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#Education

# education - Thursday 16 July, 2020

Not all third-level students will be able to be accommodated on campus in the autumn
# Back To College
# Back To College

Not all third-level students will be able to be accommodated on campus in the autumn

Jul 16th 2020, 4:58 PM 19,850 Views 18 Comments

The minister said international students can come to the country to study as long as they self-isolate.

# education - Friday 10 July, 2020

‘Significant’ amount of extra staff needed to reopen schools, Covid-19 committee told
# Education
# Education

‘Significant’ amount of extra staff needed to reopen schools, Covid-19 committee told

Jul 10th 2020, 12:32 PM 22,332 Views 20 Comments

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
# Green Shoots
# Green Shoots

CAO applications: Jump in demand for climate and transport college courses

Jul 8th 2020, 2:39 PM 22,261 Views 10 Comments

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
# Education
# Education

Covid-19 'assistants' needed in schools when they return, say principals

Jul 7th 2020, 8:17 AM 33,786 Views 73 Comments

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
# Back To School
# Back To School

It is not envisaged that significant PPE will need to be worn when schools reopen, says minister

Jun 24th 2020, 4:33 PM 15,488 Views 24 Comments

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
# Hiv Awareness
From The42
# Hiv Awareness

'When I found out, I thought I was going to die' - Wales great Gareth Thomas opens up on experience with HIV

Jun 24th 2020, 10:28 AM 3,264 Views 0 Comments

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'
# Schools
# Schools

Two-metre rule 'would mean one day at school weekly for primary pupils'

Jun 12th 2020, 2:57 PM 45,055 Views 100 Comments

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
# Face Coverings
# Face Coverings

Health officials recommend campaign to educate public on the wearing of face masks

Jun 11th 2020, 7:28 PM 12,971 Views 24 Comments

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
# Roadmap
From The42
# Roadmap

GAA set to launch their Covid-19 education programme for clubs ahead of return to action

Jun 10th 2020, 5:56 PM 5,852 Views 0 Comments

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
# Covid-19
# Covid-19

Professor Sam McConkey: The reality is it could be November before schools are back in full

Jun 5th 2020, 7:30 AM 34,583 Views 52 Comments

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
# Joe McHugh
# Joe McHugh

Plans to be announced for summer classes for children with special needs, or from disadvantaged areas

Jun 4th 2020, 5:44 PM 22,497 Views 44 Comments

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
# Education
# Education

A tribute to the Class of 2020: How one group of teachers marked the end of school for sixth years

Jun 1st 2020, 7:00 AM 62,665 Views 18 Comments

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
# Education
# Education

Government to reopen primary and secondary schools at the end of August

May 29th 2020, 3:51 PM 100,673 Views 103 Comments

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
# Coronavirus
# Coronavirus

Irish-focused study finds no evidence that Covid-19 was transmitted in schools before government closures

May 29th 2020, 11:42 AM 14,751 Views 26 Comments

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
# Schools
# Schools

Over 98% of Leaving Cert students sign up for Calculated Grades system

May 28th 2020, 10:15 PM 21,499 Views 24 Comments

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
# College Times
# College Times

The new Munster Technological University will be established in 2021

May 26th 2020, 10:36 PM 31,181 Views 26 Comments

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
# Covid-19
# Covid-19

View from a teacher: So far we’ve been putting out fires, but it's time for proper solutions

May 23rd 2020, 7:30 AM 28,502 Views 81 Comments

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
# Indemnity
# Indemnity

ASTI changes tack and is now advising its members to comply with the Leaving Cert calculated grades system

Updated May 22nd 2020, 5:32 PM 22,471 Views 59 Comments

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?
# Education
# Education

Covid-19 will still be here in September so why not open schools sooner?

May 20th 2020, 2:47 PM 45,433 Views 152 Comments

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
# Covid-19
# Covid-19

Universities plan for life during a pandemic as Cambridge goes fully online for 2021

May 20th 2020, 8:25 AM 20,580 Views 15 Comments

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
# Leaving Cert
# Leaving Cert

'That is a disgrace': Row erupts over claims 'school profiling' will discriminate against some students

May 13th 2020, 4:37 PM 29,119 Views 81 Comments

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
# Joe McHugh
# Joe McHugh

'Too early' to say how schools will be able to re-open in September, says education minister

May 10th 2020, 8:36 PM 42,944 Views 100 Comments

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
# Covid-19
# Covid-19

Memo being brought to Cabinet as speculation about Leaving Cert cancellation mounts

Updated May 7th 2020, 10:45 PM 38,664 Views 115 Comments

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?
# Education
# Education

Explainer: What are the options for this year's Leaving Cert, and why is it so complicated?

May 7th 2020, 3:54 PM 30,711 Views 44 Comments

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
# Coronavirus
# Coronavirus

'Alternative assessment models' discussed at meeting about Leaving Cert plans

May 6th 2020, 3:57 PM 17,681 Views 38 Comments

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
# Education
# Education

Schools will not reopen until September but 'it's still the plan' for Leaving Cert students to get two weeks of classes

May 1st 2020, 7:25 PM 69,278 Views 130 Comments

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
# State Exams
# State Exams

Junior Cert students to receive 'certificates of completion' from State and written report from school

Apr 29th 2020, 1:50 PM 129,562 Views 84 Comments

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
# Leinster House
# Leinster House

Dáil to sit today to discuss Covid-19 impacts on Ireland's economy

Apr 23rd 2020, 6:10 AM 7,130 Views 11 Comments

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
# Covid-19
# Covid-19

'We're not the ones making that decision': Tony Holohan refuses to be drawn on whether Leaving Cert will happen

Apr 14th 2020, 6:55 PM 115,945 Views 85 Comments

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
# Covid-19
# Covid-19

Students most worried about families' health and work uncertainty amid crisis

Apr 14th 2020, 2:50 PM 10,645 Views 3 Comments

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
# Homeschooling
# Homeschooling

Teaching during the Covid-19 crisis: Four weeks in, the novelty has given way to inertia for some students

Apr 8th 2020, 7:00 PM 40,298 Views 32 Comments

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
# Higher Education
# Higher Education

Universities and colleges scrap all in-person exams taking place during the Covid-19 pandemic

Apr 8th 2020, 12:15 AM 37,791 Views 33 Comments

Online exams or rescheduled exams will take place instead.

# education - Thursday 2 April, 2020

Government defers controversial 'School Inclusion Model' for SNAs
# Education
# Education

Government defers controversial 'School Inclusion Model' for SNAs

Updated Apr 2nd 2020, 8:55 PM 36,385 Views 9 Comments

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
# Home School Hub
# Home School Hub

A TV class for primary school children starts on RTÉ2 today at 11am

Mar 30th 2020, 6:30 AM 52,311 Views 47 Comments

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
# Homeschooling
# Homeschooling

Homeschooling: Two experienced practitioners and two 'struggling to adjust' parents give their advice

Mar 25th 2020, 12:52 PM 22,089 Views 13 Comments

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
# Coronavirus
# Coronavirus

Government working on 'contingency plans' for Leaving Cert

Updated Mar 24th 2020, 5:05 PM 115,090 Views 133 Comments

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
# Breakfast Clubs
# Breakfast Clubs

Government examining how to continue with meals for vulnerable children during school closure

Mar 19th 2020, 1:34 PM 13,438 Views 11 Comments

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
# Covid-19
# Covid-19

Taoiseach orders schools, colleges and childcare facilities to close from 6pm this evening to prevent spread of coronavirus

Updated Mar 12th 2020, 12:50 PM 249,041 Views 265 Comments

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
# Cao Applications
# Cao Applications

CAO applications show drop in languages, arts and agriculture

Mar 10th 2020, 6:00 AM 17,838 Views 18 Comments

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
# Pure In Heart
# Pure In Heart

Catholic group that taped students together in sex ed talks develops presentation for primary schools

Mar 7th 2020, 7:30 AM 118,840 Views 169 Comments

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.

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