Continuous presence in Dáil and ability to reach highest levels of power counter Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary’s claim he could not rely on them to ‘get things done’
Principals say some schools are being forced to drop subjects due to shortages
National Association of Principals and Deputies survey finds 64% of school leaders report stress or burnout due to administrative overload.
Schools report difficulties hiring teachers in key subjects such as Irish, maths, home economics, woodwork and metal work
Easing restrictions and other reforms are essential at a time when demand for teachers is outstripping supply
Nobody thrives under a stressed principal – that is not even up for discussion
Norma Foley says pension rules could be changed to make it more financially attractive for retirees
Staff shortages are ‘worst I’ve ever seen’, says head of school principals’ representative group
Principals say there is broad consensus in schools for Leaving Cert reform
Public health experts advise easing of Covid rules as teachers’ unions urge caution
Teachers’ union says infection prevention measures should stay in place until Easter
High-points students may lose out on chosen courses, say higher education sources
Move to teacher-assessed marks linked to dramatic increase in grade inflation
Students' group says State exams cannot go ahead as plans due to Covid disruption
A return to last year’s ‘hybrid’ Leaving may prove impossible, but there is an alternative
Covid-driven teacher shortage prompts steps including possible return of retired staff
School boards draw up contingency plans for remote teaching due to shortages
School managers say there is a ‘compelling’ case for reform of our ‘dated’ senior cycle
All schools across the State are being supplied with carbon-dioxide monitors
Hope for tours, sports matches and indoor activities to resume in months ahead
Inside Politics: Opposition will see phasing out of supports as opportunity to attack
One million students and staff return to classrooms as schools fully reopen
New system permits opt-outs in ‘exceptional circumstances’ only
Remote learning to take place until February 1st after unions and principals voiced opposition
School marks released by Department of Education of which 20 per cent were changed
Despite everyone’s best efforts, it is very likely the virus will transmit from the community to our school populations
Teachers union seeks Government pledge for extra funding if €375m package not enough
Government planning for schools to reopen fully in September but teachers warn this may not be possible
Trips to Portugal or Spain risk spreading virus in schools, principals’ group warns
Concern over difficulties getting grades for students taking subjects outside school
School managers urge candidates to take complete break from study over Easter
Government should be ‘clear and honest’ with pupils over status of Junior and Leaving Cert exams
Support groups had opposed move over fears it would dilute support for vulnerable pupils
Quarter of institute of technology students now come from further education sector
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