Taking the church out of Irish primary schools
The Catholic Church is patron of almost 90% of primary schools. Can a new reconfiguration plan deliver more choice for parents?
The Catholic Church is patron of almost 90% of primary schools. Can a new reconfiguration plan deliver more choice for parents?
Sudden lockdown shone a light on a creaking education system, we can use what we have learned to make it better
The Government has pledged to establish a citizens’ assembly to reform the education system – but what issues should we address? We asked a dozen public figures in the arts, media, business and education for their views
Education is our greatest asset, yet we produce it in an utterly haphazard way
Breda O'Brien: Education will only become an election issue if voters choose to make it one
Institute of Education says it is offering a more ‘academic’ fourth year due to demand
Survey of 700 science teachers says lack of clarity is leading to anxiety and frustration
Policy initiative paved way for decades of prosperity despite resistance by mandarins
Is it right to award patronage for new schools on foot of local ‘beauty contests’?
Opening of Dalkey School Project in 1978 marked start of multi-denominational education
Principal’s resignation over admissions puts issue of faith and education in the spotlight
Opinion: We need more radical action instead of further discussion
Campaigners say special needs children concentrated in disadvantaged schools
Royal Irish Academy admits 28 new members
Drogheda school says most of 69 suspensions and expulsions relate to violent behaviour
From ancient pagan carvings to Michelangelo’s masterpieces, the stories that art has left as a legacy can bring greater understanding of different belief systems
Pupils banned from class on over 13,000 occasions with 145 expulsions, committee hears
The Irish media’s blanket coverage of the leaving cert is not replicated elsewhere
Many parents say they find it difficult to exert their right to opt their children out of religion classes
The 1960s ushered in an ambitious and strategic education policy approach
We ask influential figures in Irish education on what needs to come next
Despite retiring from UCC a decade ago, Áine Hyland is heavily involved in education activites on a daily basis
Outgoing Government scores C on keeping its promises to children, charity report says
Ireland ‘utterly unlike’ other countries in its use of schools for faith formation
State Examinations Commission did not implement 2008 report’s recommendations
Siptu repeats call for independent equality audit and criticises lack of consultation
Early findings of a national survey on diversity in initial teacher education raise concerns over a possible impact on the socioeconomic make-up of future staffs
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices