Irish Teachers’ Journal 2024 posting to schools
12/12/2024
A copy of the Irish Teachers’ Journal 2024 is posting to schools this week. This year the guest article is by Dr Gerard McHugh and celebrates the 50 years of Education Centres in Ireland.
Successful HSCL Scheme must be expanded further
09/12/2024
The INTO welcomes the positive findings from the recently published Department of Education report, Improving Outcomes and Experiences for Children and Young People: Evaluation of Home School Community Liaison (HSCL) in Primary and Post-Primary Schools.
Claiming tax refunds – reminder
06/12/2024
A reminder for INTO members that there is a four-year time limit for claiming tax refunds, for example on medical expenses, tuition fees and flat rate expenses.
Irish Pupils Excel in Maths and Science
05/12/2024
The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) has commended the outstanding achievements of Irish students and teachers in the latest Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS 2023), an international assessment of Mathematics and Science performance.
Clare Musician Awarded Ashling Murphy Memorial Scholarship
03/12/2024
The Ashling Murphy Memorial Entrance Scholarship, awarded annually by Mary Immaculate College (MIC) and the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO), has been presented to talented concertina player and aspiring teacher, Rachel Mahony, from Ennis, County Clare.
INTO makes telling contribution to ETUCE Conference in Montenegro
02/12/2024
Last week, representatives from the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) made a strong contribution to the 2024 European Trade Union Committee for Education (ETUCE) Conference held in Budva, Montenegro.
INTO Launches General Election Manifesto Checklist
22/11/2024
The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) has today unveiled its General Election Manifesto Checklist, providing members with a clear and concise analysis of how political parties measure up against the union’s 30 for 30 General Election Campaign asks.
Supplementary Panel applications now open
21/11/2024
The Department of Education has today published Circular 0090/2024, which sets out the conditions and application process for access to the Supplementary Panel for recruitment to permanent positions arising for the 2025/26 school year.
Teacher Guidance on Homelessness in the Classroom
21/11/2024
As homelessness continues to impact thousands of children across the country, the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) and Focus Ireland have relaunched their digital resource, Homelessness in the Classroom: Guidance for Primary Teachers.