Admitting a mistake is good; let’s pull on the green jersey for the PISA tests to be administered in 200 schools; and are we educating our teachers for export?

“Digital classrooms can revolutionise pedagogy in the same way as free second level education was a major breakthrough for learning in the 1960s…”

There is a growing body of scientific research that highlights the importance of early intervention in the case of toddlers who appear to be ‘late talkers’.

Boston College is appealing the decision of a US district court requiring it to hand over interviews from republicans who participated in oral history project.

Researchers at the National University of Ireland Galway claim they have discovered a method to slow down the progression of Huntington’s disease.

A lesson plan on internet safety was launched on February 6 by the Garda Commissioner in advance of European Internet Safety Day on February 7.

Creativity has become an important goal for science education. Traditionally science dismissed creativity.

Eamon Dunphy was at it again recently: “Our political leaders are well meaning, but totally out of their depth, because many of them happen to be teachers”.

Seán Cottrell reports that the assembly of IPPN members at Citywest Hotel was the largest gathering of primary school principals in Europe this year.

‘Blue Star’ is a new pilot programme for primary school pupils throughout Ireland aimed at fostering a better understanding and knowledge of the EU.

Speaking at SFI board meeting on February 9, EU Commissioner Maire Geoghegan-Quinn emphasized the role of science in Ireland’s economic recovery.

The Call for Papers for EdTech 2012 Conference is now open. All accepted abstracts will be included in a new ILTA online journal to be launched in Oct.

Minister Ruairí Quinn has confirmed that the student contribution charge will increase by €250 annually for the next three years, reaching €3,000 by 2015.

Dr Ruaidhrí Neavyn, new President of Waterford Institute of Technology, outlines his future vision for the institute in a changing education landscape.

I was delighted to hear the radio ad from the Institute of Guidance Counsellors reminding the public of their availability in local schools to advise parents and…

Over 1,100 primary school principals attended their Network’s annual conference - the largest-ever turnout, with every county in the State represented.