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edhistorians.bsky.social @edhistorians.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

On this day in the history of education, on May 25, 1925, John T. Scopes was indicted for teaching evolution in Tennessee. The case would end on July 21, 1925 with Scopes being found guilty. An appeal would follow. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJoZ...

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Scopes Monkey – Rare Footage of the "Trial of the Century" | Flashback | History

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Rich Attert0n @escapeteacher.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Union History In 1977, one of the issues ‘left on the table’ at the final meeting of Head Masters Association (later ASCL) in Division XV at Llanwrtyd was N. Stewart’s resolution regarding H.M.A. investments which helped to support the South African Government with its apartheid policy. /1

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Rich Attert0n @escapeteacher.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

I will definitely get Nick and Rob's new book from the library when it comes out. I hope it is a fair and balanced assessment of the reforms which worked and those which didn't. Rob's previous polemic was very much historical cherry picking. I have high hopes for this though!

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Rich Attert0n @escapeteacher.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

The is Margaret Robertson - she was headmistress of Christ's Hospital Girls School for 32 years. She was President of the Association of Headmistresses later @ascl-uk.bsky.social - I was reading a PHD about women code breakers yesterday and it turns out Margaret was one of them. /1

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Rich Attert0n @escapeteacher.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

If money was no object what might you do differently in your school?

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Rich Attert0n @escapeteacher.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Cory Booker just went down in the history books by breaking Strom Thurmond’s 24 hour filibuster record.

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Rich Attert0n @escapeteacher.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Im reminded of Lord Acton's words on power. Champions of free speech are quick to jetison their 'noble' instincts at the first sniff of power.

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Oasis @oasisuk.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

For 40 years, we’ve stood with local neighbourhoods facing the harshest challenges of poverty and exclusion. But the work is not done. Today we are launching our 'No One Left Out' anniversary campaign. A call to build inclusion for the next four decades. 👉Get involved here: oasisnolo.org

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Jonny Uttley @jonnyuttley.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

The orchestrated attack of the old band continues. Next up is a Chief Inspector who was tone deaf & presided over the most disastrous period in Ofsted’s history. This stuff is so predictable and just a series of red herrings.

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

In his keynote at #ASCL2025, @pepediiasio.bsky.social pays tribute to the remarkable Sophie Bryant and Frances Mary Buss, founders of the Association of Headmistresses and the organisation that would eventually evolve into what we now know as the Association of School and College Leaders. #ASCL150

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Julie McCulloch @juliemcculloch.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Sir Martyn Oliver references the recommendation in ASCL's Blueprint for a Fairer Education System for a balanced scorecard - but disagrees with our suggestion that schools & colleges should be evaluated as simply having met or not met standards in different aspects of education. #ASCL2025

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

"As the voice of the profession, we have a critical role in ensuring that education policies are shaped by those who truly understand the challenges on the ground – you." #ASCL2025

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Julie McCulloch @juliemcculloch.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

ASCL President @mannybotwe.bsky.social with a rousing opening keynote at #ASCL2025, outlining what need to be the shared priorities for government and the profession.

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Steve Chalke @stevechalke.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

“The deadly curse of knife crime must be tackled to spare more families the agony of a lost loved one”, says the Daily Mirror. Agreed! But that curse is the outcome of society’s lack of investment in youth clubs, in inclusive education or in any real ambition to break generational poverty.

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Cerys Turner @cerysturner.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

I'll be covering this morning's Education Select Committee session on solving the SEND crisis. MPs will be hearing from Annamarie Hassall, CEO of Nasen, and @mmulholland.bsky.social SEND & inclusion specialist at the ASCL, and a number of other witnesses. 🧵below:

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Rich Attert0n @escapeteacher.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Anyone who uses Libs of Tiktok to make cheap anti LGBT+ points should be ashamed of themselves. Any Headteacher/mistress who does that should question their vocation. Libs of Tiktok peddles division, misinformation and hate. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023...

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California elementary school evacuated over bomb threat after rightwing harassment

Chabot elementary in Oakland received racist and threatening emails, forcing 50 students and staff to vacate the premises

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Rich Attert0n @escapeteacher.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

These pioneers of education span the centuries and @ascl-uk.bsky.social is proud to share an association with these remarkable women. They led our nation's schools and our association. #InternationalWomensDay2025. #IWD2025

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Jonathan Mountstevens @mrmountstevens.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Today I will be playing the role of Cassandra. I've posted my responses to the Ofsted consultation on my blog in case they're helpful to others. Feel free to make use of them or ignore as you see fit, but make sure you respond. occamshairdryer.wordpress.com/2025/03/08/m...

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My response to the Ofsted consultation

I have posted these responses on my blog in case they are of use to anyone in formulating their own answers to the Ofsted consultation. If you agree with me, feel free to take passages and use them…

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Rich Attert0n @escapeteacher.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

It is fascinating that the same people who hold up the preeminant right of an independent country to determine its own destinary, want to deny this to Ukraine and act as apologists for Russian aggression. Agreeing with JHB, now I really do feel sick! www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3cE...

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Julia Hartley-Brewer HUMILIATES Richard Tice over Putin

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Rich Attert0n @escapeteacher.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

How many Multi Academy Trusts share names with Apprentice teams?

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Rich Attert0n @escapeteacher.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

GDPR hat on. The best place to gather information to commit identify theft must surely be in a GP or hospital waiting room. It’s extraordinary!

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David Frum @davidfrum.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Can we also keep in mind that while Zelenskyy like Churchill 1940-45 postponed elections, Trump in peacetime tried to overturn by violence an election he lost - and has since pardoned all the co-conspirators in his attempted coup?

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Rich Attert0n @escapeteacher.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

David didn’t have 180k followers and the countries media at his beck and call.

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Rich Attert0n @escapeteacher.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

I’ve been watching Friends since it began. I have only just learned what one of the theme tune lines was - “your love life’s DOA"? I’ve heard the song over 500 times.

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Rich Attert0n @escapeteacher.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

I really don't wanna be that guy but...

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Rich Attert0n @escapeteacher.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Dog sitting for the weekend. 😍😍😍😍

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Rich Attert0n @escapeteacher.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Watch how claims of cancel culture in the US suddenly disappears without a trace.

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Rich Attert0n @escapeteacher.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Stewart Lee was very good. Shame about the audience.

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Hayley Dunn @shropshiresbm.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Don't miss the ASCL Annual Conference 2025! 📅 March 14-15, 2025 📍 ACC Liverpool Join top education leaders like Pepe Di’lasio, Manny Botwe, Bridget Phillipson, Professor Becky Francis and more. Network, learn, and be inspired! #BrighterFuture www.ascl.org.uk/Microsites/A...

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Rich Attert0n @escapeteacher.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Curry and Squid Game 2. Perfect end to the week.

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Art Candee 🍿🥤 @artcandee.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

The grandson of former President Jimmy Carter, Jason Carter, cracks jokes at the state funeral of his grandfather, PawPaw. I love these stories. 💕

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Rich Attert0n @escapeteacher.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

We need more statesmen and women in education and fewer demagogues.

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Rich Attert0n @escapeteacher.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

This is the most enjoyable audiobook I have listen to in ages. Michael Palin has attainted national treasure like status for good reason. Listen to those reasons!

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Ed Finch @edfinch.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Just heaved a big sigh and bothered to read that article from The Times. Apparently I'm the first person on social media to do so. The word 'fun' appears once, in a click bait headline closely added by another employee. Neither the word 'fun' nor any synonyms for it appear in the article.

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Rich Attert0n @escapeteacher.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

If you have to mark exams, let it be here!

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Jon Severs @jonsevers.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Which educators are on the New Year Honours list? We have listed them all below, including a knighthood for Nick Gibb and a CBE for @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social Congratulations to all! www.tes.com/magazine/new...

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New Year Honours: Nick Gibb among education leaders recognised

Former schools minister Nick Gibb has been knighted and ex-union leader Geoff Barton appointed CBE in New Year Honours list

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Rich Attert0n @escapeteacher.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

Gonna start working on a few new articles today for @ascl-uk.bsky.social Associate Magazine. These will include: -A 3 parter on WW2 -Comprehensiveness -Banning of the cane If you are interested in my previous articles - they are as follows /1

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Rich Attert0n @escapeteacher.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Robert Gundry’s ground breaking commentary on Matthew suggested parts of the Birth Narrative were added for theological emphasis rather than modernist history. He was booted from the ETS in 1983. Christmas loves an underdog.