# education - Tuesday 21 September, 2021
# Back To School
# Back To School
Some opposition politicians were critical of what they labelled “confusing” guidance for when pupils are designated as close contacts.
# No Support
# No Support
Young Travellers found remote schoolwork extra challenging due to lack of access to digital and other resources during the pandemic.
# education - Thursday 9 September, 2021
# Children
# Children
There were 1,000 cases per week on average during school term.
# education - Wednesday 8 September, 2021
# Positive Cases
# Positive Cases
More than 100 Department of Education staff have been working with public health teams, Norma Foley said.
# education - Monday 23 August, 2021
# Back To School
# Back To School
More than 46,000 Covid-19 cases have been recorded in children and teenagers up to July.
# education - Monday 16 August, 2021
# Explainer
# Explainer
The last time the Taliban had control over the country, women and girls were mostly denied education or employment.
# education - Friday 13 August, 2021
# Covid-19
# Covid-19
Pregnant people cannot register for a Covid-19 vaccine prior to 14 weeks’ gestation.
# education - Tuesday 3 August, 2021
# Back On Campus
# Back On Campus
Colleges will implement sanitation and ventilation measures, as well as occupancy limits in certain locations.
# education - Wednesday 28 July, 2021
# High Court
# High Court
It is claimed that the lack of supports may have left him years behind his potential.
# Back To School
# Back To School
63% were concerned about their children’s emotional development and 51% were concerned about social skills.
# education - Monday 26 July, 2021
# Education
# Education
Norma Foley will bring a school reopening plan to Cabinet tomorrow.
# education - Monday 19 July, 2021
# Education
# Education
It will contain material for students and staff in higher level institutions.
# education - Tuesday 13 July, 2021
# Education
# Education
There has been a significant increase in demand for college places this year.
# education - Monday 12 July, 2021
# CAO
# CAO
There has been a 136% increase in applications from other EU countries, and a 9% increase overall.
# education - Friday 2 July, 2021
# Culture
# Culture
Education Minister Norma Foley said “much remains to be done” in creating a more inclusive and supportive education system.
# education - Wednesday 30 June, 2021
# Report
# Report
There were no significant differences in reports of wellbeing and bullying, however concerns were raised at the higher level of unauthorised absences in DEIS schools.
# education - Monday 14 June, 2021
# LOSING FAITH
In part two of a deep dive into the stalemate in providing choice in primary education, Peter McGuire hears from parents and teachers. Families speak of being forced into Catholic schools because of hours-long daily commutes to 'nearest' multi-denominational. While 'opting out' of religious instruction is facilitated by many schools, many parents say their children feel isolated and upset.
# Reduced Earnings
# Reduced Earnings
Ireland could experience a loss in GDP of as much as 1.5% over the next century.
# education - Tuesday 18 May, 2021
# Oireachtas Committee
# Oireachtas Committee
The claims will be heard at the Oireachtas Education Committee this afternoon.
# education - Wednesday 5 May, 2021
# Midlands
# Midlands
AIT President Professor Ciarán Ó Catháin described today’s announcement as a “historic day” for the region.
# education - Monday 12 April, 2021
# Covid-19
# Covid-19
A million students and staff are back in school today.
# education - Saturday 10 April, 2021
# LINDA DOYLE
# LINDA DOYLE
Doyle will take over the role from Patrick Prendergast in August.
# education - Friday 9 April, 2021
# Your Say
# Your Say
Business owner Louisa Meehan says the arguments in favour of school uniforms don’t stack up anymore.
# education - Tuesday 16 March, 2021
# Education
# Education
The positivity rate after mass testing in schools last week was 2.4%.
# education - Saturday 13 March, 2021
# Making Up
# Making Up
Minister for Education Norma Foley has said that she is “very aware” of the loss of in-person teaching that current fifth year students have experienced.
# education - Thursday 11 March, 2021
# Education
# Education
The contribution fee for Irish students is €200.
# education - Monday 8 March, 2021
# Education
# Education
More pupils are set to return to schools next week.
# Higher Education
# Higher Education
At present the CAO doesn’t include applications for apprenticeships, or some further education traineeships.
# education - Friday 26 February, 2021
# Deputy Medical Officer
# Deputy Medical Officer
Around 320,000 students are to return to school buildings next week as part of a phased reopening.
# Education
From The42
# Education
The GPA is proposing that players must complete online education about anti-doping or face a one-match ban.
# Survey
# Survey
The findings are contained in the CSO’s latest ‘Social Impact of Covid-19 Survey’.
# education - Tuesday 23 February, 2021
# Living With Covid
# Living With Covid
Cabinet agreed to the phased re-opening of schools today.
# Reopening
# Reopening
Students have not been back in school since the Christmas break.
# education - Monday 22 February, 2021
# Special Education
# Special Education
Lorraine Dempsey, interim CEO of Inclusion Ireland said that the part-time schedule was causing “difficulties around routine”.
# education - Thursday 18 February, 2021
# Canvassing
Timetable to begin from Wednesday 9 June Sanctions for grade lobbying could include barring students form exams Reopening of schools likely to begin with LC students and young children
# education - Wednesday 17 February, 2021
# Education
# Education
The proposals follow intense discussions between the department and teaching unions.
# education - Tuesday 16 February, 2021
# Schools
# Schools
Mother of three, Rita Lovett, shares her concerns over the pace at which decisions are being made about the re-opening of schools.
# Education
# Education
Talks have been ongoing for weeks between the government and unions.
# education - Monday 15 February, 2021
# Education
# Education
Teacher Yvonne Brennan asks that the powers-that-be think of the wellbeing of the Class of 2021.
# education - Sunday 14 February, 2021
# Education
# Education
“I don’t know how I can show my face in the school again. Everyone has been pitted against each other,” one parent said.
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