Schools 'trying to find people who aren't there' for jobs Primary and second level schools are struggling to fill empty teacher positions by the start of the new term in September. Education • 04 Jul
Parents hit by extra costs see back-to-school bills mount School contributions, digital devices and PE kits can add significant costs when sending children to school, according to a new survey by the CCPC. Ireland • 03 Jul
Call for scheme to tackle 'holiday hunger' in children Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance Tanya Ward has called for a programme to assist families coping with "holiday hunger" following the success of … Ireland • 03 Jul
Australia doubles international student visa fee Australia has said it has more than doubled the visa fee for international students, the latest move by the government to rein in record migration … World • 01 Jul
Govt indicates college fees for Ukrainians will be waived The Department of Further and Higher Education has indicated that university fees will be waived again this year for Leaving Certificate students from Ukraine. Ireland • 25 Jun
School directed to pay teacher almost €40k compensation The Workplace Relations Commission has found in favour of a teacher who took a case against the principal of Templeogue College and has directed the … Ireland • 24 Jun
The nutritional challenge facing Hot School Meals scheme Who is responsible for ensuring that dietary rules are followed and that kids are not eating ultra-processed food instead of nutritious food in school? Ireland • 22 Jun
Extradition proceedings over Spiritan abuse claims Extradition proceedings are under way against a man in his 80s as part of the investigation into reports of historic sexual abuse at a number … Crime • 21 Jun
Principals at 'breaking point' over resources - Cairns Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns has claimed that primary school principals are at "breaking point" due to inadequate resources. Ireland • 20 Jun
More school places promised for children with extra needs A Government minister has promised that school places will be made available for children with special and additional needs in west Dublin, but admitted the … Ireland • 20 Jun
Primary school principals call for additional funding Primary school principals met politicians at Leinster House as part of their campaign to highlight what they say is underfunding in the sector, as well … Education • 19 Jun
