Minister Batt O’Keeffe has allocated an extra €2.7m for substitute cover in second level schools and has also confirmed a deal for primary schools.

Dhá leabhar nuafhoilsithe do pháistí 6 bliana+ le Maolíosa Ní Chléirigh agus Brighid McLaughlin.

The NEWB analysis of school attendance data in primary and post-primary schools, from 2003-04 to 2005-06, was published on December 11.

‘Anseo’ is an attendance and administration system designed to meet the requirements of schools. Now in its 8th year and in 74 schools nationwide…

While certain politicians watched football in Old Trafford, some 60,000 campaigners staged the biggest education protest in the history of the state.

Fundamental to any educational programme for deaf children is the principle of enabling them to make maximum use of whatever hearing they have got…

For the past four weeks, parents, students and teachers from Dublin’s northside have been picketing the office of Minister Sean Haughey.

6,000 teachers, parents and pupils marched through Donegal town on 29 November to protest against the “draconian measures” planned for schools.

The JMB, which represents up to 400 secondary schools, is awaiting legal advice on whether some grant cuts would breach the 1998 Education Act.

Many teachers would like guidance and support in addressing homophobic bullying and in dealing with their own discomfort around homosexual issues.

As more and more students get exemptions in state exams for grammar and spelling, a confidential report suggests the practice should come to an end.

The Computer Clubhouse is an after-school technology centre for young people, aged 8-18 years, from under-served communities in Dublin 8.

A study published last month in the American Journal of Psychiatry reveals shape and volume differences in the brains of children with ADHD.

Demonstrations over cuts continue around the country, with thousands of parents and teachers clamouring for a U-turn on the harsh measures.

Six students have been selected to represent Ireland at the 2008 International Junior Science Olympiad in Korea on 7-16 December 2008.

A survey reveals that 82 per cent of Fine Gael representatives believe radical revision of our second level system is necessary for effective operation.

An EU-wide survey shows that young Irish people believe in technology and think the Government should spend more money on scientific research.

At the Fine Gael National Conference, education spokesman Brian Hayes appraised the current problems and outlined his vision for third level.

Dhá leabhar nuafhoilsithe do pháistí 8 mbliana+ le Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin agus Máire Breatnach.

Over 100 post primary students attended a seminar on Irish Language Technologies held in Áras Inis Gluaire, Béal an Mhuirthead, Co Mayo.