Third-level student fees ‘to be cut by €500 permanently in Budget’ – The Irish Times
A permanent €500 cut to third-level student fees is set to be included in the budget as last-ditch…
Trump Administration Sued for Agency’s Blame-Democrats Emails
The largest federal employees union filed a lawsuit accusing the US Department of Education of unlawfully inserting partisan…
Special needs assistants aggrieved by ‘demeaning’ practice, union tells Oireachtas – The Irish Times
Cleaning out fish tanks, gardening and washing cars are examples of inappropriate work being “foisted” upon special needs…
McEntee rejects ‘misinformation’ about sexual orientation elements of new primary curriculum – The Irish Times
Concerns over primary schoolchildren being taught age-inappropriate material as part of a new curriculum are unwarranted, Minister for…
Pensioners, some in their 90s, unaware they must return ‘significant’ ETB overpayments – The Irish Times
Dozens of pensioners formerly employed in education and training boards (ETBs) face being asked to repay tens of…
School phone bans ‘not in best interests of children’, says Ombudsman – The Irish Times
Blanket phone bans in schools “are not in the best interest of children” and are ineffective in “protecting…
Schools work to clear backlogs after caretaker, secretary strike as union declares victory – The Irish Times
More than 2,000 schools impacted by strike action over the past week and a half will start the…
‘The most significant reforms in a century’ – The Irish Times
It’s been spoken about for decades. Every year, as tens of thousands of students file into exam halls…
Hundreds of schools may miss out on hot meals scheme over updated food safety rules – The Journal
Hundreds of schools may miss out on hot meals scheme over updated food safety rules The JournalSchool meals should…
Last-minute talks scheduled in advance of strike by school secretaries and caretakers – The Irish Times
Exploratory talks between the Department of Education and the Fórsa trade union are to be held on Wednesday…
Secretaries and caretakers’ strike starting next week could force some primary schools to close
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Hundreds of newly eligible schools face delay to Hot School Meals rollout
All primary schools in the country are eligible for hot school meals Opposition parties have described delays to…