupils with challenging behaviour
Physical restraint only be permitted in ‘crisis’ situations where there is risk to students and staff
Leaving Cert oral exams to be held during Easter holidays over next three years despite opposition
State Examinations Commission advised Minister for Education Norma Foley Easter is least disruptive period for students
One in four adults in Ireland struggle with everyday maths such as calculating percentages
Finding comes as former taoiseach Leo Varadkar says many in politics and media do not understand numbers
Feeder Schools: Record numbers of students from disadvantaged areas progress to third level
Class gap persists with greater numbers from affluent areas attending college
Drop in proportion of student grant holders at third level as enrolments climb
Recent increases in grant eligibility to result in higher numbers qualifying for financial assistance
Boys will be boys: why gender attitudes of today’s schoolchildren are remarkably traditional
Pupils associate being a ‘good’ girl with niceness and politeness, while ‘good’ boys are strong and excel at football
Children who attend mixed schools have more friends, study finds
Research highlights influence of gender on pupils’ aspirations and sense of belonging at school
Greater emphasis on Irish words in updated curriculum for babies and toddlers
Early years educators and parents encouraged to boost children’s confidence in national language
Leaving Cert students cleared to use AI in research projects
Leaving Cert candidates must reference any use of AI tools or risk forfeiting their marks