39% worry their handwriting will be unreadable, compared to 37 worrying about a mind blank Two thirds (64%) of teachers say poor writing has prevented them giving the marks a…
Is Minister Ruairi Quinn’s comments in relation to honours maths for primary school teachers a slight non – issue ? After all, the points for primary school teacher training programmes…
There are not too many parents out there who will wholeheartedly admit that they love making school lunches for their children, and many are especially disheartened when the lunchboxes arrive…
Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited while imagination embraces the whole world. (Albert Einstein) Creativity is an elusive concept. It is what makes us unique as…
“We are all creative. Creativity is the hallmark human capacity that has allowed us to survive thus far. Our brains are wired to be creative, and the only thing stopping…
Is the media so focused on the points that it is missing the real point of education? Every June, on the Wednesday following the bank holiday, exam fever of epidemic…
The revelation by Clare hurling manager Davy Fitzgerald, in an interview with Miriam O’Callaghan, that he was horribly bullied in school will surprise many. His description of an incident which…
For thousands of years, the profession of the educator has been held in high esteem. The job of instilling our children with knowledge while helping to teach them right from…
The current breakdown in communication between the Government and the public sector will affect far more than the parties involved. By Amy Haverty, Journalist The Croke Park II deal…
The crisis of suicide in schools is to some extent a hidden one. When a suicide occurs, the first instinct of any school or community is to protect the family and…
