Why early years providers are under stress and financial pressure Changes to Irish society, coupled with new policies, has increased the demands and pressures faced by providers Childcare • 11 Sep
Why early years providers are under stress and financial pressure Changes to Irish society, coupled with new policies, has increased the demands and pressures faced by providers Childcare • 11 Sep
6 ways parents can help kids deal with bullying in school Bullying is a preventable behaviour that thrives in silence but diminishes when communities, schools and families act together Bullying • 28 Aug
6 ways parents can help kids deal with bullying in school Bullying is a preventable behaviour that thrives in silence but diminishes when communities, schools and families act together Bullying • 28 Aug
The teachers who go the extra mile for their students As Irish teachers prepare to go back to work, many of their peers worldwide continue to work in unfamiliar, challenging and dangerous settings Education • 21 Aug
The teachers who go the extra mile for their students As Irish teachers prepare to go back to work, many of their peers worldwide continue to work in unfamiliar, challenging and dangerous settings Education • 21 Aug
How can we help children with chronic illnesses in school? 1 in 3 school-aged children in Ireland experience difficulties due to a long-term health condition, impacting attendance, engagement and mental health Back To School • 20 Aug
How can we help children with chronic illnesses in school? 1 in 3 school-aged children in Ireland experience difficulties due to a long-term health condition, impacting attendance, engagement and mental health Back To School • 20 Aug
Are free schoolbooks limiting how children are taught? While free schoolbooks are a welcome support for families, they may be narrowing how children learn in the classroom Education • 20 Aug
Are free schoolbooks limiting how children are taught? While free schoolbooks are a welcome support for families, they may be narrowing how children learn in the classroom Education • 20 Aug
Do students feel schools are helping them master computer skills? How young people use technology will determine their futures so schools, teachers, parents and families all have a role to play Education • 19 Aug
Do students feel schools are helping them master computer skills? How young people use technology will determine their futures so schools, teachers, parents and families all have a role to play Education • 19 Aug
Why are more Irish families choosing to home school their kids? While still a minority practice, the number of registered home-schooled children has grown from 1,507 to 2,499 in recent years Homeschooling • 19 Aug
Why are more Irish families choosing to home school their kids? While still a minority practice, the number of registered home-schooled children has grown from 1,507 to 2,499 in recent years Homeschooling • 19 Aug
How bonus points have changed Leaving Cert Maths There's no doubt that bonus points are driving the uptake of Higher Level maths, but the initiative has had unintended consequences Leaving Cert • 30 May
How bonus points have changed Leaving Cert Maths There's no doubt that bonus points are driving the uptake of Higher Level maths, but the initiative has had unintended consequences Leaving Cert • 30 May
4 tips for improving handwriting in Junior and Leaving Cert exams There is little that can be done to improve your speed at this point in the academic year, but there are quick ways to increase legibility Education • 28 May
4 tips for improving handwriting in Junior and Leaving Cert exams There is little that can be done to improve your speed at this point in the academic year, but there are quick ways to increase legibility Education • 28 May
How Irish classrooms can deal with warmer weather Parents, educators and policymakers must treat classroom heat not as a seasonal inconvenience, but as a pressing public health issue Schools • 19 May
How Irish classrooms can deal with warmer weather Parents, educators and policymakers must treat classroom heat not as a seasonal inconvenience, but as a pressing public health issue Schools • 19 May
Why exemptions from studying Irish are an increasing phenomenon We need a comprehensive plan for Irish in education and one that addresses the issue of exemptions in an inclusive fashion Education • 16 May
Why exemptions from studying Irish are an increasing phenomenon We need a comprehensive plan for Irish in education and one that addresses the issue of exemptions in an inclusive fashion Education • 16 May
Who owns my child's data? Teachers, parents and children should have a say in the role of technology in schools and on the types of data it collects and why Data Privacy • 07 May
Who owns my child's data? Teachers, parents and children should have a say in the role of technology in schools and on the types of data it collects and why Data Privacy • 07 May
Why do boys do better than girls at maths in Ireland? Recent research has shown that in there is a gender gap in mathematics achievement between boys and girls in Ireland Education • 01 May
Why do boys do better than girls at maths in Ireland? Recent research has shown that in there is a gender gap in mathematics achievement between boys and girls in Ireland Education • 01 May
Crisis in the classroom: burnout & stress amongst Irish teachers 86% of teachers in a new survey reported some level of burnout, indicating troubling levels of stress and poor mental health in Irish schools Education • 10 Apr
Crisis in the classroom: burnout & stress amongst Irish teachers 86% of teachers in a new survey reported some level of burnout, indicating troubling levels of stress and poor mental health in Irish schools Education • 10 Apr
'A complex issue': the concerns around special education teaching Teaching is not dramatically different in mainstream and special education settings, but teachers do require training, resources and support Education • 04 Apr
'A complex issue': the concerns around special education teaching Teaching is not dramatically different in mainstream and special education settings, but teachers do require training, resources and support Education • 04 Apr
Can stories & play help kids make sense of the world around them? Story and play are the native languages of children and can be used to nurture children's spirituality in the home Spirituality • 07 Apr
Can stories & play help kids make sense of the world around them? Story and play are the native languages of children and can be used to nurture children's spirituality in the home Spirituality • 07 Apr
What happened to the Educational Disadvantage Committee? The short lived expert group made some far-reaching recommendations around educational disadvantage Education • 02 Apr
What happened to the Educational Disadvantage Committee? The short lived expert group made some far-reaching recommendations around educational disadvantage Education • 02 Apr
What happens when ChatGPT takes a university exam? It's clear that GenAI tools can already effectively deal with and solve many of the topics taught to university students Education • 17 Feb
What happens when ChatGPT takes a university exam? It's clear that GenAI tools can already effectively deal with and solve many of the topics taught to university students Education • 17 Feb
Can virtual reality nature help students with exam anxiety? Two Irish studies have explored whether experiencing nature through virtual reality can help alleviate test anxiety Virtual Reality • 12 Feb
Can virtual reality nature help students with exam anxiety? Two Irish studies have explored whether experiencing nature through virtual reality can help alleviate test anxiety Virtual Reality • 12 Feb
Are phone bans in schools a real fix for classroom distraction? Issues such as teaching, curriculum assessment and resources are also crucial to student engagement, but far more challenging and costly to fix Education • 11 Feb
Are phone bans in schools a real fix for classroom distraction? Issues such as teaching, curriculum assessment and resources are also crucial to student engagement, but far more challenging and costly to fix Education • 11 Feb
Why students with dyslexia need more time in State exams Additional time would greatly benefit the thousands of young people with dyslexia who face challenges during formal state exams Education • 28 Jan
Why students with dyslexia need more time in State exams Additional time would greatly benefit the thousands of young people with dyslexia who face challenges during formal state exams Education • 28 Jan
Could online education solve third-level's many challenges? More online learning could help to address issues around housing, accessibility and stress on students Education • 20 Jan
Could online education solve third-level's many challenges? More online learning could help to address issues around housing, accessibility and stress on students Education • 20 Jan
Why exemptions from studying Irish are an increasing phenomenon We need a comprehensive plan for Irish in education and one that addresses the issue of exemptions in an inclusive fashion Gaeilge • 12 Jan
Why exemptions from studying Irish are an increasing phenomenon We need a comprehensive plan for Irish in education and one that addresses the issue of exemptions in an inclusive fashion Gaeilge • 12 Jan
How micro-credentials could be good for your career in 2025 Short, targeted courses can help people learn specific skills quickly, making them an attractive option for both workers and employers Work and careers • 06 Jan
How micro-credentials could be good for your career in 2025 Short, targeted courses can help people learn specific skills quickly, making them an attractive option for both workers and employers Work and careers • 06 Jan
What rights do children treated for cancer have in Irish schools? Children returning to school during and after cancer treatment are often not aware of their entitlement to education supports Children • 12 Dec 24
What rights do children treated for cancer have in Irish schools? Children returning to school during and after cancer treatment are often not aware of their entitlement to education supports Children • 12 Dec 24
