Enrolments in primary schools set to fall significantly, Department of Education says – The Irish Times
Enrolments in primary schools are projected to decline significantly over the coming decade while first-year student numbers in…
School dropout turned educator helps open doors for disadvantaged students – The Irish Times
Dubliner Brian Gunnery could not wait to get to get out of school and left at age 15,…
Educators should adopt trust-based approach to AI in schools, committee hears – The Irish Times
Educators should adopt a trust-based system when it comes to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in schools,…
‘There is no training that could equip you for this role’ – The Irish Times
“Being a principal is like cooking Christmas dinner. Every day.” This was the first of many forewarnings a…
Dublin school principal says half of his students are homeless – The Irish Times
Both teachers and their pupils are being hit by the ongoing housing crisis, the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation…
‘My four children are all using AI in various ways in their studies’ – The Irish Times
Question I have four children in full-time education, including my eldest at university. They are all using AI…
Educational tech firm threatens rival school supplier with litigation for questioning its finances – The Irish Times
An educational laptop and tablet supplier has demanded that its biggest rival apologise and retract emails it sent…
Having to reveal how voluntary contributions are spent is insulting to schools – The Irish Times
The Department of Education and Youth (DEY) has announced plans – as part of the new Education (Student…
Man who claimed he had consensual sex with student (16) struck off teaching register – The Irish Times
A secondary school teacher who claimed he had consensual sex with a 16-year-old student has been struck off…
Edtech company suspends chief executive over alleged attempt to divert business – The Irish Times
An Irish technology company that supplies schools with tablets and laptops has suspended its chief executive over allegations…
A trial run at the empty nest – The Irish Times
Last week, the teenagers were away on a trip for five days. They are in transition year, so…
Should you become a teacher in Ireland? I find it hard to recommend it these days – The Irish Times
Should you become a teacher? I find it hard to recommend the job to people these days. Some…