All the updated news related to Education

All the news related to Education updated in real time

Found 5066

forEducation

Order by:

Two-thirds of primary heads report underfunding for Covid catch-up

Two-thirds of primary head teachers have reported receiving insufficient funding to help pupils catch up in school following disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new survey. The survey, by the Sutton Trust, has revealed that ...

21 Apr 2022 at 01:25

Scotland

Exam period returns for schools and colleges after pandemic gap

School pupils and college students across Scotland are preparing to sit exams for the first time since the pandemic hit. Exams for Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) National 5 and Higher and Advanced Highers start from Tuesday and will run ...

25 Apr 2022 at 16:55

Around Carlow

Free higher education courses announced for Carlow

5 free and subsidised higher education courses have been announced for Carlow, as part of the Human Capital Initiative (HCI) Pillar 1 scheme. The courses are open to people who may be interested in upskilling or reskilling in areas where skills ...

14 Apr 2022 at 14:33

National News

Irish children will sample languages for longer due to extension of school module

A sampler module for Irish primary school children to experience other languages will be extended from six to eight weeks. The Minister for Education, Norma Foley, announced news of the extension to the 'Say Yes to Languages' initiative ...

19 Apr 2022 at 16:33

National News

Irish students assured they 'will not lose out' over places for Ukrainian students

A government spokesperson has insisted that Irish students "will not lose out" as a result of measures designed to help Ukrainian students in higher education. A spokeswoman for the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Simon ...

16 Mar 2022 at 23:33

Nearly two thirds of academics set to leave HE sector – report

The majority of academics are considering leaving the profession over pay, working conditions and pensions, a new report has found. In a survey of nearly 7,000 staff at more than 100 institutions by the University and College ...

25 Mar 2022 at 01:25

National News

Irish students assured they 'will not lose out' over places for Ukrainian students

16 Mar 2022 at 18:33

Newsletter LeinsterLeader

Irish students assured they 'will not lose out' over places for Ukrainian students

16 Mar 2022 at 18:33

Local News

Registrations open for Donegal Sports Partnership's coaching programmes for children

Registrations are now being taken for Donegal Sports Partnership’s 2022 Coach and Volunteer Education Programme courses which are set to be held over the coming weeks. Coaching Children in Sport is a four-module blended ...

17 Mar 2022 at 21:33

Templemore

Open Day at Templemore College of Further Education

Templemore College was delighted to open its doors on Wednesday last and welcome prospective students from Tipperary and surrounds. The college is now finally dusting away the cobwebs, cleaning the floors and letting ...

16 Mar 2022 at 11:33

Scotland

‘Petulant’ SQA response to education report shows why change is needed, say MSPs

The “petulant” response to an education expert’s report has shown why a change of leadership at Scotland’s exam authority is needed, a cross-party group of MSPs has said. Professor Ken Muir, who published a report ...

24 Mar 2022 at 13:25

World

Taliban announcement a clear sign girls will be allowed to return to school

Schools for all students will open this week, Afghanistan’s Taliban-run Education Ministry has announced in the clearest sign yet that girls will be allowed back in school. Girls have been denied education beyond ...

21 Mar 2022 at 18:25

Years
2026

Iconic Media is Ireland's largest independently owned regional newspaper and media group, with an unrivalled audience in print, online and mobile. We have 19 regional newspapers and 21 digital sites.

Iconic Digital Titles

Iconic Print Titles

Letterkenny Live

This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie.