The silver anniversary celebrations of Erasmus, the world’s most successful student exchange programme, were launched today by Androulla Vassiliou.

As 1,600 primary and post primary teachers retire in February, managers and unions have assured parents that students will not be without teachers.

An integrated and innovative course for the teaching of the Irish curriculum, researched and written by teachers with many years’ experience.

Tóstal na Gaeilge, organised by Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge with the theme ‘Fortifying the status of the Irish Language’, was held in Dublin Jan 14.

As I retire today, having spent seven years in the post of CEO/Director, I would like to share some reflections on the development of the Teaching Council to date…

Almost half of all teachers will receive pay increases next September of €1,000 to €3,615 a year, as guaranteed under the Croke Park agreement.

Dr Hall asks the Minister to share his vision for the enhancement of initial teacher education, induction, continuing professional development, tertiary level.

The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) has directed its members not to take jobs in the Government’s internship scheme JobBridge.

Remarks from a letter to the Irish Times by Brendan Broderick, President ASTI, on the subject of inspection and performance in secondary schools.

Remarks from address by NAPD President Patricia O’Brien at the group’s Annual Conference 2011 in The Malton Hotel, Killarney, on October 20.

A 1-year intensive course exclusively for graduates seeking a grade C3 or higher in Leaving Cert Honours Irish is now available in north Co Dublin.

Liam Horan outlines the steps to take to ’sell’ yourself effectively at the interview in order to net that coveted job.

A new OECD report shows that 48pc of young Irish people hold a university degree - the highest rate in Europe and one of the highest in the OECD.

More and more students are opting to take the oral Irish exam since the introduction in 2010 of a new marking system for Irish at Junior Cert level.

50 teachers have been trained to give software development lessons to second level students by The Irish Computer Society, with support from Lero.

A confidential briefing document on reform of the Junior Cert has been prepared by the NCCA at the request of Minister for Education Ruairí Quinn.

Dr David Day, lecturer at University of Derby, desperately wanted a way to make his 4-year old daughter’s daily cystic fibrosis treatment endurable.

Hibernia College, Ireland’s only online third-level academy, has got approval from Teaching Council for a post-primary teacher training programme.

The habits and habitats of our favourite insects: Butterflies, Spiders, Ants and Bees. Seo agat iad!

Business mentor Liam Horan outlines the steps to take to ’sell’ yourself effectively in order to net that coveted job.