Education system 'stuck in the last century'
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Give a laptop to every child entering secondary school; redesign course material around the new technology … Read more » |
Archive for November 2006
Second bundle of schools under PPP deal announced
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A further six schools have been selected to begin the planning process under the PPP building deal … Read more » |
Report shows increase in drug consumption among Irish schoolgirls
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Teenage girls in this country consume more cannabis than teenage boys, according to a new report Read more » |
Another school bus crash in Co Meath
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On 24 Nov 2006, a bus carrying 52 pupils to Navan in Co Meath collided with a car about four miles from the town Read more » |
Expert appointed to assess WIT submission
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An expert has been appointed by Education Minister Mary Hanafin to carry out a preliminary assessment Read more » |
NUI Maynooth introduces new sports scholarship
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The use of sport as a recruiting tool for universities and other third-level colleges is growing Read more » |
Professional Law Course now available in Cork
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A new Law School, with an intake of 73 trainees, was officially opened on Washington Street in Cork City by Micheal Martin … Read more » |
Graduates to be admitted to medicine from 2007
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Minister for Education Mary Hanafin has announced the establishment of a graduate entry programme in medicine Read more » |
Trinity Philosophical Society causes another stir
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The Burke Theatre boomed with whooping and whistling as the Oscar-winning actor entered to an uproarious standing ovation. Read more » |
Dr. Garret FitzGerald warns of ethical wasteland
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The former Taoiseach warned about the importance of laying 'firm ethical foundations … in our schools' … Read more » |
Sligo principal agrees to settle High Court action
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Last week, the principal of Ransboro National School, Co Sligo, settled his High Court action against the board of management … Read more » |
Mainstreaming of education for Travellers
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Less than half of Traveller children finish second level education, according to a report Read more » |
Financial literacy boosts self-confidence
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The Financial Regulator is pushing the idea that personal finance should be taught in schools Read more » |
New programme makes maths more relevant
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A new hands-on maths programme was launched at Oatlands College, Stillorgan, Co Dublin by Prof Brian Norton Read more » |
Schoolgirl wins gym injury claim
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A secondary school student has been awarded €60,000 in damages by the High Court Read more » |
Equality Tribunal rules in favour of dyslexic students
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The Equality Tribunal ruled that two former Leaving Cert students with dyslexia had been discriminated against Read more » |
Broad curriculum and large classes make work hard
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A new INTO survey reveals that one-third of primary teachers believe standards in English and Maths will fall Read more » |
Education does well in this year's Estimates
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Spending on education in schools is to increase by €742 million, the largest ever increase in day-to-day spending Read more » |
Hi-tech toys not 'particularly beneficial'
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New research indicates that electronic games, marketed for their educational benefits, may not be worth the expense Read more » |
Examiners could face a new challenge in ‘text-speak'
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New Zealand's Qualifications Authority has announced that 'text-speak' will be allowed in national examinations Read more » |