7 h. ago 'Deliberate underfunding' has hurt Ireland's education system, teachers' congress told

'Deliberate underfunding' has hurt Ireland's education system, teachers' congress told  Irish Examiner

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9 h. ago Education Minister greeted by Gaza protest at city teacher conference

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Education Minister Helen McEntee was greeted by a protest on the conflict in Gaza as she made her way into the INTO conference in the city this morning. Underfunding of schools, excessive workloads, teacher shortages and the need for shorter payscales are some of the items on […] The post Education Minister greeted by Gaza protest at city teacher conference appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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14 h. ago ‘It’s impossible’: Will teachers be able to stop cheating for new Leaving Cert coursework?

Rise of AI tools is fueling concern among educators over potential for student cheating in projects worth 40%

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24 h. ago Sharp rise in assaults at schools pushing teachers to ‘breaking point’

Almost 60 per cent of educators experienced physical aggression, with rates highest in special schools

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5 d. ago Sinn Féin TD apologises for ‘hurt and offence’ in post about UK gender ruling

David Cullinane had said the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of ‘woman’ in equality law was a ‘common sense judgement’.

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4 w. ago Principal accused of locking student teacher in school and suggesting they pursue sexual relationship, inquiry hears

Woman claims former boss suggested they book into a hotel ‘to get to know each other better’; he denies the allegations

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4 w. ago ‘I’ve seen quite a few parents devoid of affection, all across that parent

An effective meeting can be done in two minutes if you say what you need to say and brook no unnecessary diversions

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4 w. ago Teacher training to include mandatory placements in special education

Move comes after threefold increase in prevalence of autism in the last 10 years

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