8 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

18 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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23 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%

Society

7 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 First look: Sample Leaving Cert exam papers for brand new subjects

Biggest reforms in half century will see a minimum of 40% awarded for coursework

Politics

1 week ago Fears that pupils will 'miss out' on college spots due to lower Leaving Cert grade inflation

Leaving Cert grades will be inflated by 5.5% this year, reduced from 7% inflation in 2024.

Politics

2 w. ago Leaving Cert examiners offer €100,000 contract to research how AI can be used to correct papers

Using AI to complete corrections may cut back on the time between students sitting the final exam and receiving their results.

Politics

2 w. ago Examinations Commission explores use of AI to mark Leaving Cert

Teachers fear rise of tools such as ChatGPT pose threat to the integrity of coursework

Events

2 w. ago Donald Trump’s tariff calculations would fail a Leaving Cert economics exam

If he plans to transform the US economy permanently with his tariffs plan then the world is entering a new era

Economics

2 w. ago Trump is basing entire US trade policy on nonsense economics

If he plans to transform the US economy permanently with his tariffs plan then the world is entering a new era

Politics

2 w. ago The number of schools needing financial crisis help has increased by 540% in two years

Almost half of schools receiving financial guidance are Deis and special schools.

Events

3 w. ago Judge directs student who assaulted man at asylum seeker protest to bring Leaving Cert results to court

At Ennis District Court, Judge Alec Gabbett has directed that Ross Culligan (20) bring his June Leaving Cert results to court in September before finalising the case.

Events

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

Politics

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

Politics

last month 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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