The Irish Times

Leaving Cert cannot go ahead as planned this year, students’ union says

Students have been ‘very vocal’ about disruption to education caused by Covid-19

Tue Jan 11 2022 - 08:57

‘No justification’ for hybrid Leving Cert exams this year, say teachers’ unions

TUI and ASTI say calls for choice between exams and predicted grades ‘unhelpful’

Mon Jan 10 2022 - 15:45

Leaving Cert needs ‘mammoth overhaul’ to reduce students’ anxiety, say principals

Call for alternative assessments and reformed entry routes into college

Wed Oct 20 2021 - 20:21

Crisis in recruitment and retention of school principals will only worsen

Responsible for everything from drains to contact tracing, why would anyone want to be a principal?

Sat Sept 11 2021 - 01:00

Senior cycle needs to move into 21st century, says Minister

Overemphasis on Leaving Cert written exam is bringing stress and challenges for students

Wed Apr 14 2021 - 20:29

Covid-19: Many secondary students may not return to school until April 12th

Unions expected to finalise return-to-school plan with Department officials on Monday

Sun Feb 21 2021 - 21:08

Here's a solution to remote learning if schools shut: the humble TV

Due to accessibility issues the optimal medium available to all is the television

Tue Oct 06 2020 - 00:00

Covid-19: More cash needed to reopen schools, say principals

Covid-19 Oireachtas committee told special schools face challenges restarting

Tue Jul 07 2020 - 02:44

Guarded welcome by unions and third-level institutions to new LC arrangements

Educational bodies say solution 'far from ideal' but at least gives certainty to students

Fri May 08 2020 - 20:52

Teachers’ union rases ‘serious concerns’ over delay in Leaving Cert

ASTI says it ‘will be seeking clarifications’ over rescheduling of exams

Sat Apr 11 2020 - 10:00

Warning over ‘emergency’ shortage of secondary school principals

Less than a third say they will remain in a school leadership role in five years’ time

Tue Mar 10 2020 - 06:00

McHugh softens stance on amount of time schools must study history

Minister for Education previously said history must be taught for same duration as English, maths and Irish

Fri Oct 18 2019 - 19:57

Making history mandatory will squeeze other subjects – principals

School leaders say Minister’s move will have an impact on junior cycle reform

Fri Oct 18 2019 - 01:27

‘Ever-expanding workload’ turning teachers off becoming principals

Schools struggling to attract applicants for vacant positions, representative group says

Thu Oct 17 2019 - 00:00

Over 120,000 students to sit Junior and Leaving Cert exams

Two additional days have been added to the timetable to minimise exam clashes

Tue Jun 04 2019 - 01:12

Rise in number of children doing paid work ‘very worrying’

Numbers up 20%, with almost 100 people under 18 earning €20,000 or more in 2017

Mon Jan 21 2019 - 00:27

Leaving Cert deemed by just 4% of pupils as fair test of knowledge

Vast majority of students want continuous assessment to ease summer exam pressure

Mon Jan 07 2019 - 01:00

What’s pushing teachers’ buttons?

Schools are finding it increasingly difficult to recruit teachers. We look at the challenges facing the profession

Tue Dec 04 2018 - 00:00

Nearly half of students favour school smartphone ban

Nine in 10 are concerned about their online security following Facebook scandal

Mon May 14 2018 - 00:01

Call for smartphone use to be banned for primary students

Concern over safety sparks age restriction request for primary school smartphone use

Tue Jan 30 2018 - 01:00

Shortage of science and maths teachers threatens Stem strategy

Lack of supply will impact on Government plans to boost uptake of Stem subjects

Mon Nov 27 2017 - 01:00

HSE suggests parents organise alcohol-free celebrations

Parents urged to run Junior Cert events to keep students safe from alcohol harm

Wed Sept 13 2017 - 06:00

Teacher unions’ stand-off is damaging the education system

Differences between the ASTI and TUI are having catastrophic consequences

Tue May 09 2017 - 01:00

Strong demand for greater professional supports in schools

One in five students experience cyberbullying while 40 per cent are aware of mental health issues among fellow students

Mon Sept 12 2016 - 00:01

The Leaving Cert is getting better... slowly

New grading will help to reduce rote learning motivated by desire to maximise CAO points

Fri Jun 03 2016 - 01:00

Ask the expert: Should I allow my 11-year-old have a smartphone?

If you have a parenting query, send your question to health@irishtimes.com

Sun Mar 06 2016 - 17:37

Teachers seek contract with development involved

Continuous training should be integral not added ‘chore’, says school principals’ body

Fri Oct 16 2015 - 01:00

College awareness week to target areas of low participation

Initiative aims to highlight options for school leavers in further and higher education

Wed Oct 07 2015 - 09:09

Students urged not to choose courses ‘solely on CAO points’

Bodies urge would-be undergraduates to seek advice from parents, teachers and counsellors

Mon Aug 17 2015 - 13:11

Leaving Cert: Increase in uptake of science, technology subjects welcomed

Students urged to keep ‘a sense of perspective’ and explore options outside of third level

Wed Aug 12 2015 - 07:41

Children’s online behaviour checked less frequently – survey

School principals’ group urges parents to remain vigilant about cyberbullying

Mon Mar 09 2015 - 01:00

Department shelves plan for teacher performance reviews

Ireland out of line in having ‘no procedure’ for assessing teachers’ competence, say officials

Sat Nov 22 2014 - 05:28

How good are our teachers?

Ireland has some great teachers. But is our teaching profession meeting the highest international standards? And can parents measure teaching quality at one school against that at another?

Sat Nov 22 2014 - 01:00

Head of Irish school principals group takes over European role

‘Quality school leadership is a prerequisite for good teaching’, says Minister

Thu Oct 30 2014 - 14:53