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Leaving Cert grades errors ‘deeply disappointing’ – ASTI President
The President of the ASTI, Ann Piggott, has said teachers are shocked and disappointed by the news that two errors in the Leaving Cert 2020 Calculated Grades Process have been identified.
Looking after your health
The re-opening of schools has led to additional stress and uncertainty for teachers as schools implement new operational arrangements and protocols. It is very important to mind our mental and physical health at this time.
Report underlines urgent need for investment in education
The OECD report PISA 2018 Results: Effective Policies, Successful Schools, once again underlines Ireland’s poor track record for investment in education.
Information on management of COVID-19 in schools published
Following strong representations by the ASTI, the Department of Education and Skills have published information in the form of a Frequently Asked Questions document to deal with a variety of issues that have arisen in schools since reopening.
ASTI ballot: update your home address on time
The ASTI will ballot members on a range of issues, including health and safety concerns in schools in the context of Covid-19, in October.
ASTI to ballot on industrial action
The ASTI Central Executive Committee met today and decided to ballot its members in relation to a number of key issues which have emerged since schools re-opened.
Important reminder for those on the pre-2013 Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Important reminder for those on the pre-2013 Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Online training for School Stewards
School Steward online training dates are Tuesday 6th, 13th and 20th October.
Ireland bottom of global ranking for investment in education
The OECD report Education at a Glance 2020, published today, again ranks Ireland in last place out of 36 countries for investment in second-level education as a percentage of GDP.
Region 2 - Election to Standing Committee
The postponed election for the Regional Representative to serve on behalf of Region 2 - West Mayo, East Mayo, Carrick on Shannon was cancelled due to the outbreak of Covid-19 and the consequent closure of schools.
