Education

A photo of Laurelhill Community College in Lisburn

NI school suspends 19 boys for 'disruptive behaviour'

A Northern Ireland school principal has suspended 19 boys for "disruptive and disrespectful behaviour" that has led to some substitute teachers refusing to teach there and a number of female teachers having to go home because they were so upset.

Ulster • 14 hrs

Significant overspend in cost for SUSI IT system

The cost of an IT system for the student grant scheme, SUSI, has overrun by almost three times the original budgeted figure of €2.2 million.

Politics • 15 Jan

Next phase of HPV vaccine catch-up programme announced

The next phase of the Laura Brennan HPV Vaccine Catch-Up Programme has been announced, beginning with students in fifth and sixth year of post-primary school.

Health • 15 Jan

School hot meal scheme 'not sustainable', cttee hears

A Government programme that sees hot meals provided to schools is not sustainable and there are concerns over procurement, food quality and packaging waste, an Oireachtas committee will be told.

Education • 14 Jan

More than 4,500 apply to attend education convention

More than 4,500 people have applied to participate in a national convention on education that is due to take place later this year.

Education • 14 Jan

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Schools urged to join physical activity initiative

Schools are being encouraged to get involved in a four-week initiative to encourage bursts of physical activity throughout the school day.

Education • 13 Jan

Young Scientist winner Aoibheann Daly returns to her school in Tralee

Rapturous school reception for young scientist winner

The winner of this year's Stripe Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition has received a rapturous reception on her return to school in Co Kerry.

Science and Technology • 13 Jan

Man's hand showing a blackboard with Artificial Intelligence written on it.

Over 500 students found using AI illegally in coursework

More than 500 students in higher education institutions were found to have used AI illegally in their graded coursework last year.

Education • 11 Jan

Tusla says it is working with crèches at risk of closure

Tusla has said it is working with childcare providers who are at risk of closure tomorrow due to delays with registration renewals.

Ireland • 11 Jan

Ex-principal who stole €100k suspended for one month

A teacher who was jailed for stealing over €100,000 from the school where he was a principal has been suspended by his regulatory body from working as a teacher for a period of one month.

Courts • 07 Jan

A high school or university-age teen stands in a grassy outdoor space, wearing a blue zip-up hoodie and using a smartphone. The background shows trees and greenery, slightly blurred to focus on the subject. The image reflects casual campus life and everyd

Teacher calls for ban on AI 'nudification' apps

A teacher and researcher has warned that sexually explicit material being facilitated and funnelled by social media platforms is ruining children's lives.

Ireland • 06 Jan

Student accommodation ranges from €600 to €1,200 in Galway city, depending on location (stock image)

Students in Galway on trauma of accommodation crisis

There was a time when student life was all about excitement and promise, finding your tribe and forging lifelong friendships.

2025 in Review • 29 Dec 25