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01/11/2024Mayo School Campaigns in DáilMayo Educate Together school to take campaign to Dáil ÉireannRead Article
31/10/2024Catholic Schools Avoid SPHECatholic schools advised to not make use of SPHE textbooksRead Article
31/10/2024Taoiseach on School Violence‘Harrowing viewing’: Taoiseach makes statement after survivors of violence in Irish schools speak out : Irish Taoiseach Simon Harris considers expanding the clerical sex abuse inquiry to include historic corporal punishment in schools after the RTÉ documentary highlighted survivors' traumatic experiences.Read Article
31/10/2024Pizza vs. Nuggets: Democracy WinsIn this school’s election, it’s pizza vs. chicken nuggets, with democracy as the winner : Students at an Arizona tribal school vote between pizza and chicken nuggets to learn democracy, fostering civic engagement and understanding the importance of their voices.Read Article
01/11/2024**Teacher Beats Student**A teacher beat me black and blue because I didn't know what a noun was' : A teacher exposes widespread physical and sexual abuse in Ireland’s religious schools, revealing thousands of allegations, Church cover-ups, and lasting trauma for victims.Read Article
01/11/2024Irish Gov Funds Youth10 youth climate projects to get share of almost €500,000 from Irish government : The Irish Government is awarding nearly €500,000 to ten youth groups for climate justice projects, empowering young people to address climate change initiatives.Read Article
31/10/2024**Masked Gunman Threatens School**Chilling moment masked ‘gunman’ stalks primary school sparking mass shooting fears – with teachers & kids in lockdown : In 2022, Ryan Brick approached a North Wales primary school masked with fake guns, causing mass shooting fears. He was arrested and given a suspended sentence.Read Article
31/10/2024Snack Election: Democracy WinsIn this school’s election, it’s pizza vs. chicken nuggets, with democracy as the winner : Students at an Arizona tribal school vote between pizza and chicken nuggets to learn democracy, fostering civic engagement and understanding the importance of their voices in the community.Read Article
30/10/2024**Secondary Pupils Question Gaelic**Pupils get to secondary and think 'Why am I learning Gaelic?' : Gaelic Medium Education in Scotland faces a 60% drop from primary to secondary due to poor promotion of Gaelic’s value, student uncertainty, and limited career perceptions, according to experts.Read Article
02/11/2024**Galway Schools Achieve Gaeltacht**Galway delight on achieving official recognition as Gaeltacht Schools : Galway schools officially recognized as Gaeltacht Schools through the Recognition Scheme, receiving support to enhance Irish language education. Minister Norma Foley congratulated all achievers.Read Article
03/11/2024Tusla Chief: No ReferralsNo referrals over Kyran's school attendance - Tusla chief : Tusla’s chief executive confirmed no concerns were reported about Kyran Durnin’s school attendance from 2022-2024. An ongoing murder investigation into his disappearance continues.Read Article
04/11/2024**Irish Education Declines**Our Government aspires to boost education through Irish - yet student numbers have fallen for the first time in 50 years : Despite government efforts to promote Irish-medium education, student numbers have declined for the first time in 50 years. Experts recommend increasing schools and allowing parental choice to boost enrollment.Read Article
06/11/2024€75K Education Settlement€75,000 settlement over failure to provide suspended boy with special schooling for three years : The High Court approved a €75,000 settlement plus costs for a young man with special needs after authorities allegedly failed to provide his specialized education for three years.Read Article

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