Why I decided to fail betterPROFILE: EOIN CUNNINGHAM, MATURE STUDENT: A decade after leaving college EOIN CUNNINGHAM is back at UCD taking an MA. The past 10 years have been a rollercoaster; researching bestselling books one moment, working nights as a cleaner the next. So why has he decided to return to education? And what does he make of the class of 2010?
No more Republic of averageRAISING OUR GAME: HOW EDUCATION IN IRELAND CAN BE IMPROVED: Part two: There can be no economic recovery until our education system is radically reformed to meet the needs of today’s young people. Here, Fine Gael TD BRIAN HAYES suggests 10 ways to break the grip of smugness
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A new Tallaght StrategyPROFILE: ROBBIE O'LEARY, PRINCIPAL OF KILLINARDEN SACRED HEART NATIONAL SCHOOL, TALLAGHT: From his calm and motivated school, Robbie O’Leary explains why we should not rush to judgment on programmes to help disadvantaged schools – especially when possible Budget cuts loom.
The secrets of my success: how to crack Leaving Cert EnglishCILLIAN FAHY , who got straight As in his Leaving Cert, made headlines when he sold his exam notes on eBay for €3,000. In this continuing series he shares his study experience with readers (for free), today offering advice to fifth- and sixth-year students on Leaving Cert English
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- Is outsourcing the best way to spend a €32m jobs fund?
TALKBACK: THE GOVERNMENT has invested some €32 million in the new Labour Market Activation Fund. This funding is intended to upskill 12,000 of the less skilled and those formerly employed in declining sectors such as construction, retail and manufacturing.
- Too many committees clog up the system and hamper good governance
LEFTFIELD : The decision-making process in university administration is hamstrung by the impact of committees, writes FERDINAND VON PRONDZYNSKI
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The Music in the Classroom booking form appeared in the paper in early May and bookings are currently being processed. If you missed the form please email mitc@irishtimes.com to request one.The series of primary school supplements will resume again in September featuring Art in the Classroom, Cúl 4 Kiz and Music in the Classroom. If you would like information on ordering these at the special rate for schools please email anseo@irishtimes.com..
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Brian Mooney presents some sound advice on this year's Leaving Cert results and the CAO process.
