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What parents want teachers to know about ADHD

As we move into the new school year, many parents of children with ADHD will struggle to explain…

By Amanda Cassidy

starting school

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‘One more kiss and watch them walk away’: The emotions of watching your little one start school

Letting go of your child's hand as they start Big School is a very big step for parents...…

By Amanda Cassidy

SELF

‘Sitting next to my child at the kitchen table, I appreciate teachers more than ever’

Remote learning is a different experience for everyone. But the overriding common factor during lockdown has been the…

By Amanda Cassidy

children

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Why do we not teach children how to cook and feed themselves in school?

Our school children are missing out on learning the vital life skill of how to cook and feed…

By IMAGE

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Secret diary of a pandemic teacher: ‘Something more sinister has raised its head within this new school regime’

An Irish primary school teacher shares her experience of the first week back in school I find it…

By IMAGE

diary of pandemic primary teacher

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Diary of a pandemic primary teacher: ‘It’s hard to know what this academic year has in store’

An Irish primary school teacher shares her hopes and fears ahead of the new school term Every August,…

By IMAGE

reopening schools

EDITORIAL

We asked teachers what they’re really thinking about schools reopening

We asked teachers how they think reopening schools will affect students and staff. This is what they said.…

By Shayna Sappington

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‘Blended learning is unworkable nonsense’: Parents threaten protests unless a more practical back-to-school solution is found

The debate over how and when schools will go back is getting heated. Amanda Cassidy speaks to parents…

By Amanda Cassidy

EDITORIAL

New poll reveals Ireland’s most (and least) trusted people

A new poll carried out by Ipsos MRBI has discovered who we trust most in Ireland — and…

By Edaein OConnell

EDITORIAL

This is what it’s like to go to boarding school in Ireland

Would you spend upwards of €15,000 a year on your child’s education? A surprising amount of parents are…

By Grace McGettigan

teachers

EDITORIAL

New amendment increases retirement age for teachers to 70

With the cost of pensions continuously on the rise, public servants, university lecturers and teachers now have the…

By Edaein OConnell

schools

EDITORIAL

Catholic schools can no longer prioritise children based on their religion

The so-called 'baptism barrier' is being removed from Irish primary schools, in a historic move by Minister for…

By Grace McGettigan