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Antigen test trials for schools but teachers want priority for vaccines

Teachers say they must be prioritised for Covid-19 vaccines to limit disruption to the Leaving Cert in June and prevent uncertainty over the start of the next academic year in September. It comes as the Department of Education considers implementing a pilot antigen testing scheme aimed at minimising the spread of Covid-19 in schools. Education Minister Norma Foley is seeking a meeting with her Northern counterpart Peter Weir to learn about the use of the tests there. Pupils and teachers in Northern Ireland have been urged to consider taking two tests a week to reduce the risk of transmission. National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals (NAPD) president Michael Cregan said the tests would complement measures already in place.

Midwest Radio - Concern among teachers over return to school after Easter

Midwest Radio - Concern among teachers over return to school after Easter
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The pandemic has made the work of schools enormously difficult and we have been at the sharp end of dealing with the issues

While virtually all sectors of society have been adversely affected during the course of the pandemic, those in full-time education have experienced a very challenging year since last March, The importance of education in society has only been further underlined during the course of the last 12 months. Since the onset of Covid-19, much of the focus surrounding restrictions has been on keeping schools open in a safe manner for students all around the country at both primary and secondary level. There have also been major challenges for third level institutions. It has been a period involving a lot of consideration, thought and planning for teachers and students around the country, as they attempt to chart a way of continuing their education and sitting exams even in midst of a global pandemic.

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