Education Minister Announces Plans To Boost Language Studies
Ireland needs to make a 'very significant step up' in language skills to be the best location for education and training in Europe.
That's the...
New North Clare School One Step Closer
A new state of the art secondary school for North Clare is one step closer to becoming a reality.
The Department of Education has granted...
New Focus On Learning Languages In School
All pupils will study a foreign language for their Junior Cert by 2021 under ambitious new plans to be announced by the Education Minister.
Richard...
Teachers Say Effect Of Homelessness Seen In Classes
Teachers say the effect of homelessness is being felt in classrooms around Ireland.
Unions are holding their annual get-togethers this week, with the INTO voting...
Angry Exchanges At ASTI Conference
There have been angry exchanges at the ASTI conference in Co. Kerry where teachers are debating a motion on pay.
The three teachers’ unions are...
Equal Pay And Equal Work Key Concerns At Teacher Conference
The Clare representative on the ASTI's standing committee says equal pay for equal work will be top of the agenda this afternoon.
Peter Quinn is...
Schools Urged To Manage Costs For Parents
Schools are being told they have to do 'everything possible' to keep costs down for parents.
The Minister for Education is introducing a range of...
Key Issues Highlighted At Teacher Conferences
Pressure's mounting on the Education Minister to provide full-time work and pay rises for teachers.
The INTO, ASTI and TUI are all holding their Easter...
