'Are you a Fenian, Miss?: inside the sectarian classroom The structure of education in Northern Ireland reflects the deep sectarian divisions in the community Education • 28 Jan 20
Can we test our children's creative thinking? The very idea of testing is not always considered to be conducive to creativity Education • 16 Jan 20
Is it easier for boys or girls to learn a new language? There is no scientific evidence to back up the perception that one gender is better at learning languages than another Language • 15 Jan 20
Handwriting or type: what's the future of learning Chinese? Learning Chinese means studying the sound, shape and meaning of each character Chinese • 06 Jan 20
How can schools help children to be their "best selves"? One way to help children's emotional wellbeing is by increasing their sense of belonging or connection to their school Education • 20 Nov 19
The links between adverse school experiences and homelessness New research on education and homelessness calls for initiatives to support vulnerable students and homeless people Education • 06 Nov 19
Why saying hello is a good idea in third-level education Interaction between students and lecturers can have a surprising pay-off for both parties Education • 18 Oct 19
The relevance of John Henry Newman's idea of liberal education The kind of liberal education espoused by the man to be canonised this weekend can contribute to upholding democratic citizenship Education • 11 Oct 19
How the Easter Rising split Ireland's largest teachers' union Support from the Irish National Teachers Organisation for the Rising strained relations with their Northern Protestant membership History • 10 Oct 19
Why the study of history is so crucial for our society Exposure to stories from the past are fundamental for an understanding of the present History • 04 Oct 19
Can social media tools be used to stop cyberbullying? Social media platforms have a range of tools to address the problem of cyberbullying, but many may not be aware of them Bullying • 03 Oct 19
Is learning another language really like eating a meal sideways? The Japanese expression Yoko Meshi captures the stress of learning to speak another language - but also the attitude you need to succeed at it Language • 30 Sep 19
How do I know if my child is being bullied in school? The kids are back at school, but your child appears moody and unhappy. Is this a sign of bullying - and what can parents do? Education • 07 Jan 20
Who attends fee-paying secondary schools? The decision by parents to send their children to fee-paying schools is influenced by location, parental education and occupation Education • 14 Aug 19
The importance of porn literacy for young Irish people There are many reasons why young people in Ireland watch porn, so how can we support them in navigating their online sexual lives? Sex education • 30 Jul 19
The disconnect between experiments and learning for LC students The most memorable part of biology for students are experiments, but when they're asked about their understanding of the concept that underpins the experiment, most … Education • 13 Jun 19
The lessons regional languages can take from Ireland's policies Ireland's language and digital technologies policies can act as a guide for developing countries looking to teach in their own regional language. Language • 17 Jun 19
A new approach to deal with the scourge of bullying Research has shown that a whole-school approach should be applied to tackle bullying most effectively Bullying • 30 May 19
Sweat, books and stress: the life of student athletes in Ireland There's an urgent need for a formal system to support and help student-athletes in Ireland Sport • 01 May 19
Here are 9 reasons why geography matters The decision to make geography an optional Junior Cycle subject risks impoverishing Ireland's future Geography • 04 Apr 19
Come together: the power of groupwork As initiatives like the Citizens' Assembly demonstrate, groupwork has the potential to do more than most individuals could do on their own Society • 09 Apr 19
Strike on here: why young people are striking for climate action Will the current global movement of young people against global warming succeed where other campaigns have failed? Activism • 29 Mar 19
How maths can make beer, coffee, roads and fake news add up Maths provide clever and simple solutions to a whole manner of seemingly complex real-world problems Maths • 12 Mar 19
Why Meghan Markle raised awareness about education in Morocco With adult female illiteracy in Morocco running at nearly 70%, Markle's focus on education was noteworthy Meghan Markle • 03 May 19
What do young people value in a higher education institution? New research highlights how factors other than geographic proximity are particularly important for students Education • 22 Mar 19
