A survey by the Principals’ and Deputy Principals’ Association found that 75% of secondary schools have advertised teaching vacancies with no applications, with 64% attributing vacancies to recruitment or retention issues. Schools struggle to hire teachers for subjects like maths, Irish, and French, leading to staff shortages and subjects being dropped. The Teachers’ Union of Ireland is calling for more support from the government to attract and retain teachers, as schools face logistical challenges and limits on student access to certain subjects due to teacher shortages.
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Met Office says Northern Lights will be visible in this part of UK this week | UK | News
The Northern Lights are forecast to be visible from Scotland on Thursday, March 13, according to the Met Office space weather forecast, following recent sightings in Northern Scotland. The auroras, also known as the Aurora Borealis, appear as colorful lights in the night sky and are best viewed in areas with minimal light pollution, such as Dark Sky Reserves. To increase chances of seeing the Northern Lights, individuals can use aurora apps and capture them...
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