World Maths Day is a chance for the Government to consider how to improve the teaching of maths and how to encourage a greater uptake of maths related subjects in second and third level education

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Young Scientist Exhibition provides showcase for Irish talent in an area that is vital to our future

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A Gaeltacht experience helps thousands of teenagers improve their conversational Irish every summer but Government cutbacks may put this at risk

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Science Week will hold a number of exciting event in Cork this week designed to awaken young people’s interest in science. Science can be the cornerstone of a future stable Irish economy if we act now.

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Education at a Glance 2009 the OECD’s Report on Education shows us that compared to other countries Ireland has overcrowded classes, below average life-long learning participation and weak school evaluation structures.

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Overcrowding in primary schools in Cork has been confirmed by Department of Education figures. Last year 12,774 children in primary schools in Cork were in classes of 30 and over. This is before the Government’s decision to increase the pupil teacher ratio which will increase class sizes this year.

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A application has been made to Cork County Council for planning permission to build a new national school in Ballygarvan.

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The Government’s silence about the reintroduction of fees will not last long after the public have voted in the local and European elections.

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The Minister for Education has passed up an opportunity to encourage children to become comfortable with technology while reducing the weight of school bags and cutting the cost of school books by refusing to explore the use of e-books in primary and secondary schools.

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Maths and Science education will have to be the foundation upon which a new innovative Ireland is built.

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