Archive for May 2006

USI welcomes “triumph of education values”

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has welcomed the decision not to relocate the National College of Art & Design

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When to use a comma

Ever get confused about when exactly one should insert a comma? The following pointers may help:

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Petition regarding Irish language policy

The Steering Committee of Glór na nGael has decided to start an on-line petition regarding Fine Gael's new policy on the Irish Language in the educational system

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Graduate Diploma/Masters in Dance

This part-time programme of study at University of Limerick runs on Saturdays throughout the academic year and full-time for three weeks during July

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Basic Intensive Course in Reality Therapy

Reality Therapy is a method of counselling based on Choice Theory, which helps people take more effective control of their lives

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Opportunities for schools and teachers

Funding is available to attend contact seminars for those interested in becoming involved in a school partnership

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Giving the best to your students

Over the past two years the Microsoft IT Academy programme has come on stream, and to date has attracted over 60 post primary schools nationwide

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Meet Tomás Ó Ruairc, Foras na Gaeilge

Who's Who introduces you to people who are making an important contribution to education in Ireland today

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British minister praises Catholic schools

Catholic schools impart a strong sense of values to their students, a British education minister has said

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Mainstreaming - inclusion or abuse?

Including children with special educational needs in mainstream classrooms can be “a form of abuse”

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Does every school need a principal?

The National College for School Leadership in England has issued a report suggesting that every school does not need a head teacher

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Director of Drug Programme wins award

Christopher Murphy of CROSSCARE has won the Vodafone Passion for the world around us Award 2006

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Expert group to examine medical education

Minister for Education Mary Hanafin has established an expert group to oversee reform of medical education

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Conference to discuss school reports

The INTO is to hold a consultative conference on June 17 to discuss the issue of school inspection reports

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Department looks for more productivity

The government has told teacher unions that agreement will have to be reached on procedures for dealing with underperforming teachers

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Questions raised about grade inflation

New figures reveal that many more students are now getting top points in the Leaving Cert than ever before

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INTO asks parents to petition Minister

The INTO has launched a nationwide campaign, asking parents in over 3,000 primary schools to back a petition

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Student of the Year 2006

Fourteen year old Anita McCluskey, student at St. Michael's Loreto School, Navan, Co Meath, is this year's winner of the title Student of the Year

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