Independent.ie - Education RSS Feed http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/education/ How to survive exam fever http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/education/how-to-survive-exam-fever-29285903.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/education/how-to-survive-exam-fever-29285903.html Students have been warned to avoid taking medical drugs and stimulants without proper advice as the Junior and Leaving Cert exams approach. Education Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 Aim for the stars with CAO choices, but also have a safety net in place http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/education/aim-for-the-stars-with-cao-choices-but-also-have-a-safety-net-in-place-29285898.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/education/aim-for-the-stars-with-cao-choices-but-also-have-a-safety-net-in-place-29285898.html Even at this late stage, many applicants are still very uncertain about their CAO course choices, as some queries illustrate. Education Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 Final tips as the big test nears http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/education/final-tips-as-the-big-test-nears-29285900.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/education/final-tips-as-the-big-test-nears-29285900.html Now that the Leaving Certificate is nearly upon us, here are some tips – which will be helpful no matter how prepared or unprepared you may be feeling. Education Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 Diary of a Demented Mum: Wolverine's exam stress becomes mine http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/education/diary-of-a-demented-mum-wolverines-exam-stress-becomes-mine-29279449.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/education/diary-of-a-demented-mum-wolverines-exam-stress-becomes-mine-29279449.html Wolverine stampedes in, flinging down her schoolbag just as you finish the article about exam stress. Education Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 Teachers' unions are considering talks invite http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/education/teachers-unions-are-considering-talks-invite-29274246.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/education/teachers-unions-are-considering-talks-invite-29274246.html THE four teachers' unions are considering an invitation to meet the Labour Relations Commission (LRC) as efforts continue to find an alternative to the Croke Park II deal Education Fri, 17 May 2013 04:24:18 +0100 Smart foods for studying http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/education/smart-foods-for-studying-29285905.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/education/smart-foods-for-studying-29285905.html The Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute offers the following nutrition tips for exam students: Education Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 'It's an adventure for kids' http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/education/its-an-adventure-for-kids-29279494.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/education/its-an-adventure-for-kids-29279494.html Scoil an Chroi Naofa is taking part in the 2013 innocent GIY Sow & Grow schools programme. Education Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 Schools 'failing' their Down Syndrome pupils http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/education/schools-failing-their-down-syndrome-pupils-29274136.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/education/schools-failing-their-down-syndrome-pupils-29274136.html The Children's Ombudsman has sharply criticised the Department of Education over its approach to children with Down Syndrome. Education Fri, 17 May 2013 04:24:18 +0100