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‘Half of schools do not have enough labs for new Leaving Cert science courses’ – survey of school leaders
Survey of school leaders reveals that schools will face significant logistical challenges when nine new or revised Leaving Cert subjects are introduced in September 2025.
ASTI and TUI statement on Senior Cycle Redevelopment
Both unions will now consider today’s development, consult and respond in due course.
Lack of regard for Synge Street teachers and school community unacceptable, says ASTI
The ASTI has reiterated its call for a pause to plans to develop Synge Street CBS as a Gaelcholáiste until the Edmund Rice Schools Trust (ERST) and the Department of Education consult with teachers and the school community.
ASTI urges Department of Education to meet with Synge Street teachers over Gaelcholáiste plans
At an ASTI meeting at the school this morning, teachers working at the school unanimously agreed to issue the following statement.
‘Leaving Cert exam integrity will be compromised under new arrangements’
The majority of second-level teachers believe new Additional Assessment Components in the Leaving Cert - worth a minimum 40% of the overall exam grade in each subject - will create difficulties relating to teachers’ authenticating students’ work.
Programme for Government fails to tackle teacher shortage crisis
Programme for Government fails to tackle teacher shortage crisis
Excellent student performance overshadowed by concerns over Senior Cycle Redevelopment
The TIMSS findings are testament to the high quality of our education service and the efforts of school communities including teachers, parents and students.
Teachers call for delay in implementation of Senior Cycle redevelopment over serious educational concerns
Teachers call for delay in implementation of Senior Cycle redevelopment over serious educational concerns
30,000 second-level teachers to stage nationwide lunchtime protest seeking delay in implementation of Senior Cycle redevelopment
30,000 second-level teachers to stage nationwide lunchtime protest seeking delay in implementation of Senior Cycle redevelopment
