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<p>More than a quarter of all primary school students, and more than a fifth of all post-primary students, missed out on 20 or more school days during the 2022/23 school year. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Almost 8,000 referrals to Tusla over poor school attendance in last year

Almost 1,070 such referrals had been made by the end of October for the current school year

<p>Anna Uí Dhálaigh, husband Peadar and children Ariana, Oisín, and Aonghus.</p>

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Homeschooling and the lessons we can learn from other countries

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Colman Noctor: Children's voices must be heard in decisions about their welfare

‘I would describe us as an unschooling family’: Meet the parents embracing homeschooling

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‘I would describe us as an unschooling family’: Meet the parents embracing homeschooling

Alison O'Connor

SAlison O’Connor: Micheál Martin was right to speak up on homeschooling

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Irish Examiner view: The importance of social interaction

'Unschooled’ sisters hit out at Tánaiste's 'closed-minded' homeschooling comments

'Unschooled’ sisters hit out at Tánaiste's 'closed-minded' homeschooling comments

'To hear an educated man in a position of authority and influence making an uninformed comment about a whole organisation and a sweeping generalisation, I think it's disappointing'

Tue, 21 Mar, 2023

Green Party chairwoman hits out at Tánaiste's 'ignorant' homeschooling remarks

Green Party chairwoman hits out at Tánaiste's 'ignorant' homeschooling remarks

Pauline O’Reilly says she has been contacted by many upset young people after Micheál Martin said he is “not a fan” of homeschooling as it leads to problems with socialisation

Sun, 19 Mar, 2023

Child's homeschooling desk with pencil case and pencil

Homeschooling up nearly a third in past four years

Data from Tusla details how 1,808 students were registered as being educated outside of a recognised school last year

Mon, 15 Aug, 2022

Little boy attending online classes on Laptop and smartphone from home.

Consumer Corner: Cost-cutting back-to-school tips

There are financial supports available for those who are struggling with associated back-to-school expenses

Thu, 21 Jul, 2022

The key to the Covid-powered challenges of 2022

The key to the Covid-powered challenges of 2022

There will be no return to the status quo ante after Covid-19, because the pandemic has changed too many things. The challenge for the coming year is to move forward by redesigning and reimagining the domains of work, politics, public health, and economic policy, writes Ngaire Woods

Wed, 22 Dec, 2021

Merger capitalises on the rapid evolution in digital learning

Merger capitalises on the rapid evolution in digital learning

Olus Education's blended learning portal equips schools to provide essential skills in the classroom and at home

Sat, 25 Sep, 2021

Back to school: Parents outline concerns ahead of September return

Back to school: Parents outline concerns ahead of September return

Barnardos Back-to-School survey paints a picture of parents relieved at the prospect of their children moving on in school, but still dealing with the fallout of the past year

Wed, 28 Jul, 2021

Ofsted inspection report

Government urged to publish education catch-up plans before schools return in September

Parents fear children will struggle to catch-up for missed months in classroom

Wed, 28 Jul, 2021

Motherhood

Motherhood special report: Pandemic exposes how Irish women are still left holding the baby

The pandemic put parenting, and mothering in particular, front and centre, with research showing that women bore the brunt of the restrictions. But even before Covid, mothers were struggling with the lion's share of domestic chores and care work in addition to paid employment

Mon, 12 Jul, 2021

Royal High School

Secondary students' interest in studies waned during pandemic

Almost a fifth of students showed lack of interest in online learning, with lack of support from the home, availability of devices and technological knowhow also barriers to student engagement, new study finds

Wed, 12 May, 2021

Teenage girl studying with video online lesson at home family in isolation Homeschooling and distance learning

Majority of children say they learned less in homeschooling

Some students were positive about being away from disruptive classmates or bullies, but others said they suffered without the help of a teacher.

Tue, 11 May, 2021

Hard studying

Covid-19 exposed 'digital divide' facing parents

Study finds parents felt overwhelmed, with some 'running out of steam' and facing a shortage of food and heating

Mon, 26 Apr, 2021

Schools 'must focus on fostering friendships' for students adjusting to life after lockdown

Schools 'must focus on fostering friendships' for students adjusting to life after lockdown

Remote learning and pandemic restrictions have resulted in some young students being unable to develop or maintain friendships, the president of the Irish Second-level Students’ Union (ISSU) has said.

Sat, 10 Apr, 2021

Tales of hidden depths, grumpiness, and hope from kids in lockdown

Tales of hidden depths, grumpiness, and hope from kids in lockdown

The Irish Examiner Growing up in Lockdown survey asked children and young people to talk about their lives during the pandemic.

Fri, 09 Apr, 2021

Low rate of Covid infection among children and teachers after returning to school

Low rate of Covid infection among children and teachers after returning to school

The number of schoolchildren and teachers infected with Covid-19 in the first six weeks of the current school year was low and did not contribute substantially to overall infection rates, a study of schools in Cork and Kerry has found.Only 4.1% of ...

Thu, 01 Apr, 2021

Diverse Human Faces

Richard Hogan: Connection with other people is as important as food or shelter

This virus attacked the very thing that binds us, our need for connection

Thu, 18 Mar, 2021

FREDDIE SHERRY;

High Court dismisses lead action over calculated grades

The rejection of the case brought by Belvedere College Leaving Cert student Freddie Sherry has implications for more than 60 other challenges to the calculated grades.

Tue, 02 Mar, 2021

Mother with protective mask breastfeeding her baby son at home

Joyce Fegan: When parenthood and a pandemic collide

“On the balance sheet of 2020, there will be losses and gains. Some will have far more losses than others, irretrievable ones at that”

Sat, 27 Feb, 2021

Legal opinion states blanket closure of schools is unconstitutional

Legal opinion states blanket closure of schools is unconstitutional

The charities also said a recent survey highlighted the difficulties of remote learning for children

Wed, 17 Feb, 2021

Close-up boy studying at home with tablet and doing school homework. Distance learning online education or stay at home concept.

€5m IT fund needed to support disadvantaged children with remote learning – SVP

Government funding to address the emerging digital divide among children being home-schooled was 'insufficient', the national charity said

Thu, 11 Feb, 2021

Q&A: How do we get secondary ASD special classes back to school?

Q&A: How do we get secondary ASD special classes back to school?

I teach in and coordinate three secondary ASD special classes in Cork and have since 2008. Since January 6, my students, colleagues and I, as well as all others countrywide, have been engaged in remote learning, as much as circumstances will allow.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2021

Letters to the Editor: School closures may become stain on the nation

Letters to the Editor: School closures may become stain on the nation

The delay in the reopening of schools during the third wave of the pandemic will be a stain on our national conscience unless we act now. There is a distinction between children with special needs and children who are vulnerable.

Tue, 02 Feb, 2021

Remote learning undoubtedly 'the hardest juggling act'

Remote learning undoubtedly 'the hardest juggling act'

Parents, teachers and students all over Ireland reached out to the 'Irish Examiner' to share their experience with remote learning

Mon, 01 Feb, 2021

COVID-19 pandemic,Staying home

Joyce Fegan: Parents and teachers are doing their best. But how are our children coping?

"Parents are under an inordinate amount of pressure to both work and do right by their children"

Sat, 30 Jan, 2021

Mother homeschooling her children

Students, parents, and teachers: Tell us how you are finding homeschooling

While Ireland is to remain in a Level 5 lockdown, schools, however, may re-open on a phased basis starting next month

Fri, 29 Jan, 2021

Freelance mother with baby working at home

The homeschooling survival guide

While everyone is feeling the effects of Covid-19, it’s women who are facing the biggest challenges to their careers and emotional wellbeing - especially when school is out

Sun, 17 Jan, 2021

Online education and e-learning concept.

Secret Teacher: Why adults are the ones who should be 'seen and not heard'

I hate the way my profession is constantly bad-mouthed, and I find it highly de-motivating.

Fri, 15 Jan, 2021

Bored child on living room.

Homeschool diary day 4: Cabin fever is brewing fights about where the tea is kept

And while there might be a day off school for some, the teachers are always learning

Thu, 14 Jan, 2021

Alison Curtis: Let's take homeschooling one day at a time and do our best

Alison Curtis: Let's take homeschooling one day at a time and do our best

Homeschooling is different this time, says Alison Curtis: We have a better idea of what we're doing and there's an end in sight

Thu, 14 Jan, 2021

Little child boy following a preschool class using distance learning

Homeschool diary day three: I feel as though I am trying to escape quicksand

It's a dark day in our homeschool hub, and I get a lesson in positivity from a tiny garden bird

Wed, 13 Jan, 2021

Homeschool diary day two: My brain is like a Billy Roll

Homeschool diary day two: My brain is like a Billy Roll

And a forest walk proves to be my tipping point.

Tue, 12 Jan, 2021

Primary school stock

Homeschool diary day one: the WhatsApp groups are suspiciously quiet

Off to a flying start... we fail to launch on our first day of homeschool

Tue, 12 Jan, 2021

RTÉ announces a host of homeschool programming

RTÉ announces a host of homeschool programming

The Homeschool Hub is back, along with even more educational programming across TV, radio, and online

Sun, 10 Jan, 2021

Mother working from home with kids. Quarantine.

'The main thing I remember is guilt.' Readers on homeschooling in lockdown

With school closures beginning officially on Monday, we asked you to share your experience with homeschooling.

Fri, 08 Jan, 2021

Tá homeschool ag teacht! Cúla4 ar Scoil returns to TG4

Tá homeschool ag teacht! Cúla4 ar Scoil returns to TG4

Everyone's favourite Irish language homeschool resource is returning next week.

Thu, 07 Jan, 2021

Little boys attending to online school class.

Why I choose not to homeschool this time around

School is out, but education is a burden that I will not be able to take on in Lockdown Three. What is your attitude to homeschooling? Share your views in our poll.

Thu, 07 Jan, 2021