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Computer-based assessments in literacy and numeracy will no longer be mandatory for primary schools in Northern Ireland, Education Minister John O'Dowd has announced - as a result of last year's glitches.

Education Minister John O'Dowd has announced changes to A-levels in Northern Ireland, following a consultation on whether the local system should mirror proposed changes in England.

A recruitment scheme that will provide jobs for 230 recently qualified teachers in Northern Ireland has been launched by the Education Minister John O'Dowd.

Parents and teachers have called for changes to the school starting age in Northern Ireland, saying the current system is unfair to those born in May or June.

Environment Minister Alex Attwood has given the go-ahead to planning approval for a new school campus in Omagh.

As new research shows that children as young as two are being allowed to use the internet, This Morning debates whether tots should be allowed to go online freely.

The world's most powerful atom smasher is to be re-created in Belfast as part of a major new public exhibition.

A sex education forum, backed by some of the UK's biggest charities, has called for children to be taught about issues like pornography and sexting in school - but would parents back such plans?

Local schoolchildren are getting their hands dirty by digging up Divis Mountain as part of a community archaeology project.

Education Minister John O'Dowd says a new report containing pupils' views on shared education will be considered in his future plans for the sector.

Parents of special needs children say they are concerned about what the future holds when their children grow up, as they call for more support for those who turn 19.

An independent report setting out the vision for advancing shared education in Northern Ireland has called for the end to academic selection.

Pupils from five special schools have been given a taste of life in the fast lane, getting the full race experience from professional drivers at a dedicated track day at Nutt's Corner in Co Antrim.

Almost 23,000 parents and guardians in Northern Ireland have applied for a pre-school place for their child in the 2013/14 school year.

Culture Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has announced an investment of £20,000 in the Lower Falls area to develop a pilot iPad scheme in the west Belfast community.

Ulster Unionist leader Mike Nesbitt has told his party's AGM that he wants to take control of the education ministry.

Education boards have outlined their proposals on the future of primary schools in Northern Ireland, which could see some of them closing.

Parents struggling to cover the cost of child care could be given a boost under new government plans revealed on Tuesday.

Fourteen schools in Northern Ireland have jointly expressed their "sorrow and regret" over the collapse of the Spirit of Enniskillen Trust.

A Co Armagh charity, which has been empowering East African communities living in extreme poverty for 20 years, has put on display images of their work at Belfast City Hall.

Supermarket chain Tesco has revealed that it is doubling the amount of fresh beef, pork and chicken sourced from Northern Ireland farmers.

Payments of £250 will be made to low paid staff in the education sector, it has been announced.

Children have been given peace lanterns to pass among schools in the North West as they prepare for the arrival of the World Peace Flame.

Police have warned students in the Holyland that tough action will be taken against anyone involved in antisocial behaviour on St Patrick's Day.

A school in Maghera has become an internet sensation after releasing a rap video to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

Cross-community education reduces prejudicial attitudes towards those from other backgrounds, new research has shown.

Environment Minister Alex Attwood has approved planning permission for a new University of Ulster campus in Belfast city centre.

Children from a special needs school in Downpatrick, who were involved in a terrifying bus crash earlier this week, were smiling once again on Thursday when the Special Olympics torch paid them a visit.

A Newtownabbey school which was closed after a strain of legionella was found on the property is to reopen on Monday.

A further £9.9m has been announced by Education Minister John O'Dowd to help post-primary schools provide additional courses required under the Entitlement Framework.

Two in five young people are leaving full-time education in Northern Ireland without meeting minimum literacy and numeracy skills, a report has found.

The sight of diabetes sufferers could be saved by scientists at Queen's University Belfast, who are developing a study using adult stem cells.

Burgers have been removed from the menu of all schools across Northern Ireland after horse DNA was found in the supply chain.

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has prepared a video message on educating young people to respect different faiths and cultures, to be shown at a Queen's University, Belfast conference.

A special school in Newtownabbey will remain closed for a second week following the discovery of a strain of Legionella.