More than 180 parents were brought to court last year for failing to send their children to school and nine of these were given a prison sentence.

More than 50,000 people have taken part in the filming of a new reality show, which aims to get English-speaking communities talking Irish daily.

A groundbreaking discovery has led scientists to believe that being hooked on a behaviour can be just as physically damaging as addiction to drugs.

As the closing date for submission of CAO applications approaches, thousands of students across the country will be wrestling with career and college choices.

Primary school children in Ireland spend 2nd highest amount of time in class of all children in the OECD but receive least tuition in maths, says report.

Responding to pressure from politicians, unions, teachers, parents, Minister Quinn has announced a review of proposed cuts in disadvantaged schools.

Career experts expect a marked increase in points this year for entry to third-level colleges, especially in science, technology, agriculture…

Former Dublin teacher Steven Duggan, now worldwide education strategy manager for Microsoft, claims that class size is “largely irrelevant”.

Children who grow up without a daily routine of regular bedtimes and family meals are likely to achieve poorer grades in school, a UK report warns.

The fact that fee-paying schools save rather than cost the taxpayer money must be central to the debate on private schools, says Irish Independent.

Department figures show that 640 primary teachers and 465 second-level teachers have indicated their intention to retire in January or February 2012.

Dr Michael Jackson, Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin, has called on all Protestant fee-charging schools to open up their books to state officials.

Guidance Counsellor Mai Kerins explains the dual role of her job - career counselling and personal counselling - and its vital importance for students.

350 schools and 550 projects have been entered into the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition to be held at the RDS in Dublin, 12-14 January

Cork principal Ken Whyte said parents who send children to fee-paying schools are being “penalised’” for their commitment to children’s education.

The Department may target single-sex post-primary schools for a cut in teacher numbers on grounds that co-ed schools have more complex needs.

Minister Ruairí Quinn has ordered an analysis of the way in which private schools spend the €120 million they receive annually in fees from parents.

The 56 fee-paying schools in the state have two main forms of income - fees received annually from parents and support from state for teacher salaries.

Many private schools resent the way they are being “targeted” and say their schools have been built up courtesy of donations and at little cost to state.

“Mammies and daddies… need to move away from notion that future secure employment is in traditional professions such as medicine, law, teaching.”