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News, information, and analysis of the big issues in Irish education. #edmatters2024 irelandseducationyearbook.ie

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TUTOR ambassador Melanie Groening-McKenna will host an interactive webinar Teaching to Transgress: Towards Racially Inclusive Education, on Thursday, January 30, from 7 to 9 pm. Register below 👇 form.typeform.com/to/q0ikplP…
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Dear Friends in Education, Due to circumstances outside our control, we are unable to send Ireland’s Education Yearbook 2024 to print, or post online, before the end of January. We will update you as soon as the 2024 edition of Ireland's Education Yearbook is available.
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The use of seclusion as punishment in schools will be brought to an end. But the new guidelines "fall drastically short of what's required", say disability groups: rte.ie/news/education/2024/1… rte.ie/news/education/2024/1…

Use of seclusion in schools to be brought to an end

New guidelines have been published which should bring an end to the seclusion of children in schools as a form of punishment.

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"Our history in Ireland is shameful when it comes to the protection of children. I think we are becoming almost immune to traumatising stories of abuse and harm. Let's refuse to write another chapter in this sad history." —Derval McDonagh @InclusionIre: thejournal.ie/readme/restrai…

Opinion: Our rules around seclusion and restraint in schools are failing children

Derval McDonagh of Inclusion Ireland says we must do better with plans to better protect children in schools and residential settings.

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Derval McDonagh has also written an article for @edmatters Ireland's Education Yearbook 2024, which will be published in January – watch this space. #edmatters2024
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Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | University of Galway
@uniofgalway
17 Dec 2024
From fostering direct applications to developing breakthrough medical devices, let's find ways to live well as we age. Prof Abhay Pandit explores wellbeing through medical breakthroughs. 👉 Discover more here: ow.ly/Sv8V50UqtMT #coiscoiribe #universityofgalway
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South East Technological University@SETUIreland
18 Dec 2024
SETU has launched a new Master of Education (M.Ed.) programme designed to meet the CPD needs of busy teachers, training professionals, and current and aspiring educational leaders across all sectors of education. #SETU #Masters #Education More info 👇 setu.ie/news/setu-launches-n…

SETU | SETU launches new Master of Education programme

SETU has launched a new Master of Education (M.Ed.) programme designed to meet the CPD needs of busy teachers, training professionals, and current and…

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Department of Education @Education_Ire has published the Inspectorate Report (2021-2023) and Thematic Review of educational provision at the various levels: gov.ie/en/press-release/0e5e…

Department of Education Inspectorate publishes Inspectorate Report (2021-2023) and Thematic Review

The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the quality of education provision in such settings between January 2021 and December 2023 and a thematic review of a number of aspects of education...

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Donegal ETB@DonegalETB
11 Dec 2024
Some of our Level 1 Irish Sign Language students (Further Education and Training (FET) Service) from Donegal town are signing/wishing everyone a happy Christmas. Well done! 🎄🎄 Funded through the Adult Literacy for Life initiative. #GoFurtherWithDonegalETB #AdultLiteracyforLife
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Young Irish are the most likely in the EU to struggle with foreign #languages: irishtimes.com/ireland/educa…

Young Irish are most likely in the European Union to struggle with foreign languages

Drop-off in numbers sitting French and German for Leaving Cert sparks concern

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Education Matters@edmatters
4 Dec 2024
What are the real benefits of e-assessment? Dani van Weert of @CirrusAssess on the benefits of making the technological transition: educationmatters.ie/what-are…

What Are the Real Benefits of E-Assessment?

Considering the switch to e-assessment? In this blog, we explore the numerous advantages it offers, from increased flexibility and efficiency to enhanced security and accessibility. While the...

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University Of Limerick@UL
18 Dec 2024
New interim Provost and Deputy President appointed at University of Limerick Acting UL President Professor Shane Kilcommins has confirmed the appointment of Professor Ann Ledwith to the role. Read more: ul.ie/news/new-interim-provo…
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HEA
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18 Dec 2024
The partnership between @SETUIreland & @an_cosan illustrates the power of community education and wraparound supports in transforming the lives of mature students and women ‘left furthest behind’. #HEAStoriesofImpact #PerformanceFunding
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.@UCC has confirmed the return of mummified human remains and other items from its heritage collection to Egypt rte.ie/news/regional/2024/12… #archaeology

Sarcophagus, mummified remains returned to Egypt from UCC

University College Cork has confirmed the return of mummified human remains and other items from its heritage collection to Egypt, as part of a previously announced donation to the state.

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Mary Immaculate College (MIC)@MICLimerick
18 Dec 2024
Come join the team! We are currently recruiting for the position of Communications Executive! Full details at: mic.ie/vacancies
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4 Dec 2024
"I really loved my course, and I feel that I learned a lot outside of lectures too, because there were so many different people in my class from different places" @NCIRL alumnus @CosgraveGraham reflects on his time in higher education: educationmatters.ie/from-lea…

From Leaving Cert worries to fond memories

As the current cohort of Leaving Cert survivors let out sighs of relief that one of the biggest exams that they will ever sit is behind them, it seems that everyone else in Ireland reflects on their...

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Léargas@Leargas
18 Dec 2024
📣 Are you passionate about strategic planning, brand management, and leading communication campaigns? We are looking for an experienced individual to join our Strategic Engagement and Communications Team at Léargas. Apply now ➡️ bit.ly/4grHwTC #Hiring #JobFairy
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Apprenticeship Irl@apprenticesIrl
17 Dec 2024
'Monaghan's Combilift ends 2024 with yet another award' Great piece in @NorthernSoundFM on success of #GenerationApprenticeship Champions in the Workplace 2024 Award Winners @Combilift 🏆 👇Read more northernsound.ie/news/monagh… via @NorthernSoundFM @CavMonETB @OEMApprentice

Monaghan company Combilift end 2024 on a high with yet another award | NorthernSound

Combilift end the year with another award in what has been a successful 2024 for the Monaghan company.

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Irish Science Teachers' Association @IrishSciTeach formally dissociates from "additional assessment components" proposed for revised Senior Cycle specs, citing "extraordinary" burden of responsibility placed on science teachers: irishexaminer.com/news/arid-…

Science teachers say Leaving Cert project work places 'extraordinary' burden of responsibility on...

Irish Science Teachers’ Association has unanimously decided to formally dissociate the organisation from incoming 'additional assessment components' proposed for the revised Senior Cycle science...

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