Archive for February 2007

The murky grey area of mobile phone and internet

The videos of teachers and students at Malibu High School started popping up last month on YouTube

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'Bebo-style' website launched by Trocaire

Trócaire marked the start of its Lenten campaign by launching a website designed to increase awareness and encourage debate

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Irish Science Olympiad competition

An All-Ireland science competition in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Programming and Physics, which is open to all second-level students

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Educate Together launches national campaign

On 15 February 2007, Educate Together launched the New Schools for 21st Century Ireland campaign

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'Autistic children need ABA schools'

Putting autistic children straight into mainstream education is 'putting the cart before the horse', according to the Mayo Action Group

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Teenagers want adults to change their attitude

On Saturday, 17 February, 200 young delegates from around the country attended Dáil na nÓg in Croke Park

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ASTI calls for extension of Behaviour Support Service

The ASTI has called on the Minister for Education and Science to extend the role of the National Behaviour Support Service

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25 unfilled posts in Dublin for Speech Therapists

Children in Dublin with language disorders are losing out, according to Fine Gael Senator Brian Hayes

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What the CAO should do

Recommendations by guidance counsellor and writer Brian Mooney, following this year's problems with the online application process

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Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2007

Speech by Minister Mary Hanafin on 15 February 2007

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Nutrition tips for top grades

Students preparing for Leaving and Junior Cert exams this summer will do better if they pay attention to their diet

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Techniques to pre-empt problems with homework

In hundreds of homes across the country the same scenario plays itself out evening after evening as parents and children

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Deep-rooted dilemma in Irish education system

A deep-rooted dilemma within the Irish educational system, relevant to every part of the country, has been highlighted by the current supply crisis

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Training course on Education for Sustainable Development

ECO-UNESCO, Ireland's environmental education and youth organisation, is offering a one-day introductory course on

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Secondary Teacher Assistant Researchers Programme

Science Foundation Ireland has announced details of the 2007 Secondary Teacher Assistant Researchers programme

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Information Morning for Mature Students

The Foundation Course for Higher Education is a pre-university course solely for mature students

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Generous investment in Early Intervention Programme

The Government has partnered with Atlantic Philanthropies in funding the Prevention and Early Intervention

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Youth groups get €2m from dormant accounts

Over 1,400 clubs and groups throughout the country will receive grants of up to €5,000

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Revised Estimates provide extra funding for Education

Minister Mary Hanafin has welcomed the additional funding provided for education in the Revised Estimates

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Bullying continues apace and finds new routes

The incidence of bullying is roughly the same now as it was in 1993-1994, according to preliminary findings

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