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Is your child Catholic enough to get a place at school?
Parents can face a new problem as they try to enrol their children at local schools. Some Catholic schools are seeking evidence of faith, as demand for places outstrips supply. It's the system, not the schools that must change, writes Gráinne Faller p
Different parents different stories
PAUL METIKARIAN, MAYO: "If you ask for your child to opt out of religious education, they are immediately different. Kids don't want to be different. They want to be like their friends. The schools in my area are all Catholic schools. My daughter is three and I'm getting worried. p
A new model for education - more money, less elitism
Sinn Féin supports significant pay improvements for teachers and opposes the €80 million subsidy of fee-paying schools, writes Seán Crowe , the party's education spokesman p
The verdict on Hanafin: a 'steady as she goes' Minister
Teaching Matters: Ah, there's no doubt that she's a class act. Our school recently had its official opening, and in that polite two-step often witnessed on these occasions, it was opened by Minister for Education, Mary Hanafin, and blessed by the Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Diarmuid Martin. p
Stumped for words on the election campaign trail
TeenTimes: I sigh at the weary man at my doorstep. He has not answered my questions again; how very political. "Water crisis," I say again, with an emphasis on crisis. He shuffles his feet nervously, like someone who needs to go to the bathroom. The canvasser decides to state the figures on his card. p
In my life
Melanie Morris , Editor, Image Magazine p
Teacher's Pet
An insider's guide to education: It may have slipped under the radar but that recent ASTI decision to insist on a full postal ballot of members on all key decisions represents a significant event in Irish education. p
Questions & Answers
All your education questions answered by Brian Mooney. p
Noticeboard
An Cumann Gaelach, Coláiste na Tríonóide Centenary: An Cumann Gaelach, Coláiste na Tríonóide is celebrating its centenary this year. The council of the 100th session invites all former members to a reception to mark the occasion on Friday, May 4th at 7pm in the Atrium, Front Square, TCD. Contact: cumann@csc.tcd.ie p
