Teachers at Belfast primary school to strike tomorrow

Claire Simpson

SOME teaching staff at a Belfast primary school are to go on strike tomorrow.

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Minister backs 'GoCompare'-style apps to help students choose university

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THE universities minister has backed digital tools that create a "GoCompare" for students and may lead to the end of poor value courses.

School leaders warn 'it's make or break time' on budgets

Simon Doyle 06 Nov, 2018

SCHOOL leaders are to hold a public meeting to demand better funding for education - warning "it's make or break time".

Parent poll reveals true cost of education funding shortfalls

Simon Doyle 06 Nov, 2018

TWO-thirds of parents say pressure on school budgets is having a negative impact on their child's education.

Trinity College Dublin sees 20% drop in applications from northern students over Brexit

Claire Simpson 02 Nov, 2018

APPLICATIONS from northern students to Trinity College Dublin have dropped by 20 per cent this year amid uncertainty over Brexit.

Parents donating toilet roll and soap to school, Moira principal tells Westminster

Rebecca Black, Press Association 31 Oct, 2018

A primary school principal has urged Northern Ireland's politicians to "set aside petty squabbles" and "stand up for children".

De Valera letters on display at St Killian's College

31 Oct, 2018

THE surrender note Éamon de Valera handed to British commander Edo Hinzen at the end of Easter week 1916 has been put on display at a Co Antrim school.

School principals speak about funding pressures at NI Affairs Committee

31 Oct, 2018

THE heads of schools are to tell MPs about funding and staffing pressures as part of an inquiry into education funding in the north.

Youngsters learn essential skills to safeguard their financial future

Jim McCooe 31 Oct, 2018

FROM the age of seven children have already formed money habits and by 15 their financial conscious behaviours are being set, according to research by Cambridge University.

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