ASTI - Ireland's main second level teachers union
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Teacher unions oppose frontline staffing cuts
21 June 2011
The three teacher unions today expressed their united opposition to cuts in frontline school staffing. The unions made their call as talks with the Department of Education and Skills on school staffing began.
The talks getting...
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Government must support the practice of inclusive enrolment in schools
13 June 2011
The ASTI welcomes the publication today of a discussion paper on school enrolment by the Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairi Quinn.
Commenting on the publication of the discussion paper, ASTI President Jack Keane...
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Balanced routine vital during exams period – ASTI chief
08 June 2011
ASTI President Jack Keane gave some words of advice to the country’s Leaving and Junior Certificate students today:
“While it is perfectly normal to feel some anxiety, it is really important to keep things in perspective over...
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ASTI responds to Department Circular on Teacher Recruitment
27 May 2011
Commenting on the Department of Education and Skills’ Circular to schools on teacher recruitment, ASTI General Secretary Pat King said:
“The Circular represents a small step in the right direction. The ASTI raised the issue of...
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Irish School Retention Rates a morale boost for Irish Education
13 May 2011
ASTI General Secretary Pat King today welcomed the results of the Report on Retention Rates of pupils in second level schools. He said “that the fact that Irish schools have one of the highest retention rates in Europe reflects...
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