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Michelle McIlveen elected as DUP deputy leader

She will serve alongside Gavin Robinson who has been re-elected as DUP leader.

Evening Standard

DUP defeated in bid to annul EU-based law change on livestock tracing rules

Agriculture minister Andrew Muir branded the effort as ‘reckless’ and ‘bizarre’.

Evening Standard

"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

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School merger in Co Down branded "disgrace" by angry parents

"We are left with no choice but to launch a campaign and call out this irresponsible, uninformed, and reckless decision."

Belfast Live

Education Authority pressed to process emergency payments to substitute teachers

Justin McCamphill, NASUWT national official for Northern Ireland, said the move "while overdue is nevertheless welcome"

Belfast Live

Top GCSE grades in Northern Ireland fall with return of formal examinations

The provisional figures released on Thursday show that in Northern Ireland 37% of students received a grade A/7 and above.

The Independent UK

A-level students celebrate results after ‘rollercoaster’ experience

This year’s candidates sat their first public exams after two years of teacher-assessed grades due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Independent UK

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A-level grades in Northern Ireland up on last comparative year as exams return

In Northern Ireland 44% of students received a grade A or above, compared with 29.4% in 2019.

The Independent UK

NI student backing calls for a price cap on 'extortionate' school uniforms

"We need to move away from the branded uniform, stop paying for a logo and move to cheaper alternatives."

Belfast Live

Plans to introduce a price cap on Northern Ireland school uniform costs are 'crucial', campaigners say

"By introducing a price cap all parents are protected from excessively priced uniforms"

Belfast Live

Northern Ireland Education Minister urged to further increase school uniform grant as parents struggle with rising costs

It has emerged that some schools are charging as much as £600 for parents to buy branded uniforms

Belfast Live

Free school meals Northern Ireland: Campaigners question why 100,000 children fear going hungry

"In many cases, classroom assistants, teachers, principals and other school staff have been buying children food and supporting families out of their own pockets"

Belfast Live

Northern Ireland holiday food grants payment announced

The scheme begins on July 1

Belfast Live

Secondary school places: What to do if your child doesn't get into preferred school

There is also advice available for parents to challenge the process if their child didn't get into their preferred school

Belfast Live

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The Independent UK

Alliance gain seat in Strangford as former education minister loses out

DUP veteran Peter Weir lost his Assembly seat. He has served as an MLA since the formation of the Assembly in 1998.

Belfast Live

Strangford NI election results as TUV's Stephen Cooper misses out on MLA role

The TUV suffered a blow as their candidate missed out on a seat

Belfast Live

NI Election 2022: Results on Friday night and what happens next

Counting will continue on Saturday

The Independent UK

Masks no longer required in Northern Ireland’s post-primary schools after Easter

Michelle McIlveen said the decision comes amid an improving situation in the pandemic.

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Belfast Live

Education Minister announces 28 schools in Northern Ireland to benefit from £794m investment

It's expected the investment will benefit 25,000 pupils at schools across Northern Ireland

The Independent UK

Assembly passes integrated education Bill after UUP refuses to back petition of concern

DUP Education Minister Michelle McIlveen that the Bill would have ‘far-reaching’ consequences for the education system.

The Independent UK

Teachers reject ‘inadequate’ pay offer amid union strike warning

Education Minister Michelle McIlveen said she was disappointed with the outcome of the pay negotiations.

The Independent UK

Legal challenge warning over decision to stand down teaching regulator

Education Minister Michelle McIlveen suspended the GTCNI in December.

Belfast Live

Education Minister says 'considerable work' being done on sex education in NI schools

One MLA claimed that for many young people "the first time they hear of or learn about sexual consent is at university"

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