ASTI - Ireland's main second level teachers union
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ASTI says new pension scheme is open to legal challenge
30 September 2011
The ASTI said today it is considering challenging the legality of the Government’s new pension scheme for public sector workers.
The Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme) and Remuneration Bill 2011 was published today by the...
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ASTI statement on proposals for Junior Cert reform
26 September 2011
The ASTI is in favour of reform of the Junior Cert exam. The union has previously expressed concerns about exams dominating teaching and learning at Junior Cycle level. Teachers want to ensure their students receive an education...
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Reform of college-entry welcome, but young people will still need high-status Leaving Cert qualification
21 September 2011
The debate on the reform of Ireland’s college entry system must acknowledge the need to retain a Leaving Certificate qualification which has high status, is regarded as valid and reliable by employers at home and abroad, and...
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‘Junior Cert invaluable in preparing students for the Leaving,’ says ASTI leader
14 September 2011
ASTI President Brendan Broderick has sent a message of congratulations to all of the students, teachers and parents involved in this year’s Junior Certificate examinations.
“The Junior Cert gives students their first...
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Report confirms there is no room for further cuts in education
13 September 2011
- Irish schools embracing inclusivity despite cuts to resources
The publication today of the OECD report Education at a Glance 2011 once again confirms that even at the height of the...
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