Teachers fear for standardsAlmost one-third of primary teachers believe that standards in English could fall because of the introduction of the revised …Sat Nov 18 2006 - 00:00
Special needs funding to rise 30%A 30 per cent increase in day-to- day funding for all special needs schools has been announced by Minister for Education Mary…Sat Nov 18 2006 - 00:00
Cork school struggles to pay its wayPrincipal's story: Mitchelstown CBS in Co Cork faces many of the problems which daily confront primary schools - overcrowded…Fri Nov 17 2006 - 00:00
Hanafin gets largest ever rise in day-to-day spending for schoolsEducation: Minister for Education Mary Hanafin has secured the largest ever increase in day-to-day education spending for schools…Fri Nov 17 2006 - 00:00
Hanafin defends €80m in State support for fee-paying schoolsMinister for Education Mary Hanafin has moved to defend the €80 million in State support for fee-paying schools.Wed Nov 15 2006 - 00:00
Fee-paying schools provide less special needs supportMany fee-paying schools are providing little support to special needs pupils, according to new Department of Education figures…Tue Nov 14 2006 - 00:00
Rabbitte urges doubling of primary school grantLabour leader Pat Rabbitte has demanded a doubling of the capitation grant for primary schools and an end to the dependence on…Mon Nov 13 2006 - 00:00
INTO calls for funding for essential primary costsMany primary schools will not be able to pay essential bills for heating, cleaning, water and other basics unless funding is …Tue Nov 07 2006 - 00:00
FG, Labour unveil plan to boost maths and sciencesA radical series of measures, costed at €200 million and designed to stimulate student interest in maths and science, has been…Fri Nov 03 2006 - 00:00
TUI puts ban on new special needs guidelinesThe Teachers' Union of Ireland (TUI) has advised members not to co-operate with new guidelines for special needs students at …Thu Nov 02 2006 - 00:00
UCD launches contest for landmark campus developmentUCD, the State's largest university, has launched a major international architecture competition for a landmark development at…Wed Nov 01 2006 - 00:00
Advisers urge reform of Irish at Leaving CertA radical reform of Leaving Cert Irish that would see the exam taken at four different levels - including a new exam in basic…Wed Nov 01 2006 - 00:00
Costello appointed by IUAAn assistant secretary at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment has been appointed chief executive officer of the…Sat Oct 28 2006 - 01:00
Hanafin opposes schools' Friday half-daysAs schools prepare for the mid-term break, Minister for Education Mary Hanafin has expressed concern about an increasing number…Fri Oct 27 2006 - 01:00
20% of computers in second-level schools are over six years oldAlmost one in five of computers in second-level schools are over six years old, according to a new national audit of information…Thu Oct 26 2006 - 01:00
Research fund of €42m allocated to 14 projectsIn a surprise development, about 50 per cent of all projects approved for a new €42 million research fund are led by institutes…Wed Oct 25 2006 - 01:00
Teachers' pay rise at risk as talks break down without agreementA 3 per cent pre-Christmas pay increase due to 50,000 teachers could be in jeopardy after talks between the Department of Education…Wed Oct 25 2006 - 01:00
Fears some schools not taking weaker and foreign pupilsMinister for Education Mary Hanafin has ordered an audit of school-enrolment policies amid increasing concern that some are …Sat Oct 14 2006 - 01:00
Hanafin backs investigation into UCC claimsMinister for Education Mary Hanafin has backed an independent investigation into alleged financial mismanagement and bullying…Sat Oct 14 2006 - 01:00
Radical Leaving Cert reform urgedHigh failure rates at third level have been blamed on an "academic snobbery" by a leading school principal.Fri Oct 13 2006 - 01:00
Under-investment in education acute, says INTOFuture economic and social prosperity is being put in jeopardy because of under-investment in key areas of education, the INTO…Fri Oct 13 2006 - 01:00
Doubts cast on Leaving Cert marking systemNew questions about the marking process in the Leaving Cert have been raised after a huge number of this year's students successfully…Thu Oct 12 2006 - 01:00
Trinity seeks 25% increase in postgraduatesThe number of postgraduate students at Trinity College Dublin is set to increase by 25 per cent as part of a €372 million strategic…Mon Oct 09 2006 - 01:00
Video games 'hinder maths ability'Pupils who spend considerable time playing video games tend to be weaker at maths, according to a new Department of Education…Thu Oct 05 2006 - 01:00
Former civil servant returns more than €29,000 holiday payEducation: A former senior official in the Department of Education has returned more than €29,000 after he received an overpayment…Thu Sept 28 2006 - 01:00
UCD row over honorary degrees for Ryder golfersUCD president Dr Hugh Brady is at the centre of renewed controversy after the university awarded honorary degrees to the Ryder…Wed Sept 27 2006 - 01:00
Leading the change: A controversial figureSince his appointment almost three years ago, Dr Hugh Brady has been rarely out of the headlinesTue Sept 26 2006 - 01:00
Running to stand still: controversial UCD boss aiming to go globalIt's been a long, hot summer for UCD president Hugh BradyTue Sept 26 2006 - 01:00
VEC tries to recoup money after overpaying 70 teachersSeventy part-time teachers have received overpayments of up to €12,000 each from the City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee…Thu Sept 21 2006 - 01:00
University presidents endorse deal on staff poachingThe seven university presidents have endorsed a new agreement on the poaching of staff, bringing an end to a bitter and potentially…Fri Sept 15 2006 - 01:00
Science, maths better, but French poorJunior Certificate results: High failure rates in ordinary level French and in a variety of technical subjects are the main …Wed Sept 13 2006 - 01:00
Hanafin counts on new maths courseThe Government will increase efforts to address the crisis in maths and science, Minister for Education Mary Hanafin signalled…Tue Sept 12 2006 - 01:00
Colleges struggle to fill places in scores of coursesCAO points for science technology and engineering courses have again dropped in the second round of CAO offers published this…Fri Sept 01 2006 - 01:00
Training days set to close schools throughout yearParents will have to plan for six in-service training days during the school year, in addition to regular school holidays.Wed Aug 30 2006 - 01:00
UCD president rejects anti-poaching protocolUniversity College Dublin (UCD) president Dr Hugh Brady says a draft agreement designed to prevent the poaching of staff among…Mon Aug 28 2006 - 01:00
Hanafin critical of staff poaching by UCDThe Taoiseach and the Minister for Education have intervened in a bitter dispute in which UCD president Dr Hugh Brady stands …Mon Aug 28 2006 - 01:00
Principal criticises 'inhuman' attitude of CAOA secondary school principal in Co Cork has criticised the "entirely inhuman" way in which the Central Applications Office (CAO…Wed Aug 23 2006 - 01:00
Number of unfilled college places to hit new heightsThe number of unfilled places in third-level colleges is expected to reach record levels over the coming weeks after the first…Tue Aug 22 2006 - 01:00
'Points race' may be over as CAO requirements tumbleCAO points requirements for a broad range of courses at third level have dropped significantly this year, in a move which could…Mon Aug 21 2006 - 01:00
Hanafin urges students to consider hi-tech coursesThe Minister for Education, Mary Hanafin has advised Leaving Cert students "to think carefully about choosing courses in the …Wed Aug 16 2006 - 01:00
Schools get more scope to enforce disciplineThe Cabinet has approved plans that should make it easier for schools to expel and suspend disruptive pupilsThu Aug 10 2006 - 01:00
180 undergraduate medical places to be created by 2009A major expansion in the number of places available in medical education is set to be announced by Minister for Education Mary…Tue Aug 08 2006 - 01:00
School must advertise again for principalA Dublin school must readvertise the post of principal after the High Court ruled that the board of management did not comply…Fri Aug 04 2006 - 01:00
Hanafin opposes random drug testingMinister for Education Mary Hanafin has voiced her opposition to random drug testing of second-level pupils.Thu Aug 03 2006 - 01:00
Record numbers of pupils taking grinds - surveyRecord numbers of second-level students are taking grinds at a cost of up to €50 per hour, according to a major new survey.Tue Aug 01 2006 - 01:00
Department publishes school inspectionsIn a significant move, the Department of Education today begins publication of school inspection reportsThu Jun 22 2006 - 01:00
200,000 sign petition for smaller classesMore than 200,000 parents have signed an INTO petition demanding smaller classes for their primary school children, the union…Thu Jun 22 2006 - 01:00
Ibec backs bonus points for maths and scienceLeaving Certificate Maths: higher level The employers' group Ibec has backed the call for bonus CAO points for students taking…Tue Jun 13 2006 - 01:00
Leaving Cert honours maths paper 'disgraceful'The State Examinations Commission is under pressure to explain the content of yesterday's Leaving Cert higher level maths paper…Tue Jun 13 2006 - 01:00
