Final Junior Cert exam likely to be in June 2012 [IrishTimes]
- Published: 03 November 2009
THE JUNIOR Cert exam will continue in its current, much-criticised form for three more years.
One source said there was “no possibility’’ of the exam being postponed next June – in order to yield a saving of €30 million.
But education sources refused to comment on a Sunday Tribune report this option was discussed recently in Cabinet.
Full Story: www.irishtimes.com
Irish & International Dance Videos & Tutorials [PPDS.ie]
- Published: 03 November 2009
An extensive library of teacher tutorials and video tutorial footage from irish schools is now available on PPDS.ie. These cover instructions on areas such as creative dance, PSSI lessons and video clips showing various dances, irish and international.
Full Story: http://ppds.ie/
Barnardos Launches Training Resource to Tackle Bullying and Domestic Abuse [barnados.ie]
- Published: 03 November 2009
Barnardos today launched a new training resource for parents and people who work with children designed to help them better support children and young people who are dealing with domestic abuse or bullying.
Full Story: www.barnados.ie
Northern Ireland invests further €28 million in Classroom 2000 [Silicon Republic]
- Published: 03 November 2009
The breath-taking speed of roll out of technology in Northern Ireland schools continues apace with news that HP has been awarded a contract valued at €28 million to extend its work in the groundbreaking Classroom 2000 (C2k) initiative.
The contract, which was awarded by the Western Education and Library Board, will see HP’s involvement in the C2k project extend from five to seven years as part of the provision of a managed service.
Full Story: www.siliconrepublic.com
Teachers and lecturers vote on industrial action [educationmatters.ie]
- Published: 02 November 2009
60,000 educators who are members of the ASTI, INTO and TUI will be balloted on industrial action this week in response to threats to their pay.
The three unions - which are working together in a co-ordinated way with other public sector unions - are urging their members to vote yes to industrial action.
Full Story: www.educationmatters.ie
