23 h. ago Government urged to act as survey shows teachers want schools to be more secular

Just 4 per cent of teachers think preparing students for sacraments should be the responsibility of primary schools.

Politics

25 h. ago Large majority of primary teachers say it shouldn't be on schools to prepare children for sacraments

Most primary school teachers think faith formation should not take place in schools.

Society

35 h. ago Dublin schools are facing a nightmare over recruiting and retaining teachers due to cost

Dublin schools are facing a nightmare over recruiting and retaining teachers due to cost-of-living issues  The Irish Independent

Politics

38 h. ago Primary teachers want secular schools and an end to faith formation in classes, INTO survey finds

Almost 95% of national schools remain under religious patronage

Politics

41 h. ago Leaving Cert reforms ‘will hurt DEIS schools, but benefit those in private education’, teacher warns

ASTI conference told of ‘chaos’ if changes to senior education cycle programme are introduced in September

Events

45 h. ago Teachers on rising physical aggression in Irish schools: ‘I’ve been out of work due to an assault for 2½ years’

Delegates at INTO’s annual congress recount their experiences of increased classroom assaults

Events

51 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.

Politics

66 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

Events

8 d. ago Leaving Cert reforms are being ‘rushed’ before schools have capacity, teachers warn

Asti says half of schools do not have sufficient lab facilities for new science courses

Events

1 week ago Ireland Elementary School celebrates teacher of the year, swearing in of Junior Police Force members

Ireland Elementary School celebrates teacher of the year, swearing in of Junior Police Force members  newswest9.com

Events

2 w. ago Teachers protest at an English language school in Dublin over redundancies

Teachers protest at an English language school in Dublin over redundancies  The Irish Independent

Culture

2 w. ago Teachers at English language school in Dublin made redundant after refusing to accept lower

Teachers at English language school in Dublin made redundant after refusing to accept lower-pay contracts  The Irish Independent

Politics

2 w. ago Dublin school ends proceedings against teacher who says she was wrongly identified as 'GAA catfish'

Dublin school ends proceedings against teacher who says she was wrongly identified as 'GAA catfish'  Dublin Live

Politics

2 w. ago ‘GAA Catfish’ case struck out as Dublin school ends disciplinary proceedings against teacher

Niamh Farrell has denied she is the so-called ‘GAA Catfish’ whose alleged behaviour was documented by a podcast series.

Politics

2 w. ago School to stop disciplinary process against teacher who says she was wrongly identified as ‘GAA catfish’

High Court strikes out Niamh Farrell’s case with consent from Coláiste Éanna in Rathfarnham

Politics

2 w. ago School will ask for Enoch Burke to be jailed if he disrupts State exams or shows up next year

A judge also described the teacher as “an unruly schoolboy” in court today.

Events

3 w. ago 800 people take part in walking protests across Bearna, Furbo, An Spidéal and Inverin

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM 800 people have taken part in walking protests across Bearna, Furbo, An Spidéal and Inverin along the R336 to highlight ‘lethal’ traffic conditions. Between 8 and 8:45 this morning ahead of schools opening parents, teachers and pupils united to call for safety upgrades. They say that if […] The post 800 people take part in walking protests across Bearna, Furbo, An Spidéal and Inverin appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

3 w. ago Big turnout at open Dunmore meeting to discuss urgent need for new national school

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There was a big turnout of concerned parents, teachers and public representatives at an open meeting in Dunmore National School last night. It was held as concern grows over the current condition of the 85-year-old building and the lack of space for the 234 pupils attending. Staff […] The post Big turnout at open Dunmore meeting to discuss urgent need for new national school appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

3 w. ago Smartphone bans in isolation fail to equip children for healthy use of tech, international study concludes 

‘Schools, teachers and parents require training and guidance to help them support children’s healthy use of technology’

Society

3 w. ago Smartphone bans in isolation fail to equip children for healthy use of tech, say experts

‘Schools, teachers and parents require training and guidance to help them support children’s healthy use of technology’

Events