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Education News in Ireland : Monthly Archive

May 2013

School subject choices 'may be reduced through new teacher rules' 22 May
Suicide levels among young Irish people 'is worrying' 21 May
Prize bull 'helps save Irish school' 20 May
Dept of Education criticised for approach to children with Down Syndrome 17 May
Ruairi Quinn lends support to school cost reduction campaign 16 May
Search for a Dry bed campaign launches new research 15 May
Teacher unions 'asked to hold separate talks' 15 May
Science not compulsory 'due to lack of labs' 14 May
Teacher pay issue 'to be settled in a month or two' 13 May
Effects of the economic downturn on children to be studied 10 May
Child benefit proposals 'causing upset' 9 May
Lower reading and maths test scores for children in disadvantaged schools 8 May
Thousands of school children 'failing to reach fifth year' 7 May
School uniform costs 'can be brought down' 3 May
Cutbacks 'are impacting on students' 2 May
Primary school enrolment numbers 'set to climb' 1 May
Primary school enrolment numbers 'set to climb' 1 May

April 2013

Bursary awarded to students for Irish language game 30 April
Lack of jobs 'creating primary school teacher surplus' 29 April
Forum makes post-primary schooling recommendations 26 April
Principals propose school entry shakeup 25 April
First phase of new afterschool childcare scheme launched 24 April
Minister invites applications for patronage of four new primary schools 23 April
Irish pupils take part in special Nasa broadcast 23 April
Church of Ireland voices school policy concerns 22 April
County Limerick schools getting active 22 April
School extension to accommodate greater numbers 19 April
Teenage girl 'not entitled to injunction for school place' 18 April
ASTI rejects Croke Park II deal 17 April
Debate over pace of school handovers to patrons 16 April
'Marked increase' in Junior Cert higher-level maths candidates 15 April
Waterford Schoolboy enjoys gaming success 12 April
Government confirms First Communion grant cancellation 11 April
Ireland 'among the best countries to be a child' 10 April
School pays out after blackboard duster incident 9 April
Creches 'are struggling to provide care for children with special needs' 8 April
Recession 'has had a big impact on pupils' 5 April
IMPACT urges education staff to accept new Croke Park deal 4 April
Parents 'could face school places lottery' following admissions changes 3 April
Schools losing teachers, dropping subjects, despite increased student numbers 3 April
23 Towns to see change in Patronage of Primary Schools 2 April
Rockwell College 'may be hit with student charges penalties' 2 April

March 2013

Leaving Certificate pressure 'to be reduced' 28 March
Ready, Steady, sow and grow 28 March
Monaghan 'is cheapest for childcare costs' 27 March
Croke Park changes 'could lead to school activities reduction' 26 March
Blackrock College 'received highest AIF grant in 2011' 25 March
Annual reviews to be introduced for teachers? 22 March
Facebook cyberbullying to be brought before an Oireachtas committee 21 March
Proposed cuts face opposition from school managers 20 March
Parents 'are worried about online bullying' 19 March
Figures reveal school prefab rental costs 19 March
Green light given to Educate Together school 15 March
Cyberbullying problem 'exacerbated by tablet use in schools' 14 March
Cyberbullying leads to 28 school suspensions 12 March
Time spent on preparation for sacraments 'increasing in schools' 11 March
Gay teachers 'to receive greater protection' 8 March
Hurling star speaks out against homophobic bullying 7 March
Leinster schools to benefit from faster broadband 6 March
Disposable income of private schools revealed 5 March
FREE eye exam for Kids aged 12 to 16 during March 4 March
Schools call for dedicated Facebook cyberbullying staff 4 March
Special needs pupils 'losing out' due to teaching cap 1 March

Feb 2013

Newspaper prize for Dublin student 28 Feb
'Worst case of truancy' leads to fine for Dublin mother 27 Feb
New teacher pay change 'will restore losses' 26 Feb
Irish teens 'continue to receive lots of pocket money' 25 Feb
Teachers to lose supervision and substitution pay? 22 Feb
Kilkenny College to stop charging tuition fees 21 Feb
Court convictions secured for poor school attendances 20 Feb
Concerns raised over Irish level increase proposals for teachers 19 Feb
UK job offers increase for Irish teachers 18 Feb
Graduate teachers 'having difficulty finding work' 15 Feb
Enrolment of extra infant class without approval leads to board sacking 14 Feb
Bull auction to keep Galway school from closure 13 Feb
Pre-school initiative 'leads to educational achievement rise' 12 Feb
Primary school children 'to learn the importance of healthy eating' 11 Feb
Legal obligations raised to Dublin primary school transformation 8 Feb
Primary school children banned from using certain words 7 Feb
Get involved in the Freddy Fyffes Primary School Competition 6 Feb
Obese children 'experiencing severe bullying' 6 Feb
Pupils 'may not receive enough PE hours' 5 Feb
Parents 'unaware of online bullying' 4 Feb
Minister Sherlock Calls on Irish Primary Schools to ‘Spring’ into Greenwave 2013 4 Feb
Fianna Fail TD criticises govt for school counselling cuts 1 Feb

Jan 2013

Emergency food aid for school children 'is required' 31 Jan
Guidelines on promoting positive mental health and suicide prevention in post-primary schools published 31 Jan
New Action Plan on Bullying Launched 30 Jan
Training for parents to spot cyberbullying? 30 Jan
Education 'is the most important aspect of people's lives' 29 Jan
Reform initiatives 'are undermining the quality of primary education' 28 Jan
Minister Quinn launches “Guidelines for Developing Textbook Rental Schemes in Schools” 28 Jan
Paper attendance records 'are wasting teachers' time' 25 Jan
Primary school teaching 'could be improved with technology' 24 Jan
Ethos of Catholic primary schools 'should be respected after patron handovers' 23 Jan
Concerns raised over lack of school places for children with autism 22 Jan
Schools to keep formal records of bullying 21 Jan
Mother jailed for keeping kids off school 18 Jan
A third of maths teachers fear they are under-qualified 17 Jan
HEA proposes plans to merge third-level colleges 16 Jan
Teachers' union makes Croke Park agreement warning 15 Jan
Primary school patronage survey launched 14 Jan
Irish students seek further success in Young Scientist competition 11 Jan
Boys school to admit girls for first time 10 Jan
Concerns that students are being 'taught to pass tests' 9 Jan
New school exercise initiative launched 8 Jan
Retired teachers given primary school jobs over graduates 7 Jan
Digital assessments to replace traditional Junior Cert exams 4 Jan
Two-thirds of 13-year-olds enjoy their education 3 Jan
Impact of potential tax on child benefit revealed 2 Jan

Dec 2012

Irish schools 'see less bullying than most countries' 28 Dec
Brendan Howlin warns he will sack bad teachers 27 Dec
Students may not receive maintenance grants before Christmas 21 Dec
Four out of five smartphone apps for kids 'could record data' 21 Dec
Government provides grant to prevent bullying in schools 20 Dec
Parents to be allowed further leave to care for young children 19 Dec
Ruairí Quinn calls for "inclusive debate" on education in Ireland 18 Dec
Suicide prevention guidelines to be issued to schools 17 Dec
Study finds 25% of children live in jobless homes 14 Dec
School patron handovers could begin in September 2014 13 Dec
Irish pupils score above average in literacy, maths and science 12 Dec
Education Minister announces 50 new school building projects 11 Dec
Irish parents 'highest spenders in Europe' on toys 10 Dec
Racism awareness initiative launched in schools 7 Dec
Primary pupils 'should be encouraged to study science' 6 Dec
Pensioners 'risking financial stability to support adult children' 5 Dec
Summary of Education Budgetary Measures 2013 5 Dec
Schools advised to ban student pictures 4 Dec
Cyber bullying affects 17 per cent of children 3 Dec

Nov 2012

Growing Up in Ireland study provides insight into teen life 30 Nov
Ireland ranks 11th in global school performance report 29 Nov
Survey-says-half-of-primary-schools-in-deficit 28 Nov
Younger people 'better educated than older counterparts' 27 Nov
High blood pressure experienced by 1 in 10 children 26 Nov
Students-Film-Reports-on-Issues-That-Matter-to-Them 26 Nov
Primary school to reopen following building dispute 23 Nov
Major developments signalled in Irish curriculum by Sean Ó Foghlú 23 Nov
How many students from your school have gone to College? 22 Nov
Advice events planned for disabled students 22 Nov
Families and students to experience payment delays this Christmas 21 Nov
Poor baby nutrition leading to adult illnesses, report finds 20 Nov
Cuts to hours forcing post-primary teachers into income poverty 19 Nov
New School Self-Evaluation Guidelines launched by Minister Quinn 19 Nov
Additional funding announced for Teaching and SNAs posts to support special needs children 16 Nov
Imaginosity recognised as Discover Science Centre 16 Nov
Speech and Language Therapy Service recommended for disadvantaged areas 15 Nov
Two-tier teacher pay rates 'may lead to resentment' 15 Nov
Patronage surveys receive low turnout 14 Nov
Maternal smoking leads to child behavioral problems, report finds 13 Nov
Parents urged to get childrens eyes tested during Bright Eyes week 12 Nov
Construction to commence on 8 new schools under PPP model 12 Nov
Quinn 'disappointed' by third-level grant delay 9 Nov
Minister Fitzgerald launches report on consultation with children and young people 8 Nov
More students than ever completing Leaving Cert 8 Nov
After-school scheme boosts literacy skills, study finds 7 Nov
TG4 launches new Irish language Apps for Pre-Schoolers 6 Nov
Greater parental involvement 'needed to tackle bullying' 5 Nov
Study finds 5-year-olds worry about being fat 2 Nov

Oct 2012

Quinn calls for crackdown on pupil absence 30 Oct
Schools 'must increase their efforts to tackle bullying' 26 Oct
Almost a third of teens sleep with mobiles under their pillows 25 Oct
Science Week 2012 launched by Minister Sherlock 25 Oct
Teachers to protest outside Dail today 24 Oct
Primary schools 'remain chiefly denominational' 24 Oct
Second-level schools to produce self-evaluation reports 23 Oct
School patronage survey launched 22 Oct
Secondary-school-students-records-at-risk-on-line 21 Oct
School children urged to invite relatives to Ireland 19 Oct
More sleep leads to better school behaviour, study finds 18 Oct
Software brings Facebook use and maths learning together 16 Oct
Teachers say pupils coming to school hungry 16 Oct
ASTI criticises proposal for teaching allowance cuts 15 Oct
Schoolgirl fight footage sparks outrage 12 Oct
Parenting more important than schools to academic achievement 12 Oct
Ireland's mothers 'must urge children to study IT' 11 Oct
Children's Ombudsman sees rise in education complaints 10 Oct
Proposed cuts to fee-paying school subsidy sparks debate 9 Oct
Almost half of young people have suicidal thoughts, study finds 8 Oct
Mixed response to the Minister's announcement of Junior Certificate overhaul 5 Oct
Quinn to announce proposals for Junior Cert overhaul 4 Oct
Govt. stands firm on child benefit cuts 3 Oct
Parents warned about online bullying 2 Oct
Major changes announced for First Communion 1 Oct

Sep 2012

New teachers overpaid by 350 euros in 2011 28 Sep
Irish Primary Schools Figure Out Science and Maths! 27 Sep
Obese children 'risk stroke and heart disease as young adults' 27 Sep
Quinn steadfast on student means test reforms 26 Sep
25th MS READaTHON launches to schools around Ireland 25 Sep
Garden trampolines 'highly dangerous for children' 25 Sep
Professional maths diploma launched 24 Sep
Two Schools Benefit from Property Collapse 21 Sep
Parents to vote on removing schools from Catholic control 21 Sep
Third-level contribution fees to rise by 250 euros 20 Sep
New teacher allowance cuts to remain 19 Sep
Extra 3,000 teachers needed to meet class size demand 18 Sep
Taoiseach 'calls for extension to teacher's working hours' 17 Sep
New 3-year social innovation programme launched 14 Sep
ETBs 'could help schools reduce running costs' 13 Sep
Good Practice Guide for School Breakfast Clubs launched 13 Sep
Junior Cert results announced today 12 Sep
Are Schools letting down our young children? 12 Sep
Minimum entry requirements increased by UCC 11 Sep
Enrolments fall at private schools due to economic pressures 10 Sep
Kids too embarrassed to read, study finds 7 Sep
New report highlights EU school calendar differences 6 Sep
Cuts to new teachers' qualification allowances proposed 5 Sep
Kids 'should be checked for head lice once a week' 4 Sep
Shine Ireland criticises autism home tuition funding cuts 3 Sep

Aug 2012

Digital learning embraced by over 60 schools 31 Aug
Primary school enrolments at 20-year high 30 Aug
77.8% Reduction in Child Fatalities Between 1997 and 2010 29 Aug
Kildare school opts for iPads over books 29 Aug
Mouth guards 'should be worn to protect against school sport injuries' 28 Aug
Plan ahead to reduce school costs by buying secondhand 27 Aug
Walking to school 'offers mental and physical benefits' 24 Aug
First Aid Training recommended for Babysitters 23 Aug
Older mothers have healthier children, research finds 22 Aug
45% of parents have made no provision to fund their children’s education 21 Aug
Proposals put forward to reform university points system 21 Aug
Dublin’s first iPad Montessori class 21 Aug
Over 50 per cent of higher degree courses increase in points 20 Aug
New proposals for student grant system 17 Aug
Review to take place of bonus points system 16 Aug
Students receive Leaving Certificate results 15 Aug
CAO points levels rise 14 Aug
Appeal for shops and pubs to clamp down on underage alcohol sales 13 Aug
VAT rate preventing parents from saving on ebooks 10 Aug
Increase in student number projections 9 Aug
Project Maths 'will not boost exam results' 9 Aug
HEAnet confirms 202 schools to receive 100Mbit/s broadband 8 Aug
Childcare costs more expensive than mortgages, study finds 7 Aug
Parents' activity levels influence kids, study finds 3 Aug
Study finds voluntary school contributions up 50 per cent 2 Aug
Parents going without food to afford back to school costs 1 Aug

July 2012

Toy Story 'number one film all children should see' 30 July
Study shows obesity in kids 'must be tackled' 27 July
Study shows obesity in kids 'must be tackled' 27 July
Quinn supports review of costly uniform practices 26 July
Minister Quinn announces patronage of 14 new Post-Primary schools 25 July
Playground smoking ban approved 24 July
Bishop warns against rushing Catholic school secularisation 23 July
Film sex scenes 'influence teenage behaviour' 20 July
Education Minister welcomes school investment funding 19 July
Facebook 'creating gambling problems among kids' 18 July
Pre-school TV viewing linked to overweight children 17 July
New school to open in September 16 July
Tablets help promote reading, parents claim 13 July
Summer Reading Programme launched 12 July
Harmful online content viewed by 1 in 4 children 11 July
New student loan scheme announced by TCD 10 July
EIB announces €100m investment in schools 9 July
Drivers 'should be punished for car seat errors' 6 July
Math high achiever numbers lagging behind other nations 5 July
HPSC calls for vaccinations before summer camps 4 July
Proposal launched to make cycle helmets compulsory 3 July
TD donates wages to help fund rural school 2 July

June 2012

Retail guidelines launched on kids clothing 29 June
Pre-teens using fake ages to access social networking sites 28 June
Second level schools to receive 'education passports' 27 June
The Home Straight 27 June
Teachers to have a say on Children First Bill 26 June
Digital programme helps boost school performance 25 June
Parents want more time to read to kids 22 June
Second Time Around 21 June
A quarter of pre-school children found to be overweight 21 June
Minister Quinns response to the report of the Advisory Group to the Forum on Patronage and Pluralism 20 June
New Code of Professional Conduct for Teachers 20 June
Internet blamed for falling reading rates among children 20 June
Coca Cola Reminds Irish non-profit organisations to avail of €125K fund 19 June
Drink and drug abuse 'can affect teen brain development' 19 June
Study finds BMI tests for children may be inaccurate 18 June
Sinn Fein demands inquiry into higher-level Leaving Cert maths paper 15 June
Cuts to special needs teaching time criticised 14 June
Corrective works required after pyrite found at 3 schools 13 June
On Your Bike! 13 June
New online student grant system launched 12 June
Backup papers ensure exam goes ahead as scheduled 11 June
Dublin 8 schools report 25 per cent reduction in absenteeism 8 June
My News 7 June
Students in 'crisis' could have exams delayed 7 June
Students achieving higher exam grades than ever before, study finds 6 June
Don't Forget Dad 6 June
Is there an app for that? 1 June
Teen binge drinking rates fall, research finds 1 June

May 2012

Research planned to assess benefits of free preschool places 31 May
Peer pressure helps encourage kids to exercise, study finds 29 May
Education Minister announces book grants protected 28 May
Next year's school books now available as e-books 25 May
Rehiring of retired primary school teachers to be examined 24 May
Excessive use of technology 'damaging for mental development' 23 May
National CareerSkills awards ceremony 22 May
Rainy Days - Go Away! 22 May
Cheese adverts 'important' as children need calcium 22 May
Academic claims bright kids should start school aged 6 21 May
Half of all parents have raised concerns about bullying, study finds 18 May
School expels 4 pupils for 'disparaging Facebook comments' 17 May
DES issues Circular on implementation of new Literacy & Numeracy Strategy 16 May
Measles outbreak sparks vaccination warning 16 May
Anti-bullying week initiative planned for Limerick schools 15 May
Disability funding cuts 'will leave school leavers stranded' 14 May
Sex education improving, study finds 11 May
Schools to hold 1 minute silence in memory of the Great Famine 10 May
Vetting of over 42,000 teachers expected to be delayed 9 May
Preparing for school – whose job is it anyway? 9 May
PE lessons putting girls off exercise for life, research reveals 8 May
Inspections highlight failing schools 4 May
New Chinese module launched in secondary schools 3 May
Breast feeding 'helps fight obesity in children' 2 May
Are we nearly there yet? 2 May
Schools urged to join global anti-bullying event 1 May

April 2012

Very Special Books 30 April
Church-run schools favoured by less than a third of parents 30 April
Many Irish children 'hit by deprivation' 27 April
Children 'should avoid excessive use of mobile phones' 26 April
School eBooks launch 'heralds digital learning' 25 April
Study finds 25 per cent of teens bullied 24 April
Quinn announces funding of €14m allowing almost 80 schools to replace prefabs with permanent classrooms 24 April
Sleep – who needs it? 24 April
RSA ‘Check it Fits’ Roadshow Coming Up - Free Demos for parents 24 April
Govt looking to use schools for cheap childcare 23 April
Paralympic Ireland launches campaign to educate kids 20 April
Former athletes to discuss tackling childhood obesity 19 April
Financial pressures fail to reduce Communion spending 18 April
Survey reveals 1 in 5 kids go to school hungry 17 April
Report of the Advisory Group to the Forum on Patronage and Pluralism in the Primary Sector 16 April
Minister announces Anti-Bullying forum 16 April
Kids to be weighed on first day of primary school 16 April
Fee-paying students lead the way in reading skills 13 April
Cuts to guidance support 'will lead to more school dropouts' 12 April
Study finds 1 in 5 secondary school kids hear voices 12 April
Teachers union slams Quinn's claims austerity gravity overlooked 11 April
Big Mother 11 April
School performance 'not linked to size' 10 April
Quinn raises concerns over religious education 5 April
Up to 64% of second-level schools may drop Leaving Cert subjects in 2012  4 April
Pupils 'perform better if pre-school learning is encouraged' 4 April
Exam fatigue blamed for poor test results 3 April
Consultation planned for cross-border education proposals 2 April

March 2012

Anti-bullying campaign 'needs to be stepped up' 30 March
Segregated religious lessons were proposed by State, report finds 29 March
No chocolate please, Mr Bunny 27 March
Violent video games 'can damage young minds' 27 March
Schools see rise in sleep deprived children 26 March
Music 'may help children understand maths' 23 March
Your views sought on new childrens protection legislation 22 March
Schools push for more pupils to avoid cuts 22 March
Teachers 'need to come from diverse backgrounds' 21 March
The unexpected outcome of Lent 20 March
School patronage report 'reveals strong differences' 20 March
Maths teacher upskilling course 'will be delayed' 19 March
Church of Ireland schools 'to be hit by budget' 16 March
No Irish universities make top 100 list 15 March
Heavy school bags 'cause irreversible back deformities' 13 March
Govt to create 80,000 new school places 12 March
Strict discipline 'can cause behavioural issues in kids' 9 March
Initiative tackles racism in the classroom 8 March
Junk Food - time to ditch the ads 7 March
ADHD diagnosis most likely in youngest classroom pupils 7 March
After-school activities to be cut by stretched parents 6 March
Patronage of new schools announced by Quinn 6 March
Study finds 45 per cent of kids cannot tie shoelaces 5 March
Secondary teaching cuts 'will cause long-term damage' 2 March
Quinn Announces €35m to replace school prefabs 1 March
Catholic pupils 'make up a quarter of Protestant school students' 1 March

Feb 2012

Books, Books, Books ! 29 Feb
Report finds just half of Travellers in secondary education 29 Feb
Disabled teens to see 5 per cent reduction in teaching support 28 Feb
Secondary schools move towards ebook learning 27 Feb
Quinn announces plans to reform teacher training 24 Feb
Quinn accused of 'robbing Peter to pay Paul' 23 Feb
Teaching philosophy to kids 'helps boost IQ levels' 21 Feb
DOE to retain 235 DEIS posts 21 Feb
Giving up? 21 Feb
Fianna Fail announces support for LGB teachers 20 Feb
ASTI responds to DES Circular letter on Staffing Arrangements 17 Feb
Report finds teaching salaries directly linked to pupil performance 17 Feb
First year pupils score in top 30% for European fitness 16 Feb
Report finds 1 in 7 school pupils skip lunch 15 Feb
3,000 people to march in school budget cut protest 14 Feb
Majority of Co Donegal protestant schools 'face closure' 13 Feb
Secondary school completion rates above average, report finds 10 Feb
EU teaching launched through Blue Star Programme 9 Feb
Teachers unions advise on allowance freezes 8 Feb
Safer Internet Day to educate youngsters 7 Feb
New study finds deaf children 'failed by schools' 6 Feb
From the classroom to the streets 6 Feb
Guidance counsellor cuts 'could lead to lawsuits' 3 Feb
Cuts announced for Communion and Confirmation ENPs 2 Feb
Unions criticise government suspension of teaching allowances 1 Feb
All second level schools to get high speed broadband 1 Feb

Jan 2012

And They Call It Puppy Love 31 Jan
Children to be taught about internet safety 31 Jan
Education Minister defends primary school policy 30 Jan
Irish Primary Schools urged to ‘Spring’ into Science 30 Jan
Study reveals impact of hobbies on learning 27 Jan
Three-fifths of schools 'worse off financially' 26 Jan
How much does the earth weigh? 24 Jan
Govt 'improving its record' on children's rights 24 Jan
Up to 1,600 teachers set for retirement from next month 23 Jan
Science and maths 'most feared questions' by parents 20 Jan
Study highlights variation in primary school experiences 19 Jan
Teachers 'cannot be exempted' from cuts 18 Jan
Thinking outside the lunchbox 18 Jan
Small schools could be forced to share resources 17 Jan
DEIS 'having positive effect' on disadvantaged schools 16 Jan
Quinn: Cuts to DEIS schools a mistake 13 Jan
Report calls for shakeup of education system 12 Jan
Sinn Fein calls on govt to reverse education cuts 11 Jan
New bill to ensure teachers are qualified 10 Jan
Back to life – back to reality 10 Jan
Irish colleges to see record number of applications 9 Jan
Changes to learning support 'will harm pupils' 6 Jan
UL marks 40th Anniversary with €2,000 Scholarships for 40 Incoming Students 6 Jan
Govt 'cannot force schools' to offer healthy food 5 Jan
Minister to audit private school spending 4 Jan
Guidance Counsellors meet to discuss budget cuts 4 Jan
Single-sex schools 'to be targeted' for cuts 3 Jan

Dec 2011

Students 'should be encouraged' towards science subjects 30 Dec
Record numbers apply for Back to School payments 29 Dec
Christmas Day Childline calls rise by 38% 28 Dec
Junior Cycle reforms 'should be put on hold' 23 Dec
Leaving Certificate set for reforms 22 Dec
Children's rights group welcomes referendum pledge 21 Dec
Modern Languages in Primary Schools Initiative 21 Dec
Minister announces new school building projects 20 Dec
Class sizes 'set to rise' in small schools 19 Dec
Cuts 'could squeeze small schools out of existence' 16 Dec
Quinn 'to press ahead' with teaching post cuts 15 Dec
The gift of giving 14 Dec
Report highlights "clear lessons" for education system 14 Dec
Disadvantaged schools 'to be hit hard' by Budget 13 Dec
Private schools 'suing parents' over non-payment of fees 12 Dec
Schools 'could be left without heating' due to budget cuts 9 Dec
Send the gift of Education this christmas with Irish Charity Camara 9 Dec
Modern Languages in Primary Schools Initiative Abolished 8 Dec
Many teachers set for early retirement 8 Dec
Budget cuts will 'negatively affect' quality of education 7 Dec
In search of Santa 6 Dec
Education Sector Cuts Announced 6 Dec
Pupil-teacher ratio increase plans postponed 5 Dec
Axing Guidance Counsellors Would Have Serious Consequences 2 Dec
'One in four' three-year-olds overweight 2 Dec
Education cuts 'could harm key subjects' 1 Dec

Nov 2011

Gifts for the teacher 30 Nov
Gifted youngsters 'need to be challenged' 29 Nov
Education cuts - Parents’ deepest fears 28 Nov
Schools 'still employing unqualified teachers' 28 Nov
Public opposed to education cutbacks, survey finds 25 Nov
League tables criticised by teaching union 24 Nov
Duvet Days for the kids? 22 Nov
Teachers told to refuse intern jobs 22 Nov
Private schools to face rise in pupil-teacher ratio 21 Nov
Could school religion rule be scrapped? 18 Nov
Public sector reform plans to merge VECs 17 Nov
"Whole school approach" needed to tackle bullying 16 Nov
Board Games - teaching us all a lesson 16 Nov
Schools benefiting from donations tax break 15 Nov
Verbal bullying affects 25% of children, research shows 14 Nov
IVEA Welcomes Provision for 100,000 Permanent School Places 10 Nov
School building to be prioritised under new capital spending plans 10 Nov
Childhood obesity presents 'a significant challenge' 10 Nov
Minister welcomes 14 new school builds 9 Nov
A simple thank you 8 Nov
Govt cuts 'could result in loss of 2,000 teaching posts' 8 Nov
Costs for school transport 'could double' 7 Nov
Quinn approves plans to scrap Junior Certificate 4 Nov
Minister unveils new devolved school building projects 3 Nov
Summer-born children 'often lower achievers' 2 Nov
Students union pressures govt on fees 1 Nov

Oct 2011

Bus operators to challenge school transport management 28 Oct
'Most SNAs' now in schools 27 Oct
The Trouble With Halloween 26 Oct
'Half of remote area grants' going to parents at exclusive girls school 26 Oct
Teachers 'will challenge' pay rules for new entrants 25 Oct
Retiring teachers 'to be allowed to remain in the classroom' 24 Oct
Less than one in ten students read newspapers, study claims 21 Oct
Cap on Junior Cert Exam subjects not for 2012 states Minister 21 Oct
Annual Christmas Shoebox Appeal by Charity Team Hope 20 Oct
Switching Off 20 Oct
Under-2s 'get no benefit' from educational TV 20 Oct
Kids encouraged to embrace 'the joy of maths' 19 Oct
Many children 'at risk of back pain from school bags' 18 Oct
Financial pressures lead to rise in calls to parenting line 17 Oct
Junior Certificate reforms 'must be carefully considered' 14 Oct
Secondary school inspections to start this month 13 Oct
Many young people 'at risk' though internet activities 12 Oct
Optometrists urge Children’s Eye Test during Bright Eyes week 12 Oct
Give me a break - from the ads 12 Oct
Minister Quinn meets with Educational Book Publishers to Reduce School Book Costs 11 Oct
School patronage 'not a priority' for parents 11 Oct
Autistic students still without school places 10 Oct
Irish universities drop in world rankings 7 Oct
Is social networking becoming too social? 5 Oct
Ireland 'needs clear strategy' for foreign language education 5 Oct
Many pupils 'would rather squint' than wear glasses 4 Oct
Children 'main cause of anger among motorists' 3 Oct

Sep 2011

Publication of updated Child Protection Procedures for schools 30 Sep
Teaching unions criticise changes to pensions 30 Sep
A third of maths teachers are under-qualified, survey finds 29 Sep
Free Family Fun National Trails Day Sun 2nd Ocober 29 Sep
Irish class sizes 'among largest in Europe' 28 Sep
Television advertising of unhealthy food to children – have your say! 27 Sep
Feeling Crafty 27 Sep
NCCA approves Junior Certificate replacement plans 26 Sep
Seat belts now the law on private buses for kids transport. 26 Sep
Points system 'harming education', says Minister 23 Sep
Technology 'set to replace' bulky textbooks 22 Sep
Culture Vultures 21 Sep
Exam focus 'leads to narrow Leaving Certificate courses' 21 Sep
Many parents 'keen to see return of the cane' 20 Sep
'One in ten teens' victims of cyber-bullying 19 Sep
Calls for Community National School in Kildare Town 19 Sep
Junior Certificate reforms 'must improve learning experience' 16 Sep
Junior Certificate students learn results 14 Sep
Many children 'missing out' on basic necessities 13 Sep
Junior Cert - Results and Repercussions 13 Sep
Extra training to be offered to under-qualified maths teachers 12 Sep
Many parents still waiting for back-to-school allowance 9 Sep
University lottery system 'may be a disincentive' 8 Sep
Proposals 'could spell changes for college admissions' 7 Sep
The Price of Education 7 Sep
NCC chairman calls for shorter school days 6 Sep
Ireland's newest gaelscoil 'offers great interaction for school kids' 5 Sep
New students 'to be hit by education cuts 2 Sep
Students receive second-round CAO offers 1 Sep

Aug 2011

The politics of making friends 31 Aug
Parents 'pressurised' into making contributions to schools 31 Aug
Minister hopes to reduce school book costs 30 Aug
Exams 'to account for 50% of Junior Certificate' 26 Aug
Is it really 'Back to School' time already? 25 Aug
Delays in Back to School payments criticised 25 Aug
Put road safety on ‘Back to School’ checklist 24 Aug
Govt 'may change criteria' for maths teachers 23 Aug
Irish parents look forward to getting their kids back to school 22 Aug
Science and computing courses among most popular college choices 22 Aug
New Navigation on Schooldays.ie 21 Aug
Teachers express concerns over education reforms 19 Aug
'Disappointing results' show need for Leaving Certificate reform 18 Aug
Thousands of students receive Leaving Certificate results 17 Aug
Many students 'picking wrong college courses' 16 Aug
The Waiting Game - Leaving Cert Results! 15 Aug
Leaving Certificate results 'lower than thought' 15 Aug
State schools 'outperform private education' 12 Aug
35 million euro Education Campus for Monaghan 12 Aug
'Thousands of families a day' seek assistance with back to school costs 11 Aug
Homework in the holidays? 10 Aug
Celebrities take part in anti-bullying campaign 9 Aug
Many parents struggling with back to school costs 8 Aug
Minister stresses commitment to broadband for schools 8 Aug
Changes to pupil-teacher ratios 'will damage key subjects' 5 Aug
Extra €4.6m to help families with uniforms and shoes 4 Aug
Class sizes set to grow due to cost-saving measures 4 Aug
Many parents struggling with back to school costs 3 Aug
14 Second level schools to open by 2014 3 Aug
New ASTI president seeks to tackle cutbacks 2 Aug
Textbook publishers offer to cut reprints 1 Aug

July 2011

Minister announces reforms to qualifications bodies 29 July
Leaving Certificate students to receive higher points for science? 28 July
The ‘Kids Menu’ love it or hate it? 28 July
Eight Weeks pleasure or pain? 27 July
Clonmel school wins admission appeal 26 July
Trio of new primary schools promised for Dublin 25 July
Child protection 'must be top priority' 22 July
Sibling rivalry 'good for kids' development' 21 July
Minister criticises lack of school broadband 20 July
The School Report - a lesson in itself 19 July
Students challenge changes to maintenance grants 19 July
Teachers' union welcomes new child protection initiative 18 July
Special needs cuts 'could be illegal' 15 July
Exam authority urged to improve quality of papers 14 July
Outside In 13 July
Students offer input on education reforms 13 July
Junior Certificate set for major reforms 12 July
Govt launches new literacy and numeracy campaign 11 July
Heritage sites to offer free entry 8 July
Minister wants extra pre-schooling for special needs children 7 July
Changes to pay system "demoralising" for new teachers 6 July
Back to School - already?! 5 July
Irish students 'excelling at maths and engineering' 5 July
Govt rejects 'unfair' education criticism 4 July
Teachers call for leniency when marking 'unfair' paper 1 July

June 2011

Higher level students urged to apply for grants 30 June
Irish students improve in digital literacy test 29 June
Thank-you-gifts 29 June
Transport cuts 'will go ahead' from next school year 28 June
40 new schools to be established 27 June
Thousands of students complete exams 27 June
Teachers' group calls for end to faith-based lessons 24 June
Education cuts criticised in Dail 23 June
Discussion on patronage of primary schools begins 22 June
"Ambitious process" announced to provide ICT skills through education 21 June
Holidays – with the kids, or without? 21 June
Minister commends the work of green schools 21 June
In, or out, this summer? 20 June
Irish students 'among the worst in Europe' for languages 17 June
More schools to face surprise inspections from September 16 June
Union welcomes move to prevent schools using unqualified teachers 15 June
Minister opposed to return of third-level fees 14 June
Higher maths paper "difficult", teachers say 13 June
Quinn launches Discussion Paper on School Enrolment Policies 13 June
'Balanced approach' vital to exam success 9 June
Minister focused on returning Ireland to top 10 in education table 8 June
Quinn to meet book publishers 8 June
Don’t call me 7 June
Fewer Leaving Certificate students to take higher maths exam 7 June
'Fewer students' heading to Gaeltacht for summer courses 6 June
Junior Certificate reforms 'to mean fewer exams' 3 June
Special needs support faces cuts 2 June
Back to School Allowance to benefit 160,000 families 1 June

May 2011

St Vincent de Paul petition to cut wasteful changing of schoolbooks 31 May
Educate Together recognised as second-level patron 31 May
It’s not the winning; it’s the taking part 31 May
Time management 'key to exam success' 27 May
Govt 'must protect human rights' in schools 25 May
HPV vaccination programme to be extended 24 May
Schools told to cut 250 English language posts 23 May
Schools 'should embrace interactive learning' 20 May
Pre-school 'vital' to future education achievement 19 May
Rules of the playground! 19 May
Teaching cap 'affecting special needs students' 18 May
Cutbacks threatening retention rate, union warns 17 May
Govt 'will review' funding for private schools 16 May
More students than ever sitting Leaving Certificate 13 May
New technology to see end of roll calls? 12 May
Stressed Out by Exam Pressure! 11 May
School exercise targets "unrealistic" 11 May
Secondary school exams "not fit for purpose" 10 May
Funding confirmed for school improvements 9 May
Advice given on how to cope with a violent teenager 6 May
Third-level principals asked to give opinions on education reforms 5 May
Summer Camps 4 May
Number of secondary school pupils in Galway to increase 4 May
Teachers avoid strikes on cutting special needs support in school 3 May

April 2011

Education system budget 'cannot be cut anymore' 28 April
No toys please – just shoes 28 April
Government urged not to make changes to education agreement 27 April
'Difficult decisions to be made' over Ireland's education system 26 April
Reforms 'needed to change transport system for school kids' 21 April
Leaving Certificate reforms 'are too old after six-year wait' 20 April
It’s not all about the chocolate 20 April
Teachers 'could work longer hours to avoid pay cuts' 19 April
Education Minister to meet Archbishop of Dublin to discuss school patronage 18 April
Ensuring protection for school kids 'is paramount' 15 April
Student grant system to be overhauled to create one central body 14 April
Open Evenings - A Great Idea 13 April
Teachers warned about prospect of pay cuts 13 April
School literacy project 'has good results' 12 April
Parents told how to motivate school kids into learning 11 April
ERP launches fun online recycling Teacher’s Kit 8 April
Concern raised over plans to add extra school days because of bad weather 8 April
Principals 'need support to handle bullying in school' 7 April
26 minutes of ‘me time’ 6 April
BT launches 2012 Exhibition with €2 million investment 6 April
Children's clubs 'good for encouraging kids' activities' 6 April
Parents given advice on looking out for depression 5 April
Religious sacraments 'not done on school time' 4 April
Consultation launched to raise standards of child protection 1 April

March 2011

Closing small schools 'would damage children's education' 31 March
ECCE scheme 'very important to develop kids' activities' 30 March
€41.2m for summer building works in 453 schools 30 March
Technology in the classroom 29 March
Review of primary school patronage to go ahead 28 March
Cap on special needs assistants 'is a problem for school kids' 25 March
A weighty issue 24 March
Travellers ask for cuts in education system to be postponed 24 March
Some parents concerned over future of small primary schools in Ireland 22 March
Dietician advice should be available for school kids, say some parents 21 March
Schools could split Irish education in two 18 March
Controls on third-level education receives opposition 16 March
Fifteen Minutes - I was shocked! 16 March
Parents told how to get teenagers motivated by school 15 March
Ireland's top secondary schools announced 14 March
Forum on school patronage in Ireland has been announced 14 March
Teachers in single-sex schools 'find it easier to plan lessons' 11 March
Parents advised to consider same-sex schooling 10 March
The Great Outdoors 10 March
School secretaries vote for industrial action after pay cuts 8 March
Five new primary schools to be established near Dublin by 2013 8 March
World Book Day 2011 'set to benefit secondary school children' 4 March
Teachers call on government to deal with school patronage 3 March
Going back to the classroom 3 March
Primary school children 'must not be rewarded with food' 2 March
INTO offers advice to teachers about the Croke Park Agreement 1 March

Feb 2011

Teachers urged to attend meeting about pension alterations 28 Feb
Kids' activities 'can help reduce temper tantrums' 25 Feb
Plans to make Irish optional for school kids opposed by majority 24 Feb
Braces 'work best for school kids' 23 Feb
Government announces plans for third-level college developments 22 Feb
World Book Day 22 Feb
Kellogg's Fun Raise 4 kids 2011 has started 21 Feb
DCU encourages kids' activities in computing with IT course 21 Feb
DES invites submissions for 'Small Primary Schools Value for Money Review' 18 Feb
Parents told toddlers can understand maths 18 Feb
Parents angry over fees for school kids taking oral Irish 17 Feb
Clever Food 16 Feb
Parenting advice given on introducing sleeping patterns 16 Feb
New IT education facility opened in Dundalk 15 Feb
Parents 'should emphasise importance of maths for school kids' 14 Feb
Tanaiste confirms footpath will be ready before school opens 11 Feb
Holocaust survivor brings history to life for school kids in Ireland 10 Feb
Is a vegetarian diet harmful for school kids? 9 Feb
Population growth in Ireland 'is having impact for school kids' 8 Feb
Mock exams – no laughing matter 8 Feb
Budget reductions 'could have consequences for Irish education system' 7 Feb
Get children in Ireland involved in kids activities 'to combat shyness' 4 Feb
Cuts in Irish education system 'need to be reversed' 3 Feb
Irish children of separated parents are spending time with dads, reports shows 2 Feb
Ten Irish parents jailed for not sending kids to school 1 Feb

Jan 2011

Advice given on how to control aggression between teenage children 31 Jan
Lions and tigers and – teachers – oh my! 31 Jan
Computer reuse project launched for school kids in Ireland 28 Jan
Irish government announces tax relief for student fees 27 Jan
The School Gate - which one are you? 26 Jan
Parents in Ireland told to develop kids' activities in sports and games 26 Jan
Parents warned of Facebook model scam 25 Jan
Tánaiste announces Department’s school building work programme for 2011 25 Jan
Irish Leaving Certificate preview sparks fears for quality of education 24 Jan
Parenting advice given on resolving sibling rivalry 21 Jan
Fewer working class students have third-level education in Ireland, report shows 20 Jan
Private schools in Ireland continued to receive government finance in 2010 19 Jan
Small Irish primary schools could close to save money 18 Jan
Revision, revision, revision 18 Jan
Irish school policies on closing for staff meetings to change 17 Jan
Cost of attending higher education in Ireland revealed 14 Jan
Irish teachers are unapproachable, say some parents 13 Jan
Irish third-level colleges to merge to create technological universities 12 Jan
Irish students told to pick higher maths for Leaving Certificate 11 Jan
Back to the old routine? 11 Jan
Irish parents given advice on preventing spread of flu in schools 10 Jan
Irish teachers to face penalties for poor evaluations 7 Jan
Irish parents given advice on how to bring up children together 6 Jan
A small thank you 5 Jan
Report reveals changes to school policies on Irish grant decisions 5 Jan
Report reveals plans for Irish primary schools to share sites 4 Jan

Dec 2010

Irish school policy 'seeing middle class children receive grants' 31 Dec
Irish schools 'descending into chaos' due to hiring ban 29 Dec
Study finds bullying rising in Irish schools 24 Dec
School year interval sees new reports from education department 23 Dec
Irish concert programmes 'encourage kids activities in music' 22 Dec
Home made is where the heart is 22 Dec
Summer Works Scheme 'will help improve buildings for new school year' 21 Dec
Irish government 'wasted money by failing to build schools' 20 Dec
Paperwork causing problems for school kids to use buses in Ireland 17 Dec
Concern raised over ICT spending cuts for school kids in Ireland 16 Dec
Multicultural exhibition celebrates Irish school policy on diversity 15 Dec
It’s behind you 14 Dec
Separated Irish parents 'need to make plans for their kids this Christmas' 14 Dec
Greater investment 'should be given for school kids in Ireland at younger age' 13 Dec
School policy on enrolling pupils 'was discriminatory' 10 Dec
Funding for school kids in Donegal revealed 9 Dec
No business like snow business 8 Dec
Irish Budget reveals education spending cuts for school kids 8 Dec
Literacy levels drop causes concern for schools kids in Ireland 7 Dec
Irish parents advised to encourage kids attendance at school 6 Dec
Concern raised over skill shortages for school kids in Ireland 3 Dec
School policies on teacher bullying in Ireland 'need to change' 2 Dec
Do your children still believe? 2 Dec
Irish students rally against spending cuts for school kids 1 Dec

Nov 2010

Principals to decide on snow closures 29 Nov
Irish teachers 'should be given more freedom' 26 Nov
Literacy and numeracy teaching for school kids in Ireland to be improved 24 Nov
Homework: are you for or against? 24 Nov
Irish teachers 'should prevent homophobic bullying for school kids' 23 Nov
Irish parents told how to encourage good eating habits for school kids 22 Nov
School year 'could be cut short by spending reductions in Ireland' 19 Nov
College becoming less appealing for school kids in Ireland 18 Nov
After School Activities – how much is too much? 17 Nov
Irish parents given advice on tackling bullying for school kids 17 Nov
Children in Ireland encouraged to do kids activities in groups 16 Nov
School policies on costs 'cause most concern for Ireland's aspirational family' 15 Nov
Half days for school kids in Ireland 'could end' 12 Nov
Unemployed Irish teachers to maintain skills next school year 11 Nov
Art and craft: to keep, or not to keep? 11 Nov
Google makes final call for Doodles 10 Nov
Teachers urged to promote happiness for school kids in Ireland 10 Nov
Irish budget cuts could result in special needs teachers axe next school year 9 Nov
Free education for school kids in Ireland 'growing in popularity' 8 Nov
TheBigTest.ie 8 Nov
Support for school kids taking maths in Ireland hailed as positive step 5 Nov
Building budget for school kids in Ireland 'not spent' 4 Nov
Kids Party Time 3 Nov
Debate continues over future of homework for school kids in Ireland 3 Nov
Irish unions oppose larger class sizes for school kids 2 Nov
Ireland's cabinet ministers discuss spending cuts for school policies 1 Nov

Oct 2010

Irish kids' activities in maths 'indicate college performance' 28 Oct
Let me entertain you! 27 Oct
Irish teachers to vote on industrial action to change school policies 25 Oct
Kids activities in extra-curricular lessons 'on the rise' 22 Oct
Irish water conservation project 'makes kids activities more eco-friendly' 22 Oct
Bill for bad economic decisions in Ireland 'left for school kids to pick up' 21 Oct
Tanaiste backs maths programme for school kids in Ireland 21 Oct
End of school year exams tips offered by Irish student 20 Oct
Mid-term break: Tricky or a Treat? 20 Oct
Investment in IT for school kids in Ireland 19 Oct
Korean lessons arranged for school kids in Ireland 18 Oct
Bigger classrooms 'needed for school kids in Ireland' 15 Oct
Homework 'more useful for parents than for school kids in Ireland' 14 Oct
Ireland's school policies on teachers' sick days to change 13 Oct
Maths bonus points for school kids in Ireland confirmed 12 Oct
Better communication teaching 'needed for school kids in Ireland' 11 Oct
Help! I need a PA. 11 Oct
Experts question value of homework for school kids in Ireland 8 Oct
Computer grants given for Irish private school kids 8 Oct
Gender gap closing in Irish colleges this school year 7 Oct
More Irish families 'to apply for grant this school year' 7 Oct
UCC supports Irish school policy to award maths bonus points 6 Oct
Irish Leaving Certificate 'could be changed for the next school year' 6 Oct
Hello. I am a school run mum 6 Oct
Irish school policies on prefabs to change after rent bill tops 24m euros 5 Oct
Fast web link for school kids has been rolled out across Ireland 5 Oct
Irish education inspectors to get tough on school policies 4 Oct
Free Irish school year 'popular among parents' 4 Oct
Irish school policies to allow unqualified teachers to give classes 1 Oct
Irish parents given tips on surviving the school year 1 Oct

Sep 2010

School policy ‘will allow Irish maths students to have say on subject' 30 Sep
VECs to become more involved in Primary Education 29 Sep
Delay of computer grants continues 28 Sep
Students 'should have a broader education' 27 Sep
Irish pupils 'among the worst for carrying weapons' 24 Sep
Secondary school leavers 'hit hardest by job losses' 24 Sep
School rugby programme launches 23 Sep
School children 'could learn how to be entrepreneurs' 23 Sep
School development in Dublin to go ahead 22 Sep
Uniform costs 'anger parents' 22 Sep
Parents get say in running of new school 21 Sep
Parents warned about childhood infections 21 Sep
Mothers 'should use maternity leave to bond with children' 20 Sep
Third-level education 'should be paid for' 20 Sep
Second round of TB tests ordered 17 Sep
Schools in Ireland 'should prepare for further cuts' 17 Sep
Junior Certificate results raise concern for maths 17 Sep
The Junior Certificate system 'needs to be changed' 16 Sep
Secondary school students warned about gaining weight in college 15 Sep
Parents given advice on helping children make friends 15 Sep
Cost of child 'is 250,000 euros' 14 Sep
More staff hired for cervical vaccination programme 14 Sep
Education conference to discuss school patronage 13 Sep
Parents advised to avoid sugary cereals to give kids good start 13 Sep
Child literacy levels 'have fallen' 10 Sep
College fees 'will not return' 10 Sep
Children 'should learn how to talk about cyber-bullying' 10 Sep
School children 'not spending enough time on maths' 9 Sep
Pre-school workers 'not paid enough' 8 Sep
Primary school children to learn craft skills 8 Sep
Irish school spending among lowest, says report 7 Sep
Advice on how to enjoy parenthood 7 Sep
Secondary school pupils begin laptop learning 6 Sep
Children 'should be encouraged to do maths' 6 Sep
Labour party calls for PE to be Leaving Certificate subject 3 Sep
Truant pupils face tough penalties 3 Sep
Secondary school uniforms 'could become thing of the past' 2 Sep
Ireland's school classes 'keep growing' 2 Sep
TB school set to reopen for new term 1 Sep
Primary school parents 'should be more careful when dropping kids off' 1 Sep

Aug 2010

One-third of school staff 'are under qualified' 31 Aug
School policy from 1960s 'helped modernise Ireland' 27 Aug
Epilepsy healthcare 'needs to improve' 26 Aug
Secondary schools 'should stop imposing specialised uniforms' 26 Aug
Parents turn to charities for help with back to school costs 25 Aug
Primary school children to receive high-visibility vest 25 Aug
TB outbreak worries parents in Ireland 24 Aug
Higher education 'is becoming more important' 24 Aug
Parents face school grants delay 23 Aug
Parents advised how to deal with teenage depression 23 Aug
Secondary school pupils 'should consider gap year' 20 Aug
Advice given to parents after Leaving Certificate results handed out 20 Aug