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London food
fromIrish Independent
8 hours ago

Five things to do around the country this weekend while enjoying the fine weather

Numerous family-friendly events are happening this weekend, including the Waterford Festival of Food and the Cúirt International Festival of Literature.
#education
fromIndependent
1 day ago
Education

Gambling addict principal who stole 100,000 from school has suspension confirmed by High Court

UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Labour's youth unemployment tsar hits out at exam-obsessed' British schools

The education system is criticized for focusing too much on exams and not enough on preparing students for work and life.
fromIndependent
5 days ago
Education

'It took a year just to nail down a basic structure' - parents tell of struggle to keep religion out of their twins' education

Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Exam-obsessed' schools leave pupils unready for work, Alan Milburn says

An exam-focused education system is failing to prepare young people for the workforce, emphasizing the need for real-world skills development.
Education
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Teachers warn of industrial action 'firestorm' over pay as AI fears and funding rows dominate conferences

Primary school teachers in Ireland may strike this autumn over unpaid wages and demands for higher pay due to inflation.
fromIndependent
1 day ago
Education

Gambling addict principal who stole 100,000 from school has suspension confirmed by High Court

UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Labour's youth unemployment tsar hits out at exam-obsessed' British schools

The education system is criticized for focusing too much on exams and not enough on preparing students for work and life.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Officials too slow to act on falling pupil numbers in England, says watchdog

England's declining birthrate is causing a significant drop in school funding and a surplus of school places, impacting education quality.
fromIndependent
5 days ago
Education

'It took a year just to nail down a basic structure' - parents tell of struggle to keep religion out of their twins' education

Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Exam-obsessed' schools leave pupils unready for work, Alan Milburn says

An exam-focused education system is failing to prepare young people for the workforce, emphasizing the need for real-world skills development.
Law
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Enoch Burke fails in bid to stop disciplinary appeal hearing going ahead tomorrow

The High Court denied Enoch Burke's request to halt a disciplinary appeals panel hearing regarding his dismissal.
#elections
US Elections
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Electoral commission calls on Government to make changes to improve voting process

The electoral commission urges the Government to enhance election administration and ensure staff can freely observe the voting process.
US Elections
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Electoral commission calls on Government to make changes to improve voting process

The electoral commission urges the Government to enhance election administration and ensure staff can freely observe the voting process.
US Elections
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Electoral commission calls on Government to make changes to improve voting process

The electoral commission urges the Government to enhance election administration and ensure staff can freely observe the voting process.
US Elections
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Electoral commission calls on Government to make changes to improve voting process

The electoral commission urges the Government to enhance election administration and ensure staff can freely observe the voting process.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Reform UK unveils plans for Union flags and patriotic' history lessons in schools

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism without paywalls.
#ai-in-education
Education
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

What Will It Take to Get A.I. Out of Schools?

A growing number of parents and educators oppose the integration of A.I. in education, viewing it as manipulative and deceptive.
World politics
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Mary Regan: After folding easily in the face of the fuel protests, the government now faces similar pressures from trade unions

Unions are presenting demands following the government's response to fuel protests.
Boston
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Woman who was abused by garda ex-husband says she was broken in 'every part of my life'

Margaret Loftus experienced a recurring nightmare symbolizing her feelings of entrapment while attempting to bring a complaint of domestic abuse.
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

Body-Slamming the Department of Education

McMahon is familiar with organizations built around an increasingly unstable man who is a genius at spinning story lines that inflame the crowd and damage enemies and institutions but, if you think too hard about them, don't necessarily add up to a coherent narrative.
SF politics
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Martin Breheny: The Dublin footballers need some help on the sideline - it's time to put in a call to Pat Gilroy

John O'Leary's save in the 1981 Dublin-Wicklow Leinster SFC quarter-final was one of the best seen in over 50 years of GAA coverage.
Liverpool FC
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Music teacher gets two-year road ban for driving 800m in reverse on wrong side of road after eating cannabis cake

Marta Burns, a music teacher, unwittingly consumed a cannabis-laced cake, which led her to mistakenly believe that gardaí were robbers pursuing her.
London politics
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Meath house at centre of 20-year planning row has now been erased from landscape

The 557 sq m development in Bohermeen has now been totally demolished and removed from the landscape after a 20-year legal battle.
Boston real estate
fromTruthout
5 days ago

As Fuel Protests Sweep Ireland, the Left Points to Imperialism as the Culprit

As of April 16, the International Energy Agency reported that Europe has around six weeks left of jet fuel amid the ongoing war on Iran. This comes on the heels of a seven-day long blockade of major roadways by a decentralized coalition of farmers, truckers, agricultural contractors, and others in protest of skyrocketing fuel prices in Ireland.
Europe news
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

School choice is booming in Iowa. Are students better off?

Cedar Rapids Community School District faces potential closures due to competition from charter and private schools amid funding challenges.
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Revealed: Children among nearly 200 patients kept in hospital last year because they had no home to go to

Delayed discharges in hospitals increased from 148 to 191 patients due to homelessness and lack of proper step-down care.
fromIndependent
6 days ago

How to find Ireland's best value current account in a very crowded banking market

Austrian bank Bawag struck a deal to buy PTSB for €1.62bn, marking a significant shift in the Irish banking landscape.
European startups
UK politics
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Fionnan Sheahan: Leo Varadkar's rural leprechaun economics fails to recognise special tax arrangements in urban areas

Former taoiseach provides insights into government thinking but overlooks the origins of key developments like the IFSC, Temple Bar, and Silicon Docks.
Law
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Sex offender's appeal rejected as judge refuses to name former TD who provided character reference

Judge Edwards criticized a TD for praising Daniel Ramamoorthy while neglecting the victim and the nature of the crimes.
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Government accused of 'throwing renters to the wolves' over garden-home exemptions

Threshold, Age Action and the Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) warn the proposal could negatively affect students and older people who may be pressured by family members seeking to benefit from their property.
London politics
SF politics
fromIndependent
4 days ago

David W Higgins: There was more to the fuel protests than diesel prices - liberalism had gone too far

The Government is perceived as disconnected from parts of society, with minimal distinction between centrists and Social Democrats.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Ontario education minister announcing school system changes Monday | CBC News

Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra will announce changes to the school system amid financial oversight and criticism of school board spending.
#special-educational-needs
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Schools forced to cut back on support for Send pupils in England, poll finds

Two-fifths of school leaders in England have reduced support for children with special educational needs due to a long-standing financial crisis.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Lack of specialist staff hinders support for Send children, teacher survey finds

Oversized classes and inadequate staffing hinder support for children with special educational needs and disabilities in England's mainstream schools.
Education
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Schools do not have enough staff to make SEND reforms work, union warns

Schools lack sufficient staff and funding to support the government's inclusion goals for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Europe politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Irish income taxes are below average and closer to US than many EU peers, OECD data shows

The average tax wedge for a single Irish worker is 32%, lower than the EU average and closer to the US rate.
UK politics
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Explainer: What is the Annual Progress Report, and what does it tell us about the state of Ireland's economy?

The Annual Progress Report assesses the state of public finances midway between the 2026 budget and October's Budget 2027.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

'Such a let-down' - healthcare students on NHS recruitment squeeze

A trainee paramedic spoke about looking for work abroad because of a recruitment freeze in Wales, resonating with many students feeling left in limbo.
Higher education
SF politics
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Willie O'Dea: Fianna Fail rebels are right - this Government is allergic to humanity

Fianna Fáil is currently in its deepest state of despair compared to previous leadership crises and historical performance.
Renovation
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Parents urge council to back down after state's largest private creche told to remove unauthorised structures

Families urge local council to allow retention of unauthorized structures at Junior Genius Childcare.
fromeLearning Industry
2 days ago

Diagnostic Assessment In Education: A Strategic Guide For K-12 And Higher Ed Teachers

A diagnostic assessment is a pre-instruction evaluation used to identify learners' prior knowledge, skill gaps, and misconceptions before teaching begins. Its purpose is not to grade performance, but to inform decisions about teaching, pacing, and support.
Education
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Mobile phones to be banned in schools in England under new plans

A statutory ban on mobile phones in schools in England will be introduced to support child safeguarding legislation.
Education
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Meet the S.F. school board candidates: Should Algebra 1 be offered to all 8th grade students?

The San Francisco school board will offer Algebra 1 as an elective for all eighth graders after community support and a study showed previous removal was ineffective.
Education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

UK schools could lose 288m in funding due to falling pupil numbers, watchdog warns

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and highlights a significant funding shortfall in Britain's schools due to declining pupil numbers.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

California is leading national preschool expansion, but quality lags, report says

California's preschool expansion has increased enrollment but needs to improve the quality of early education programs.
Education
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Bring research and evidence into classroom products

Bridging the gap between learning science and classroom tools is essential for empowering educators and enhancing student learning.
Education
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

'There was no warning... it's beyond disheartening' - Dublin teacher loses rent supplement allowance after wage increases by 55c an hour

An English language teacher faces financial strain after losing rent supplement, prompting consideration of moving abroad for better housing and career opportunities.
Education
fromIndependent
1 week ago

With so many teachers suffering from burnout, could parents be part of the problem?

Teachers are experiencing severe burnout and considering leaving the profession due to heightened expectations.
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Fionnan Sheahan: Posh parents are spoiling Hot School Meals scheme for the plain people of Ireland

Negative responses to state services reflect a culture of entitlement and lack of appreciation.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Primary teachers demand reform to assault leave scheme as 58pc experience physical aggression in classroom

58% of teachers have experienced physical aggression such as scratching, biting, and thrown objects in classrooms, indicating a serious issue regarding teacher safety.
Education
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Monday Morning Headlines: Teachers Begin Strike In Dublin

Dublin teachers strike over budget cuts and layoffs; schools operate limited schedules while multiple regions face economic and social crises including teacher deaths, housing shifts, and enrollment declines.
#irish-education
Education
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Most parents of children in denominational schools want to keep existing ethos but more want co-education

A majority of Irish parents prefer schools to retain their denominational ethos and support co-education.
Education
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Most parents of children in denominational schools want to keep existing ethos but more want co-education

A majority of Irish parents prefer schools to retain their denominational ethos and support co-education.
Education
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Majority of parents of children in denominational schools want to keep existing ethos but more want co-education

A majority of Irish parents prefer schools to maintain their denominational ethos and support co-education.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Education

Shorter school days and more breaks under review as Dail committee pushes for 'holistic' Finnish model

Education
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Most parents of children in denominational schools want to keep existing ethos but more want co-education

A majority of Irish parents prefer schools to retain their denominational ethos and support co-education.
Education
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Most parents of children in denominational schools want to keep existing ethos but more want co-education

A majority of Irish parents prefer schools to retain their denominational ethos and support co-education.
Education
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Majority of parents of children in denominational schools want to keep existing ethos but more want co-education

A majority of Irish parents prefer schools to maintain their denominational ethos and support co-education.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Education

Shorter school days and more breaks under review as Dail committee pushes for 'holistic' Finnish model

SF politics
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Friday Morning Constitutional: Dublin Teachers Strike Ends

Multiple Bay Area incidents and policy disputes emerge, including gubernatorial candidate concerns over Iranian drone threats, Dublin teachers' strike resolution, San Francisco public defender contempt charges, stabbing incident, beach party warning, and TSA worker absences during government shutdown.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Hundreds of children could be left without special school places in September after 'unprecedented demand'

Hundreds of children may be denied special classroom places in September due to exponentially increased applications exceeding capacity expectations.
SF parents
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'What am I sending my children into?' - Parents remain cautious as Kildare school deemed safe to reopen

St. Patrick's Primary School in Celbridge reopens Monday after temporary closure due to fire safety and structural integrity concerns, following Department of Education confirmation of building safety.
#teachers
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Teacher serving prison sentence for rape of relative struck off by Teaching Council for at least 30 years

An inquiry panel of the Teaching Council has also ruled that the man, who is in his early 40s, cannot apply to have his name restored to the register for at least 30 years because of the case's "exceptional and disturbing features".
Law
#cao-points-system
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Higher education

Professor Philip Nolan accuses universities of 'gaming' the CAO system to create 'impression of competition for places'

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Higher education

Professor Philip Nolan accuses universities of 'gaming' the CAO system to create 'impression of competition for places'

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Higher education

Professor Philip Nolan accuses universities of 'gaming' the CAO system to create 'impression of competition for places'

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Higher education

Professor Philip Nolan accuses universities of 'gaming' the CAO system to create 'impression of competition for places'

Education
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Government to face 'substantial pay demands' from unions over soaring inflation, teachers' conference hears

The Irish teachers' union warns of a breach of faith due to delayed pay allowances and upcoming pay claims amid rising inflation.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Fionnan Sheahan: Education Minister fails to master the art of using weasel words to blame an anonymous quango

SNA allocations fiasco has put the spotlight on Hildegarde Naughton once again The Government got an awful shock last week. Ministers suddenly discovered their policies were being taken seriously. There they were thinking their job was just to go around announcing hypothetical proposals and then letting them drift away in the hope the public would forget about the issue in time.
Miscellaneous
Education
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Teachers in overcrowded Cork school forced to use disabled toilet as 'sensory space'

Baltydaniel National School faces serious risks from traffic issues and inadequate classroom sizes, prompting a plea for expansion.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Ministers lay out plans to reduce gap between poorest and most affluent pupils - UK politics live

Government will reform SEND processes so EHCP decisions are delivered within weeks, reducing adversarial, lengthy waits and improving timely support for children.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Short tempers and legal threats: UK teachers report rise in problem parents

Over 90% of school leaders experience challenging parental behavior, with 60% facing verbal abuse and threats annually, significantly impacting staff mental health and school operations.
Education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

First three V-level subjects to be offered from 2027 revealed

The UK government introduces V-levels, new vocational qualifications in education, finance, and digital starting September next year, designed to simplify access to technical and vocational training alongside A-levels and T-levels.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Children in special and Deis schools are absent for more days than peers, ESRI study reveals

Around one-third of children attending special schools or Band 1 Deis schools have 'chronic levels of absenteeism' School absence rates have increased since the pandemic and show little sign of improvement Greater rate of absences 'likely to contribute to inequality in later life' - report co-author Children attending special schools and Deis schools in the most socio‑economically disadvantaged areas miss school at a much higher rate than their peers, new research has shown.
Education
#special-needs-assistants
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Education

Tanaiste insists no SNAs will lose jobs as row over review rumbles on: 'It's been an extraordinarily upsetting and difficult week'

fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Education

Tanaiste insists no SNAs will lose jobs as row over review rumbles on: 'It's been an extraordinarily upsetting and difficult week'

#teacher-strike
Education
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Dublin teachers to go on strike Monday if no deal is reached with school district

Dublin teachers plan to strike Monday over wages, class sizes, and health care benefits unless the district reaches a last-minute agreement.
Education
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Dublin teachers to go on strike Monday if no deal is reached with school district

Dublin teachers plan to strike Monday over wages, class sizes, and health care benefits unless the district reaches a last-minute agreement.
Education
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'I'd be lying if I said I didn't feel conflicted' - Irish parents on the true costs and savings of taking kids out of school for holidays

54% of Irish parents would remove children from school to save on holiday costs, prompting debate over acceptability and parental conflict between savings and schooling.
Education
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Keep suspended pupils in school, ministers say

On-site internal suspensions should replace sending pupils home for non-violent incidents, keeping pupils in school for structured learning and reflection.
Education
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Maire Treasa Ni Cheallaigh: I speak only Irish to my daughter, so why is she not guaranteed a place in our local Gaelscoil?

Irish-medium education opportunities remain limited despite Gaeilge being Ireland's official first language, creating challenges for families seeking immersion in the language.
Education
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Katriona O'Sullivan: 'The rhetoric around whether the hot school meals are good enough is infuriating and stinks of ignorance'

School meals and caring adults provide essential food, warmth, and emotional support that matter more than classroom lessons for many children.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on inclusive schools: ministers should recognise that class size matters | Editorial

But as schoolage audiences of Matilda the Musical or the Harry Potter films can testify, UK classrooms usually have more children in them than fictional ones. What these young people probably do not know is that their classrooms are also fuller than many real ones abroad. A report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development found that the UK has some of the largest primary groups in the industrialised world.
Education
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on schools: Send reforms aside, the government's white paper lacks focus | Editorial

The schools white paper introduces comprehensive reforms including mandatory multi-academy trust membership, special needs restructuring, and targeted disadvantage funding to address educational inequality and improve outcomes for disadvantaged pupils.
Education
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'We are your nearest EU neighbour' - ambassador urges Irish primary schools to adopt French in new language drive

Primary schools in Ireland are urged to introduce French, supported by the French embassy supplying 90 language assistants and facilitating teacher exchanges.
Education
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Education Leadership in Action

School leaders face unprecedented challenges including staffing shortages, declining morale, and decision fatigue while expected to drive innovation and improvement.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

New gender guidance for UK primary schoolchildren permits use of different pronouns

Primary school children who question their gender may be allowed different pronouns under statutory guidance emphasizing parental involvement, clinical advice, and cautious, rare social transitioning.
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