Junior Cycle

Minister announces second phase of computer coding at Junior Cycle

A pilot programme to help schools introduce coding at Junior Cycle is to be extended to a second phase from…

7 years ago

Futurewize schools programme on an upward trajectory in 2019

Junior Achievement Ireland (JAI), a non-profit organisation which focuses on entrepreneurship education in both primary and secondary schools has today…

7 years ago

Leaving Cert Failing To Adequately Prepare Students For University – New DCU Study

The Leaving Certificate programme is failing to adequately prepare students for university studies, according to new research published today by…

8 years ago

Minister Bruton joins the DOTS

The Minister for Education & Skills, Mr. Richard Bruton, TD, today launched the new Drumcondra Online Testing System (DOTS) and…

9 years ago

Minister Bruton shines light on STEM careers with launch of Futurewize

A new, classroom-based programme called Futurewize, aimed at inspiring young Junior Cycle students to explore a new world of career…

9 years ago

Google Call to Code competition winners announced

Google has announced the winners of the ‘Call to Code’ competition for post primary schools. Over 1500 students were registered…

10 years ago

Using twitter to help Irish education. Fred Boss, Education Officer and #edchatie moderator

By @SimonCocking Interview with Fred Boss  Art teacher, now Education Officer with NCCA .  How was 2014, what went well? 2014…

10 years ago

Lero backs computers in schools following mixed OECD report findings

Lero, the Irish Software Research Centre, has stated that international media coverage of this week’s OECD report distorts the value…

10 years ago

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