8 February 2012 - Primary schools need high-speed broadband as new jobs emerge in tech sector - IPPN
Government must follow second-level ICT investment with plan for digital primary school classrooms
Primary schools must get high-speed broadband as part of efforts to create digital classrooms and prepare young people to take up new jobs in the information economy, according to the Irish Primary Principals’ Network (IPPN), the professional body that represents over 3,350 primary school leaders.
1 February 2012 - Retiring principals volunteer to help new school leaders adapt to roles - IPPN
Retiring primary school principals are volunteering to help new principals adjust to their jobs and lead schools in the delivery of high-quality education outcomes, according to the Irish Primary Principals’ Network, the professional body that represents over 3,350 primary school leaders.
28 January 2012 - Top employers give views on how primary education prepares children for jobs
IPPN’s industry advocates workshop seeks to improve shared understanding between education and employer communities
27 January 2012 - Survey shows two-thirds of schools believe special needs supports are inadequate
Two-thirds of primary schools are dissatisfied with levels of supports for children with special needs, according to the Irish Primary Principals’ Network which is holding its annual three-day conference in Citywest Convention Centre in Dublin this week.
