Primary pupils improve in reading and maths Primary school pupils have significantly improved their performance in English reading and mathematics for the first time in 30 years. News • 12 Jan 15
Primary pupils improve in reading and maths Primary school pupils have significantly improved their performance in English reading and mathematics for the first time in 30 years. News • 12 Jan 15
TUI says teachers could strike this month The Teachers' Union of Ireland has said that if the Minister for Education does not intervene in a meaningful way in the dispute over junior cycle reform, then there could be "days of strike". News • 12 Nov 14
TUI says teachers could strike this month The Teachers' Union of Ireland has said that if the Minister for Education does not intervene in a meaningful way in the dispute over junior cycle reform, then there could be "days of strike". News • 12 Nov 14
Increase in special classes in schools - report A report published today has found a dramatic increase in the number of special classes being opened in Irish schools in recent years. News • 08 May 14
Increase in special classes in schools - report A report published today has found a dramatic increase in the number of special classes being opened in Irish schools in recent years. News • 08 May 14
Alternatives to Catholic schools needed - Martin The Archbishop of Dublin has said the only way to have schools with a clear Catholic identity is if there are alternative schools available. News • 02 May 14
Alternatives to Catholic schools needed - Martin The Archbishop of Dublin has said the only way to have schools with a clear Catholic identity is if there are alternative schools available. News • 02 May 14
Call for restoration of special education supports Managers of Catholic secondary schools have said they are unable to give vital one-to-one attention to pupils with special needs. News • 01 May 14
Call for restoration of special education supports Managers of Catholic secondary schools have said they are unable to give vital one-to-one attention to pupils with special needs. News • 01 May 14
Book rental scheme funding extended Primary schools already operating book rental schemes are to be allowed to avail of a State funding programme originally established to support the setting up of new schemes only. News • 17 Apr 14
Book rental scheme funding extended Primary schools already operating book rental schemes are to be allowed to avail of a State funding programme originally established to support the setting up of new schemes only. News • 17 Apr 14
Warning over removing religion from schools A senior Vatican official has warned Catholic primary school managers here that removing religious education from the public sphere could nourish fundamentalism. News • 28 Feb 14
Warning over removing religion from schools A senior Vatican official has warned Catholic primary school managers here that removing religious education from the public sphere could nourish fundamentalism. News • 28 Feb 14
Secondary schools need to plan for pupil increase Second-level school principals have said the Department of Education should immediately begin planning to ensure post-primary schools can cope with an expected increase in student numbers. News • 17 Feb 14
Secondary schools need to plan for pupil increase Second-level school principals have said the Department of Education should immediately begin planning to ensure post-primary schools can cope with an expected increase in student numbers. News • 17 Feb 14
Quinn seeks progress on school patronage transfers Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn has said efforts need to be intensified to divest primary schools of Catholic Church patronage. News • 10 Feb 14
Quinn seeks progress on school patronage transfers Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn has said efforts need to be intensified to divest primary schools of Catholic Church patronage. News • 10 Feb 14
Tax refund scheme favours more affluent schools Eight of Ireland's most affluent schools received an average of almost €50,000 in additional funding each from the State in 2012, as a result of a tax refund scheme that favours schools that get large voluntary contributions from parents. News • 03 Feb 14
Tax refund scheme favours more affluent schools Eight of Ireland's most affluent schools received an average of almost €50,000 in additional funding each from the State in 2012, as a result of a tax refund scheme that favours schools that get large voluntary contributions from parents. News • 03 Feb 14
Minister says no cut to visiting teacher service Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn has said there is no suggestion that a special teaching service for children with visual or hearing impairments will be discontinued or reduced. News • 24 Jan 14
Minister says no cut to visiting teacher service Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn has said there is no suggestion that a special teaching service for children with visual or hearing impairments will be discontinued or reduced. News • 24 Jan 14
Construction on 37 school buildings set for 2014 Construction is expected to begin on 37 new school buildings next year as part of the Government's five-year capital investment programme in education. News • 29 Nov 13
Construction on 37 school buildings set for 2014 Construction is expected to begin on 37 new school buildings next year as part of the Government's five-year capital investment programme in education. News • 29 Nov 13
Nine new secondary schools to open by 2016 Multi-denominational body Educate Together is to run five of the nine new schools scheduled to open their doors in 2015 and 2016. News • 28 Nov 13
Nine new secondary schools to open by 2016 Multi-denominational body Educate Together is to run five of the nine new schools scheduled to open their doors in 2015 and 2016. News • 28 Nov 13
Govt restores €70m building grant to schools The Department of Education has restored two building grants worth nearly €70m to schools that had previously been suspended. News • 07 Nov 13
Govt restores €70m building grant to schools The Department of Education has restored two building grants worth nearly €70m to schools that had previously been suspended. News • 07 Nov 13
South Dakota teachers allowed to carry firearms A law signed by South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard in March allowing teachers and school employees to carry a firearm on campus has taken effect. News • 01 Jul 13
South Dakota teachers allowed to carry firearms A law signed by South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard in March allowing teachers and school employees to carry a firearm on campus has taken effect. News • 01 Jul 13
Irish children twice as likely to dislike school A study has found that Irish ten-year-olds are less happy in school and are more likely to feel that they do not "belong", compared to children in other countries. News • 12 Jun 13
Irish children twice as likely to dislike school A study has found that Irish ten-year-olds are less happy in school and are more likely to feel that they do not "belong", compared to children in other countries. News • 12 Jun 13
Grants approved for 46 schools to replace prefabs Grants will be offered to 46 schools to replace rented prefabs with permanent buildings. News • 10 Jun 13
Grants approved for 46 schools to replace prefabs Grants will be offered to 46 schools to replace rented prefabs with permanent buildings. News • 10 Jun 13
First increase in capital budget since 2008 The Government has announced it is to spend an additional €150m on capital projects, including roads, local authority housing and schools, for 2013 to 2014. Business • 05 Jun 13
First increase in capital budget since 2008 The Government has announced it is to spend an additional €150m on capital projects, including roads, local authority housing and schools, for 2013 to 2014. Business • 05 Jun 13
'Uneven distribution' of graduate teachers School principals have blamed an "uneven distribution" of graduate teachers across the country for the increasing number of retired teachers being re-employed as substitutes. News • 14 Feb 13
'Uneven distribution' of graduate teachers School principals have blamed an "uneven distribution" of graduate teachers across the country for the increasing number of retired teachers being re-employed as substitutes. News • 14 Feb 13
Anti-bullying guidelines for schools to be revised The Department of Education is to revise and strengthen anti-bullying guidelines for schools by next September. News • 30 Jan 13
Anti-bullying guidelines for schools to be revised The Department of Education is to revise and strengthen anti-bullying guidelines for schools by next September. News • 30 Jan 13
Parents to be surveyed on primary school patronage The Department of Education is asking parents in 38 towns and areas around Ireland what kind of primary school they want for their children. News • 14 Jan 13
Parents to be surveyed on primary school patronage The Department of Education is asking parents in 38 towns and areas around Ireland what kind of primary school they want for their children. News • 14 Jan 13
Change in patronage of schools will be 'slow' Education Minister Ruairi Quinn has said the process that could see schools transferred from Catholic control to other models of patronage in several parts of the country will be slow and careful. News • 22 Oct 12
Change in patronage of schools will be 'slow' Education Minister Ruairi Quinn has said the process that could see schools transferred from Catholic control to other models of patronage in several parts of the country will be slow and careful. News • 22 Oct 12
School sends pupils home early due to budget cuts Teachers' union the ASTI has said news that a school is sending students home early as a result of budget cuts demonstrates the agonising choices some schools have had to make recently. News • 06 Sep 12
School sends pupils home early due to budget cuts Teachers' union the ASTI has said news that a school is sending students home early as a result of budget cuts demonstrates the agonising choices some schools have had to make recently. News • 06 Sep 12
27% would chose church-run schools - survey A Red C survey has indicated that 27% of parents of under-16s would opt to send their children to a church-owned primary school. News • 01 May 12
27% would chose church-run schools - survey A Red C survey has indicated that 27% of parents of under-16s would opt to send their children to a church-owned primary school. News • 01 May 12
Over 200 primary schools win teacher loss appeals More than 200 primary schools that were due to lose a teacher next September have won a reprieve. News • 25 Apr 12
Over 200 primary schools win teacher loss appeals More than 200 primary schools that were due to lose a teacher next September have won a reprieve. News • 25 Apr 12
