ASTI regularly carries out research about matters relating to education and teachers' working conditions.
Read results of previous research and surveys here.
Impact of cutbacks on second-level schools 2013
18 August 2013
ASTI survey of principals on the impact of cutbacks on second-level schools.
Teachers Voice
18 August 2013
A report of ASTI Consultation with Teachers on the Junior Cycle Reform Document 'A Framework for Junior Cycle'.
Why Education Matters - The importance of education to Ireland’s economy and society
18 August 2013
We asked a range of influential figures in education, social policy, industry and the arts to offer their analysis of the important questions for Irish second-level education today. National and international figures reflect on how education policy can impact on wider concerns such as economic growth, equality, innovation, and health.
Survey of principals - impact of austerity
18 August 2012
In April 2012, the ASTI published results of a survey of principals which examined the impact austerity has had on second-level schools and on young people's education. The research found that education cutbacks have forced schools to drop subjects, amalgamate classes and lose teachers.
Survey of newly qualified teachers
18 August 2011
In April 2011, the ASTI published results of a survey of PGDE students due to graduate in 2011. The research found that despite a strong commitment to the teaching profession, the majority of teaching graduates are pessimistic about their career and are angry about the inferior conditions imposed upon them.
Junior Cycle Science Survey
18 August 2010
In April 2010 the ASTI published the results of research assessing Junior Certificate science in Irish schools. The research looked at how cutbacks in education funding are affecting the provsion of science subjects in schools and sought feedback on science teaching facilities and barriers to teaching and learning of science.
What Price Education - one year on
18 August 2010
In March 2010 the ASTI undertook follow up research into the impact of budget cutbacks on second-level schools. This study updated case study research published the previous year to find out how budget measures were impacting on schools one year on.
What Price Education?
18 August 2009
In March 2009, the ASTI undertook research into the impact of Budget '09 on second-level schools in Ireland. The research revealed that cutbacks made in the budget would have significant detrimental effects on staffing levels, availability of subjects and programmes, school finances and the school community.