Move follows criticism from students and teachers over ‘harsh’ scoring system

Almost 60 per cent of educators experienced physical aggression, with rates highest in special schools

Helen McEntee faces a daunting challenge convincing delegates the Government can tackle urgent issues facing schools

The housing crisis is resulting in acute teacher shortages, say teachers’ unions, whose annual conferences get under way this week. Is there any solution in sight?

Helen McEntee says move will give certainty to new entrants when applying for mortgages

Students will be competing for college places against applicants with bumper grades from previous years

Second-level students eclipse thousands of global competitors with space-settlement plans

DCU research comes as schools grapple with staff shortages

Biggest reforms in half century will see a minimum of 40% awarded for coursework

Coláiste Chiaráin in Leixlip, Co Kildare sent highest proportion of students to third level last year

Changes in the ‘best interests’ of thousands of students, says Minister for Education Helen McEntee

Less than half of estimated eligible learners have applied for €500 grant for college fees

Campaigners say new rules fail to protect vulnerable children

Teachers fear rise of tools such as ChatGPT pose threat to the integrity of coursework

Recent controversies at University of Limerick posed ‘significant risk to the university’s future success and reputation’, internal report says