Teachers' unions are looking for a pay rise to deal with the rise in the cost of living

More money than expected was also spent on school transport

The study by staff at NUI Galway is believed to be the first of its kind outside the United States

Laura O'Sullivan from Bantry says the cost of housing and lack of permanent jobs is causing difficulties for her colleagues

Three students in every classroom, on average, are affected by dyslexia — and yet teachers are not receiving adequate training on it, says Fine Gael senator Tim Lombard.

Teacher admitted he had submitted fraudulent certificates to the Teaching Council in the summer of 2020 and falsely claimed that he had completed a teaching induction programme

A move to 40% of final mark based on continuous assessment, the sitting of some exams in fifth year and the introduction of two new subjects are among the radical changes planned for the Leaving Certificate.

A new study published from the Anti-Bullying Centre at Dublin City University suggests the education sector has high levels of workplace bullying

The move came after an independent review of the GTCNI identified systemic failures and a breakdown of working relationships within the organisation

Jennifer Horgan says there's enough real child abuse out there, stop framing mask-wearing as something to be angry about

The department has previously acknowledged that the system needs to change “as a matter of urgency”.

Parents may also request antigen tests to be posted to them if their child is in the relevant ‘pod’ in that class where a positive PCR result is confirmed.

Given the current daily case numbers, and the introduction of the five-day rule for household contacts, the likelihood is that there will be more classes sent home as schools struggle to source cover for teachers who are sick or isolating

This is a story of a deaf boy who is being bullied. It’s also the story of a father who is not afraid to stand up to the bullies. Andrew Geary, a Garda sergeant of 24 years, confides that he nearly died in service nine years ago but rushed to put his uniform back on to serve his country and all its citizens. Now we need to serve his son, writes Jennifer Horgan.

If there’s any teacher you wish you could have thanked all those years ago, now is your opportunity to do so.

INTO says teachers not looking for 'temporary, personal financial reward but rather long-term financial investment in our primary and special schools'

Irish people's overwhelmingly positive response to the vaccine rollout unperins today's Government reopening announcement

The survey of almost 5,000 teachers revealed that 39% of principals and deputy principals and 27% of teachers worked in schools where no policy on social media use by teachers existed

Claims for compensation for teachers returning from secondment, which the Department of Education estimated could cost up to €1.5m a year, have been rejected by an independent arbitration body

Between 2009 and 2014, less than 1% of new primary school teacher registrations were of teachers with qualifications from outside Ireland or the UK

The findings are based on the experiences of 391 second-level student teachers

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I do feel for the teachers along with gardaí, shop workers, transport, and other frontline workers

All three teachers’ unions have voted in favour of industrial action if teachers are not prioritised for vaccinations. Not before the elderly or the vulnerable, but before people with far less exposure to the virus

The research, conducted by the Teachers’ Union of Ireland, also found 76% of teachers believe remote learning had disproportionately affected students from disadvantaged backgrounds

Teachers also identify time to engage in non-teaching work, and supports for students with emotional issues, as key priorities

Union seeks guidance from Department of Education on whether provision allowing pregnant teachers to work remotely will remain in place after April 12

Norma Foley said she has made representations to the Department of Health about getting teachers vaccinated sooner.

ASTI President Ann Piggot meanwhile said that her union, which represents 18,500 teachers, would issue an official response to the new Leaving Cert plans in the coming days.

Teachers' union's actions foisting extra stress on Leaving Cert students

Government needs to step up and show leadership in education

The ASTI and TUI unions held 'constructive' talks with Minister Norma Foley on Friday

In a statement issued this evening, the union said it is 'unacceptable' that a plan is being developed that will see students 'preparing for two versions of a Leaving Cert'

A shared understanding has been reached between all parties on the challenges facing the State exams this year, the department said in a statement

"Parents are under an inordinate amount of pressure to both work and do right by their children"

Government should stop virtue signalling and accept the reality of the situation

Blame and guilt-tripping will only cause further division 

Another 22 people have died with Covid-19 in Northern Ireland including 18 in the past 24 hours. The Department of Health has also confirmed 905 new cases of the virus.

Plans for in-school special education to resume on Thursday in doubt as union says teachers' safety concerns have not been addressed

The largest secondary schools trade union, the ASTI, is to ballot its members on the proposed public service agreement.

Intention is for schools to reopen next week as planned as country braces for level 5

In a letter to Minister for Education, Norma Foley, INTO General Secretary John Boyle called for the start of the next school term to be delayed until Monday, January 11, 'at the earliest.' 

SNAs, school leaders, ancillary staff, school transport workers, student leaders, secretaries, and custodial workers are all to be commended for their contributions in helping keep Irish schools open and safe