Second Level

Is the CAO fit for Purpose?

06/01/2025

With the College application season in January, points and the CAO (Central Application Office) is on everyone’s minds. Students will be making their selections and will try their best to…

Is it time to Digitize Schoolbooks?

22/10/2024

Is it time to Digitize Schoolbooks? Recently the Irish Government announced plans to introduce free schoolbooks for students. This is a great idea as it removes some of the financial…

From Leaving Cert worries to fond memories

20/10/2024

As the current cohort of Leaving Cert survivors let out sighs of relief that one of the biggest exams that they will ever sit is behind them, it seems that…

Using social media apps for inspiration in a Writing class

11/06/2024

Dr. John Jennings discuses how social media apps can come in useful during a class debate. Especially when students are short of ideas.

Social Media in Education

07/04/2024

With so many students using social media, why not try to utilize that interest and turn it into a learning tool?

Exciting new self-publishing feature on the Education Matters Blog

30/03/2024

The new feature allows you to communicate directly with fellow educators and share your thoughts, stories, opinions, and aspirations.

Live Webinar to inform students and families as CAO deadline looms

04/01/2022

As the CAO deadline looms, you are invited to join Careers Expert Dr Brian Mooney in a free live Webinar, "What Students Need to Know", on Wednesday 12 January 2022…