The Latest Breaking News from Department of Education

The KKK's Push for Compulsory Schooling and a Federal Education Department

In the early 20th century, the Klan's virulent nativism and anti-Catholicism fueled its interest in education policy.

Reason · Jan 23, 2023

"We have to keep fighting": Downpatrick group protest school merger at Department of Education

A decision was made to merge three schools into one 1600-pupil school split over three sites in Downpatrick

Belfast Live · Jan 12, 2023

Cost of Living: Two NI schools speak on offering free breakfast to all pupils for the long term

"We do have children who don't have anything to eat from they have their dinner in the evening at home until they come and get their lunch the next day."

Belfast Live · Jan 6, 2023

Belfast parents meet EA over concerns around SEN provisions

Parents outlined several issues including delays in autism diagnosis and statements

Belfast Live · Dec 11, 2022

Will schools close on Monday due to Orange weather warning? Latest as emergency meeting called

Government departments, local authority chiefs and forecasters at Met Eireann will consider implementing an action plan for the duration of the cold snap. Any decision on school closures will be made by the Department of Education.

Irish Mirror · Dec 11, 2022

West Belfast children become authors after launch of special book

In total, 42 children contributed to the project, penning personal tales of their time during the Covid pandemic

Belfast Live · Dec 10, 2022

Young child dies of Strep A infection, health chiefs confirmed

âThe news of a child death with Strep A will be worrying for parents"

Dublin Live · Dec 8, 2022

Calls for 'NPHET-style response' to Strep A virus after suspected death of Irish child as parents 'terrified'

'A knowledge vacuum is not what we need here at all'

Irish Mirror · Dec 7, 2022

It's FAFSA time: Why and how to apply for college financial aid

Holiday shopping dominates the headlines and airwaves this time of year, but it's also when teenagers and young adults are deep into thinking about one of the most important financial decisions of their lives: whether and where to go to college.

Tribune News Service · Dec 5, 2022

Connecticut announces plan to develop Native American studies curriculum for K-12 public schools

Governor Ned Lamont (D) and the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) announced a partnership with state tribal leaders on November 30, 2022, to develop a Native American studies model curriculum for K-12 students. The announcement follows legislation signed by the governor in June 2021. The bill established new subject…

Ballotpedia · Dec 5, 2022