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# education - Yesterday’s News
‘Significant’ amount of extra staff needed to reopen schools, Covid-19 committee told
Seán Ó Foghlú said students coming out of teaching college this year will be “a main source” of extra staffing.
# education - Wednesday 8 July, 2020
CAO applications: Jump in demand for climate and transport college courses
The date for the main body of offers for students completing the Leaving Cert has not yet been set.
# education - Tuesday 7 July, 2020
Covid-19 'assistants' needed in schools when they return, say principals
The NAPD has also called for a financial package to ensure adequate levels of cleaning in schools.
# education - Wednesday 24 June, 2020
It is not envisaged that significant PPE will need to be worn when schools reopen, says minister
Guidelines for schools are currently being drafted.
'When I found out, I thought I was going to die' - Wales great Gareth Thomas opens up on experience with HIV
The former rugby star is determined to keep the conversation going, educate others and break the stigma around the virus.
# education - Friday 12 June, 2020
Two-metre rule 'would mean one day at school weekly for primary pupils'
McHugh said if the rule remains in place, students will engage in blended learning from home on the other days.
# education - Thursday 11 June, 2020
Health officials recommend campaign to educate public on the wearing of face masks
The campaign will outline best practice for use of face coverings in retail outlets and on public transport.
# education - Wednesday 10 June, 2020
GAA set to launch their Covid-19 education programme for clubs ahead of return to action
Small groups can train on pitches from 29 June.
# education - Friday 5 June, 2020
Professor Sam McConkey: The reality is it could be November before schools are back in full
But Professor McConkey says if we went for a trial return this month, schools could be up and running by September.
# education - Thursday 4 June, 2020
Plans to be announced for summer classes for children with special needs, or from disadvantaged areas
Minister for Education Joe McHugh told the Dáil about the plan this afternoon.
# education - Monday 1 June, 2020
A tribute to the Class of 2020: How one group of teachers marked the end of school for sixth years
As schools end an academic year in the Covid-19 pandemic, a group of secondary teachers in Tallaght had to pay tribute to their students.
# education - Friday 29 May, 2020
Government to reopen primary and secondary schools at the end of August
It may not be possible for all students to attend class every day, Varadkar said today.
Irish-focused study finds no evidence that Covid-19 was transmitted in schools before government closures
The authors suggest that evidence of transmission among school children has yet to emerge.
# education - Thursday 28 May, 2020
Over 98% of Leaving Cert students sign up for Calculated Grades system
The deadline to register has been extended until midday tomorrow.
# education - Tuesday 26 May, 2020
The new Munster Technological University will be established in 2021
The new technological university will be formed by Cork Institute of Technology and Institute of Technology Tralee.
# education - Saturday 23 May, 2020
View from a teacher: So far we’ve been putting out fires, but it's time for proper solutions
One secondary school teacher says now is also an opportunity to reimagine a new way of educating Irish students.
# education - Friday 22 May, 2020
ASTI changes tack and is now advising its members to comply with the Leaving Cert calculated grades system
Education Minister Joe McHugh has welcomed the development.
# education - Wednesday 20 May, 2020
Covid-19 will still be here in September so why not open schools sooner?
Ken Cowley, a parent and business owner, believes it’s time NPHET considered a careful reopening of schools.
Universities plan for life during a pandemic as Cambridge goes fully online for 2021
The UK university has said it is “likely” that social distancing will continue to be required.
# education - Wednesday 13 May, 2020
'That is a disgrace': Row erupts over claims 'school profiling' will discriminate against some students
Education Minister Joe McHugh defended the decision to cancel this year’s Leaving Certificate.
# education - Sunday 10 May, 2020
'Too early' to say how schools will be able to re-open in September, says education minister
Schools and colleges have been shut since March.
# education - Thursday 7 May, 2020
Memo being brought to Cabinet as speculation about Leaving Cert cancellation mounts
However, concerns have been raised about the legality of predicted grades.
Explainer: What are the options for this year's Leaving Cert, and why is it so complicated?
There’s a growing feeling among parents and students that the Leaving Cert should be cancelled.
# education - Wednesday 6 May, 2020
'Alternative assessment models' discussed at meeting about Leaving Cert plans
Most students want the exams to be cancelled, according to a new survey.
# education - Friday 1 May, 2020
Schools will not reopen until September but 'it's still the plan' for Leaving Cert students to get two weeks of classes
It is expected that the Leaving Certificate exams will still go ahead from 29 July.
# education - Wednesday 29 April, 2020
Junior Cert students to receive 'certificates of completion' from State and written report from school
Plans to hold a school-based version of the Junior Cert in the autumn have been cancelled.
# education - Thursday 23 April, 2020
Dáil to sit today to discuss Covid-19 impacts on Ireland's economy
The Taoiseach will answer questions about the public health emergency.
# education - Tuesday 14 April, 2020
'We're not the ones making that decision': Tony Holohan refuses to be drawn on whether Leaving Cert will happen
The Leaving Cert has been postponed from its usual June period to late July or early August.
Students most worried about families' health and work uncertainty amid crisis
More than 700 university students answered a new survey about the Covid-19 pandemic.
# education - Wednesday 8 April, 2020
Teaching during the Covid-19 crisis: Four weeks in, the novelty has given way to inertia for some students
One secondary school teacher describes the swift and extraordinary changes that she and her students are adjusting to.
Universities and colleges scrap all in-person exams taking place during the Covid-19 pandemic
Online exams or rescheduled exams will take place instead.
# education - Thursday 2 April, 2020
Government defers controversial 'School Inclusion Model' for SNAs
The Department is deferring the introduction of the new model due to disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
# education - Monday 30 March, 2020
A TV class for primary school children starts on RTÉ2 today at 11am
The ‘Home School Hub’ will be aired each morning from 11am to 12 noon on RTÉ2.
# education - Wednesday 25 March, 2020
Homeschooling: Two experienced practitioners and two 'struggling to adjust' parents give their advice
Parents throughout Ireland are facing new and difficult challenges. What advice is there from those who’ve been doing this for years?
# education - Tuesday 24 March, 2020
Government working on 'contingency plans' for Leaving Cert
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that there was a very good chance state exams would go ahead as planned this summer.
# education - Thursday 19 March, 2020
Government examining how to continue with meals for vulnerable children during school closure
The Minister for Education acknowledged that many children rely on programmes such as the breakfast club at their schools.
# education - Thursday 12 March, 2020
Taoiseach orders schools, colleges and childcare facilities to close from 6pm this evening to prevent spread of coronavirus
The news was announced by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in the United States this morning.
# education - Tuesday 10 March, 2020
CAO applications show drop in languages, arts and agriculture
A total of 72,973 applications were received by CAO by the due date on 1 February.
# education - Saturday 7 March, 2020
Catholic group that taped students together in sex ed talks develops presentation for primary schools
Teenagers have previously spoken to TheJournal.ie about the presentations in secondary schools – in one case a group was told condoms fail one in six times.
# education - Wednesday 4 March, 2020
Opinion: This Seachtain na Gaeilge, we should celebrate the rise of the Gaelscoil Generation
Gaelscoileanna increased in numbers in the last 40 years, and now we have young business leaders with a passion for Gaeilge, writes Daithí de Buitléir.
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THE SPOTLIGHT IS once again on Dublin City Council after plans were revealed for a €15 million sea pool in Dublin city centre.
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