ASTI - Ireland's main second level teachers union
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Teachers contribute to economic recovery as second-level population expands
11 April 2011
Children and teachers must not be penalised for the fact that the school-going population is increasing, ASTI General Secretary Pat King said today.
Commenting on reports on spending in the education sector, Mr King said:...
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‘Further education cuts will be the last straw’, says ASTI leader
06 April 2011
Any further cuts to staffing resources in second-level schools will severely threaten the future life chances of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils, an ASTI conference for principals and deputy principals heard...
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Literacy plan must focus on empowering students, not testing ‘outputs’
26 March 2011
Ireland’s National Literacy Plan must empower learners and support teachers and schools, an ASTI seminar heard today.
Speaking at a seminar on curriculum development in Dublin, ASTI President Jack Keane said literacy skills...
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ASTI welcomes new Minister for Education and Skills
10 March 2011
ASTI General Secretary, Pat King has welcomed the appointment of Ruairi Quinn as Minister for Education and Skills. Mr. King said: “The Government parties have acknowledged the role of education in economic recovery....
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Second-level teachers vote yes to Croke Park Agreement
08 February 2011
Members of the ASTI have voted in favour of the Public Service Agreement (Croke Park Agreement) as clarified in discussions between the Department of Education and Skills and the ASTI. The ballot of members, which concluded...
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