Teacher unions call on government to reverse vaccination rollout decision
There is a lot of ‘nervousness and concern’ among teachers in the region over the revised vaccine rollout programme. That’s according to Brendan Greene of St. Clare’s Comprehensive school in Manorhamilton and north west representative of the Teachers Union of Ireland. Last week the government changed the vaccine plan to…
Leaving Cert solution must be found immediately
A north west school teacher and member of the ASTI has urged the teachers union and Department of Education to reach an agreement today on how to proceed with the running of this year’s leaving cert exams The ASTI yesterday claiimed a proposal to rely heavily on calculated grades…
ASTI and Department of Education look to resolve row over Leaving Cert
Leaving Cert students and their parents in the north west will be keeping a close eye on the latest round of talks that are due to take place today in relation to the running of this year’s leaving cert examinations. A fresh round of talks will take place…
ASTI’s Kieran Christie says schools concerned about Leaving Cert exams despite assurances
The written Leaving Cert exams will put ‘additional burdens’ on schools which are already stretched, according to a leading teacher’s union. 2,820 students plan to sit the exams next month, with concerns from the ASTI of what the Department of Education will do to facilitate them. The exams are taking…
Schools still getting to grips with Covid safety measures
A leading North West education official says some schools have still not put the necessary social distancing safety measures in place, according to the Teacher’s Union of Ireland. Representative bodies are before the Covid-19 Response Committee to discuss how the reopening of schools is going. They’re collectively calling…
Teachers want clarity on masks
A Sligo school teacher and union official says teachers want guidance on whether or not face masks should be made mandatory in secondary schools. Masks are already compulsory on all public transport and the rules will include shops and shopping centres from next Monday. Kieran Christie is the General Secretary…
Dispute over legal cover for Leaving Cert teachers resolved
A dispute over the legal cover for Leaving Cert teachers has been resolved between the Department of Education and ASTI. The union had concerns the state indemnity being offered didn’t go far enough in protecting teachers from potential claims by students. They’ve received clarification that if a pupil, unhappy with…