The Irish Times

Young people should not be stigmatised for travelling abroad – students’ union

EU digital Covid certificate scheme allows for free travel within the European Union from July 19th

Fri Jun 18 2021 - 20:35

Twelve big ideas for the future of education

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

Tue Jun 01 2021 - 00:00

Covid-19: Transmission rates in schools remain low despite outbreaks doubling in one week

1.7% of close contacts in schools test positive, latest weekly HSE figures show

Wed May 12 2021 - 15:31

Leaving Cert students ‘terrified’ about contracting Covid in run-up to exams

Candidates and families urged to avoid situations which could expose them to risk

Sun May 09 2021 - 20:49

Teachers seek further talks following ‘serious concern’ over Leaving Cert plans

Students say decision brings ‘clarity, choice and compassion’ for class of 2021

Wed Feb 17 2021 - 22:34

Teachers’ unions oppose ‘hybrid’ Leaving Cert proposal

Number of options considered, including choice between exams and calculated grades

Tue Feb 02 2021 - 21:22

Further meetings next week to discuss future of Leaving Cert exams

Students’ group says candidates must have choice between exams and calculated grades

Fri Jan 29 2021 - 18:41

Students who sat postponed Leaving Cert to get results next Tuesday

Candidates who get improved results may be entitled to new CAO offers

Thu Jan 28 2021 - 13:42

Leaving Cert options announcement coming soon, says Taoiseach

Labour Party calls for ‘assessed grade’ model to be offered to all Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle students

Wed Jan 27 2021 - 16:20

Special schools may be permitted to reopen on a voluntary basis

Advocacy groups call for emergency supports for families affected by school closures

Fri Jan 22 2021 - 01:15

Most Leaving Cert students want choice between calculated grades or sitting exams

Some 20,000 responses to survey conducted by Irish Second Level Students’ Union

Wed Jan 20 2021 - 19:19

Plan for second set of Leaving Cert exams for Covid-affected students under consideration

Advisory group to discuss options for exams next week amid mounting calls for clarity

Sat Jan 16 2021 - 01:00

Next academic year will see 5,000 extra students at college compared to 2 years ago

Government backbenchers call on Minister for Education to give clarity on Leaving Cert

Thu Jan 14 2021 - 20:12

Leaving Cert students set to get extended deadlines to complete coursework

Students’ body says traditional State exams cannot go ahead due to school closures

Wed Jan 13 2021 - 13:18

Secondary students express ‘critical concerns’ over plans for reopening schools

Irish Second-Level Students’ Union says unanswered questions on issue must be answered

Fri Aug 21 2020 - 12:13

Next year’s Leaving Cert students ‘need latitude’ after school closures

Teacher unions say greater flexibility and ‘common sense approach’ needed

Wed Jul 01 2020 - 01:30