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Second Level
News and advice on the second-level education system.
More than 80 per cent of principals say necessary supports to navigate procurement process not in place
Planning failures and a chaotic school admissions process cause sleepless nights for too many families
The best approach is to immerse yourself in the language and understand how marks are awarded
The craic may have been good for best part of two years, but there is now a realisation that a high price is to be paid for taking such a route
Programme on activating compassion is supported by Cillian Murphy and is found to boost levels of concern and understanding of others
Figures come amid controversy over reforms to how resources will be provided to thousands of students with disabilities
Parents of Junior Cycle students can expect to save up to €309 a year
Minister will bring memo to Cabinet seeking approval to give free books to junior cycle students in non fee-paying schools
Reform of Leaving Cert science subjects risks giving ‘unfair advantage’ to pupils in private schools
University lecturers say access to laboratory equipment and technicians is better in fee-charging sector
New rules will oblige principals to record all cases of bullying behaviour, but some parents feel the measures will make little difference
The Secret Teacher: Parents need to trust that teachers will do right by their children. It is a big ask, but a necessary one
Ask the Expert: She is a bright girl but she gets so stressed about study
Once seen as the future of self-directed learning, secondary schools are increasingly moving to restrict or ban phones
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