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# Back To School

Irish people on Twitter have been sharing some really lovely things teachers did for them back in school

This will probably make you miss school.

9.3k

Aug 28th 2018, 10:10 AM

# homeless crisis

Homeless children in education: 'She is very tired in school, exhausted, I would be too if I had to travel'

A new report by the Children’s Rights Alliance looks at the impact of homelessness on children’s education.

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Jul 3rd 2018, 1:30 PM

# Education

Poll: Were your parents the biggest influence on your career choice?

Parents may not be fully aware of the vast range of science and technology careers available, Dr Des Fitzgerald said.

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Jun 4th 2018, 11:33 AM

# phone use

Parents and students are being asked for their say on the use of smartphones in schools

Age restrictions, the use of phones in the classroom, and the taking of photos in school are just some of the issues being consulted on.

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May 21st 2018, 8:40 AM

# recruitment appeal

'Scramble' for Leaving Cert examiners due to shortage across all subjects, Dáil told

Teachers, including recently qualified teachers and retired teachers, are being asked to apply.

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Apr 24th 2018, 8:33 PM

# Health

It's Active School Week and students are being encouraged to get out and try new activities

“We’re aiming to get everyone moving, and that’s particularly important for children.”

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Apr 23rd 2018, 6:10 AM

# unequal

'I've lost over €20k already. I can't save, get a mortgage or plan to have kids': Lower-pay teachers speak out

In a week where teachers united in their calls for equal pay, we spoke to some about their experiences.

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Apr 7th 2018, 8:30 AM

# Education

Parents and students will be able to have their say on the use of smartphones in schools

The Education Minister said smartphone use by students “increasingly caused concern”.

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Apr 4th 2018, 8:21 AM

# new teachers

Richard Bruton heckled at conference as teachers threaten to strike over pay issues

Unions have voted in favour of industrial action if pay inequality is not addressed.

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Apr 3rd 2018, 10:52 PM

# sex education

Minister orders full review of sex education in schools

Richard Bruton is due to address the annual conference of the ASTI teachers’ union this morning.

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Apr 3rd 2018, 7:18 AM

# Education

Unions will 'shut down schools' if equal pay for young teachers is not restored

The president of the INTO said members’ patience is now running thin.

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Apr 2nd 2018, 9:56 AM

Voices

Career breaks: 'We shouldn't be stopping young teachers from going and exploring the world'

We need to look at the real reasons behind our teacher shortages and think about how we can attract more people into the teaching profession, writes Garrett O’Dowd.

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Mar 16th 2018, 7:00 AM

# teaching courses

Want to be a teacher? The Government has allocated an extra 280 third level places

Specific focus will be placed on science, technology, engineering and maths teachers.

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Mar 14th 2018, 9:58 AM

# shortage

Richard Bruton targets career breaks and expresses concern that teachers are working abroad

The minister says that career breaks should only be granted if schools can replace the teacher.

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Jan 26th 2018, 10:53 AM

# guidance

'Problems coming in the door are more intense': Guidance counsellors say cuts hit teens hard

Some 600 of these posts were withdrawn in Budget 2012.

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Dec 25th 2017, 6:30 AM

# Isabelle's Law

Kilkenny mother starts petition for all teachers in Ireland to have CPR and first aid training

Maria Condon said defibrillators in all schools “is a great idea but is going to be pointless unless all staff are trained”.

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Nov 5th 2017, 7:00 AM

# Misconduct

First 'fitness to teach' hearing due to take place next week

About 25 complaints are currently being considered by the Teaching Council.

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Nov 2nd 2017, 5:18 PM

# Mental Health

Mindfulness in schools and less focus on points: What politicians want for Irish schoolchildren

The Oireachtas Education Committee has made a number recommendations to improve the mental health of school children.

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Sep 12th 2017, 3:13 PM

# Back To School

This Galway teacher's comics will resonate with any múinteoir heading back to school

So so accurate.

10.9k

Sep 6th 2017, 8:00 AM

# equal pay equal work

'Everyone who does the same job deserves the same pay': Mitchell O'Connor weighs in on teachers' pay

The Minister of State said she stands by the ideal that there should be equal pay for equal work.

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Aug 23rd 2017, 1:17 PM

# Teachers' Union of Ireland

TUI heads say they will recommend membership reject the new public sector pay deal

The TUI said the deal wasn’t good enough.

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Jun 8th 2017, 9:51 PM

# Discuss

English Paper One: Reactions to the first exam of this year's Leaving Cert

Fake news, democracy and inventing the wheel – how did the first day of State exams go?

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Jun 7th 2017, 4:05 PM

# 11th hour

Teachers say 'pay is insufficient' as urgent appeal made for Leaving Cert markers

The SEC said that it would have sufficient numbers in place and did not want to “cause alarm” with the appeal.

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Jun 1st 2017, 10:15 AM

# fidget spinners

This 'must-have' toy has been banned in some UK schools and is selling out here

Irish schools may follow suit if fidget spinners result in bullying.

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May 5th 2017, 6:15 AM

# Up In The Air

Newly qualified teachers unable to get dipped over new scheme

The INTO spokesperson added that the professional probation should be done away with.

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Apr 30th 2017, 8:15 AM

# vaccinations at school

Teachers' union pass motion asking for review of HPV vaccine scheme

The TUI said that the vote did not mean the vaccine or its effectiveness was being questioned.

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Apr 21st 2017, 3:06 PM

# pay restoration

Gap between teachers' pay is affecting staff morale - union survey

The Teachers’ Union of Ireland carried out a survey that indicates teachers’ morale at work is low because of the public pay dispute.

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Apr 17th 2017, 3:18 PM

# diversity

Government initiative to encourage more Travellers to become teachers

The initiative is aimed at encouraging disadvantaged groups into the teaching profession.

12.8k

Apr 17th 2017, 12:42 PM

# Education

'My daughter has special needs too': How should we educate gifted children in Ireland?

In Alberta, Canada, all gifted children are entitled to personalised learning plans, with the option of a specialised programme too.

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Mar 5th 2017, 8:15 AM

# Strabane

Police called to canteen brawl at Tyrone secondary school

Police said no serious injuries were reported following the altercation.

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Feb 8th 2017, 7:38 AM

# grievance

Schools to be required to publish all complaints made against them

Under a new student and parent charter, schools will have to outline the outcome of each complaint made by parents.

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Dec 5th 2016, 2:24 PM

# Deal or no deal

After weeks of negotiation, a 'final' pay deal has been offered to ASTI teachers

There has been some movement on supervision and substitution and Junior Cert cycle reform.

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Nov 30th 2016, 5:40 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Is it time for a new public sector pay agreement?

Current starting salaries for gardaí, nurses, and teachers are still lagging significantly behind their 2010 equivalents.

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Nov 20th 2016, 9:57 AM

# public pay demands

How do wages of gardaí, nurses and teachers measure up to six years ago?

This year has already seen industrial unrest among doctors, nurses, teachers and gardaí.

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Nov 20th 2016, 8:00 AM

# A1 Sharon

A typical student teacher here is a high-achieving, socially advantaged, white Irish woman

Demand for student teacher positions is still high despite ongoing industrial action over newly-qualified pay.

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Nov 10th 2016, 8:55 AM

# Schooled

'Talking is always better than walking': Relief this morning as teachers to attend pay talks

The agreement to suspend the action has been welcomed by the government and education bodies.

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Nov 9th 2016, 9:14 AM

# ASTI

Schools will reopen tomorrow as teachers' union enters talks

Teachers were due to withdraw from supervision and substitution duties tomorrow, leading to the closure of schools nationwide.

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Nov 8th 2016, 9:35 PM

# Teachers

Around 500 secondary schools closed today as teachers strike

The strike centres on pay for newly-qualified teachers.

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Nov 8th 2016, 7:40 AM

# No deal

Confirmed: About 400 secondary schools will be closed tomorrow

No deal was reached today.

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Nov 6th 2016, 7:36 PM

# Strike

Talks scheduled for tomorrow to avert large-scale teacher strikes

Teachers represented by the ASTI union will stop performing supervisory or substitution duties from Monday

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Nov 4th 2016, 10:15 PM