Organisation: National Council for Curriculum Assessment

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Yes minister... Reinstate history

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it” is a piece of sound advice attributed to the writer and philosopher George Santayana.

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Young people will be 'historically illiterate' if subject remains optional

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Teachers and children will need to think in a more computational way in classrooms to be ready for the world of work

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O'Sullivan 'committed to reform of junior cycle'

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Welcome to the blackboard jungle

Teachers should see changes as offering them a fresh start in careers

Education Minister pledges changes to Leaving Cert

Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn has expressed concerns about the Leaving Cert exam.

Wed, 09 Jan, 2013

Quinn pledges exam reform amid concern over maths results

Education Minister Ruairi Quinn has vowed to shake up the Leaving Certificate amid concerns that continued poor maths and science results highlight the need for wider reform.

Wed, 17 Aug, 2011

Hanafin launches new guidelines on pupil assessment

Minister for Education Mary Hanafin has launched new guidelines which will change the way teachers assess pupils' progress through their primary school years.

Wed, 28 Nov, 2007

Calls to teach health and safety at school

INTRODUCING safety and health education into schools could make the single biggest difference to keeping the next generation safe at work, according to Minister for Labour Affairs Tony Killeen, who addressed the awards ceremony of a pilot safety programme in schools run by the Health and Safety Authority.

Thu, 18 May, 2006

Resources vital to make scheme work

Education Minister Mary Hanafin and her predecessor Noel Dempsey have been anxious to introduce standardised testing for primary school children.

Thu, 05 May, 2005

Survey highlights dissatisfaction with Irish exam system

An online survey conducted by the National Council for Curriculum Assessment has found widespread dissatisfaction with the Leaving Cert exams.

Tue, 03 Jun, 2003