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Education

Department to examine rehiring of retired primary school teachers

23 hours ago 5,938 Views 38 Comments

Several retired teachers who were recently rehired by primary schools were taken on for more than 50 days.

# teachers - Wednesday 16 May, 2012

From The Daily Edge Scarlet This post contains videos

Teachers Dancing Behind Students Video of the Day

16/05/12 4,963 Views 13 Comments

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# teachers - Thursday 3 May, 2012

Equality

Government votes down FF bill on equality for gay teachers and doctors

03/05/12 1,551 Views 14 Comments

Justice Minister Alan Shatter expressed concern about the wording of the proposed legislation by Fianna Fáil senator Averil Power.

# teachers - Sunday 22 April, 2012

Employment Rights

Teachers sought increase in breastfeeding time allowance

22/04/12 7,966 Views 101 Comments

INTO conference motion from Enniscorthy district sought to double teachers’ breastfeeding time entitlements.

# teachers - Saturday 21 April, 2012

Education

‘Vulnerable’ university staff being targeted, warns IFUT

21/04/12 3,996 Views 5 Comments

The Irish Federation of University Teachers says the threat of redundancy “stalks” today’s higher education sector.

# teachers - Saturday 14 April, 2012

In Numbers

Priests, teachers and Instagram: the week in statistics

14/04/12 3,695 Views 1 Comment

How much does it cost to live? How much are we saving? How long do we have to get a job? And plenty more…

# teachers - Wednesday 11 April, 2012

Education

Ruairi Quinn refuses to rule out cuts to teacher allowances

11/04/12 2,870 Views 52 Comments

The Minister for Education said Fine Gael Senator Fidelma Healy-Eames was ‘misinformed’ in her criticism of his policies.

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Wednesday

11/04/12 5,383 Views 7 Comments

Nine things you need to know this morning…

Opinion

Column: Smart economy? Schools are so hamstrung they’re cutting subjects

11/04/12 2,440 Views 18 Comments

If we want that ‘knowledge economy’ we’re always hearing about, the Government needs a serious change of direction, writes Aaron McKenna.

# teachers - Tuesday 10 April, 2012

LGBT Rights

Quinn will back move to stop discrimination against gay teachers

10/04/12 3,508 Views 62 Comments

The education minister is “determined” to amend laws allowing schools to discriminate on the basis of their religious ethos.

Croke Park Deal

Teachers warn of strike ballots if allowances are cut

10/04/12 3,253 Views 37 Comments

Both the TUI and ASTI say they will consider any cuts to teachers’ allowances as a breach of the Croke Park Agreement.

Teachers

Silent protest held as Quinn speaks at INTO conference

10/04/12 3,608 Views 18 Comments

The Education Minister was speaking to hundreds of primary school teachers at the INTO conference today when a group stood and held banners that included slogans like “save our schools”.

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Tuesday

10/04/12 5,262 Views 18 Comments

Nine things you need to know this morning…

Teachers

Three teacher conferences to take place this week

10/04/12 1,299 Views 13 Comments

The INTO will debate a motion demanding that the guarantees under the Croke Park Agreement that there will be no further pay cuts or compulsory redundancies will continue to apply – or they will ballot for industrial action.

Education

Minister: Primary school system needs to “adapt to more diverse society”

10/04/12 2,111 Views 30 Comments

A report on patronage and pluralism in the primary sector showed that there is increased demand for new forms of multi-denominational and non-denominational schooling.

# teachers - Monday 9 April, 2012

Teachers

Teachers ask Govt to keep its side of Croke Park Agreement

09/04/12 6,836 Views 206 Comments

INTO president Noreen Flynn made the comment at the union’s congress in Killarney today. She said that the Croke Park Agreement “has delivered so far”.

Teachers

Teachers call for reduced Church control of schools

09/04/12 3,577 Views 31 Comments

Primary school teachers will also vote on a motion to maintain their pay levels as set out under the Croke Park deal.

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Easter Monday

09/04/12 8,092 Views 29 Comments

Nine things to know this morning…

# teachers - Sunday 8 April, 2012

Education

Rising student numbers means 3,000 extra teachers needed – union

08/04/12 3,663 Views 16 Comments

The Teachers’ Union of Ireland has said the government “must not skimp” from the requirement to hire more teachers.

# teachers - Tuesday 13 March, 2012

Teachers

Teacher healthcare service cost Dept of Education €1m last year

13/03/12 3,151 Views 19 Comments

The department said that the system has led to a 15 per cent reduction in teacher absenteeism over four years.

# teachers - Monday 12 March, 2012

From The Daily Edge Teacher Sayings

‘Would you like to teach the class?’ #ThingsThatTeachersSay

12/03/12 912 Views 2 Comments

Tweeters are recalling their teachers’ jibes – what lines do you remember from your school days?

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Monday

12/03/12 8,359 Views 5 Comments

Nine things to know this morning…

# teachers - Wednesday 29 February, 2012

Opinion

Column: Why should gay and lesbian teachers live in fear for their jobs?

29/02/12 4,327 Views 89 Comments

Some teachers are being forced to keep double lives. We need to tackle this now, writes Senator Averil Power.

# teachers - Sunday 19 February, 2012

Education

Fianna Fáil proposes bill to protect rights of gay teachers

19/02/12 5,719 Views 118 Comments

The bill is an amendment to the Employment Equality Act and is being driven by Senator Averil Power.

# teachers - Thursday 9 February, 2012

America

LA school in sex abuse scandal reopens – without any of the former staff

09/02/12 3,687 Views 15 Comments

The entire staff of the primary school – including teachers, the principal and canteen staff – were replaced after two former teachers were arrested on charges of abuse.

# teachers - Tuesday 7 February, 2012

Abuse

Entire staff of US school removed as police investigate child sex abuse

07/02/12 5,854 Views 25 Comments

More than 120 staff members at the Los Angeles school – from the principal and teachers to cafeteria workers – are being replaced as police investigate the child sex abuse claims.

# teachers - Wednesday 1 February, 2012

School Cuts

Hundreds gather at Dáil for protest against small school cuts

01/02/12 3,404 Views 21 Comments

Demonstrators believe planned staffing cuts will lead to large class size increases – and fear some schools could close down altogether.

Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Should teachers receive allowances for extra qualifications?

01/02/12 6,082 Views 139 Comments

New teachers will not receive allowances for extra qualifications unless a “business case” can be made for them. Is this right?

# teachers - Monday 23 January, 2012

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Monday

23/01/12 5,311 Views 9 Comments

In today’s 9 at 9: The troika warns of a ‘financial bomb’ in Dublin; recruitment drive for teachers; and the search continues for the bodies of two fishermen from the trawler Tit Bonhomme.

# teachers - Sunday 15 January, 2012

Opinion

Column: Why we need career guidance counsellors – and why all the stereotypes are wrong

15/01/12 5,319 Views 51 Comments

“The double-jobbing teacher”, “the leaflet pusher” – student guidance counsellor Pamela O’Leary has heard all the stereotypes about her profession but says cuts to the service will hurt vulnerable children most.

# teachers - Thursday 12 January, 2012

Budget 2012

Quinn announces review of cuts to DEIS teacher numbers

12/01/12 2,953 Views 12 Comments

Education minister Ruairí Quinn says he will seek a report on the Budget’s impact on teaching posts in disadvantaged schools.

# teachers - Monday 9 January, 2012

Teachers

Teachers play down reports of tax investigation over grind fees

09/01/12 5,978 Views 81 Comments

ASTI said that undeclared income was not a “widespread issue” among teachers.

# teachers - Tuesday 3 January, 2012

Schools

Quinn orders probe of €100m taxpayer funding for private schools

03/01/12 3,261 Views 73 Comments

The extent of State payments to fee-charging schools will be reviewed, the Department of Education has confirmed.

# teachers - Wednesday 14 December, 2011

Education

‘Streaming’ in schools is bad for students – ESRI

14/12/11 3,285 Views 22 Comments

Grouping students according to their ability leads to a fall in average student performance, according to new research from the Economic and Social Research Institute.

# teachers - Monday 7 November, 2011

Teachers

Talk of job cuts is ‘soul-destroying’ for teachers – union

07/11/11 1,007 Views 49 Comments

There have been reports that the government is prepared to cut as many as 2,000 teaching posts in the forthcoming budget.

# teachers - Thursday 3 November, 2011

Junior Cert

Junior Cert to be significantly changed under new scheme

03/11/11 1,251 Views 11 Comments

Minister of Education gives his approval to NCCA’s proposals to change the focus of the Junior Cert from rote learning and state exams.

# teachers - Friday 14 October, 2011

Self-immolation

Teacher immolates herself in French school playground

14/10/11 2,463 Views 15 Comments

The maths teacher died after deliberately setting herself ablaze following a reported confrontation with pupils.

# teachers - Friday 7 October, 2011

Opinion

Column: If teachers are overpaid, why am I waitressing to support myself?

07/10/11 3,655 Views 108 Comments

Education will shape Ireland’s future – but with disappearing jobs and growing classes, teaching in a recession is no picnic, writes Polly Donoghue.

# teachers - Wednesday 5 October, 2011

JobBridge

Unemployed primary teachers can do probation through JobBridge

05/10/11 1,357 Views 13 Comments

Government decides to extend internship scheme to primary teaching grads who have to find 100 days of experience to register with Teachers’ Council.

# teachers - Friday 30 September, 2011

Public Pensions

Teachers attack ‘larcenous’ and ‘unjust’ plans for public pension reform

30/09/11 745 Views 57 Comments

Unions claim a new reform of pensions mean that new teachers will pay more into their pension funds than they’ll get back out.

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Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

A NEW REPORT from the OECD has suggested people living in Ireland have some of the best lives in the world, with Ireland among the top countries in its Better Life Index.

The index finds that life expectancy, low pollution, positive experiences and a healthy work-life balance are among the factors that contribute to happy lives in Ireland.

It did note, however, that the gap between the rich and poor is wider in Ireland than elsewhere, while the gender gap in educational performance is also larger than average.

Today we’re simply wondering whether (assuming you live in Ireland) you’re satisfied with your quality of life.


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Column: Sludgy and outdated: Why our education system is like a septic tank
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Aggressive banks are making mortgage resolution impossible, writes David Hall of New Beginning – and suggests a way to restore trust between lenders and borrowers.

Jim Clarken
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Michael Taft
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Confidence and stability will be the last things to emerge from this dangerous experiment, writes Michael Taft.

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Vote Yes: EU funds are like our credit union. Let’s not go to the loan sharks.
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A Yes to the Stability Treaty will give Ireland access to the ESM, writes Naoise Nunn – and keep us out of a potentially lethal game of chicken.

Seamus Breslin
Column: Parents bringing their children to be kneecapped. Yes, this is Ireland.
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Mike Morris
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Phil Hogan is planning to introduce new regulations which are meant to make for better buildings. He’s making a major mistake, writes Mike Morris.

Jane Suiter
Column: Who are the winners and losers in the referendum campaign right now?
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With nine days to go before referendum day, Dr Jane Suiter of UCC analyses the parties and the latest polls to see how the campaign is playing out.

Micheál Martin
Column: Job creation is too important for party politics. Let’s work together.
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Writing for TheJournal.ie, Micheál Martin explains why Fianna Fáil’s new plan to tackle youth unemployment should be seriously considered.

Lisa McInerney
Column: National pride or bald-faced bigotry? Maybe neither, or both.
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Being proud to be Irish is sometime looked on as a social gaffe, writes Lisa McInerney, but that’s not always fair… and it’s not always the best way to figure out who really is racist…

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