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Gerard Elwood

@gerardelwood.bsky.social
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PhD research @DCU IoE: Socio-political Ed, Pedagogy & Student Agency. Teacher (Politics & Society, History, Philosophy & Citizenship). Lecturer (Teacher Education). Views my own. 📍Ireland

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Gerard Elwood @gerardelwood.bsky.social · 23h
The administrative burden and flawed procurement system leave many students waiting weeks or months for their books and force principals to divert time from leading teaching and learning to firefighting avoidable delays. www.rte.ie/news/educati... @napdie.bsky.social
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Principals call for changes over free schoolbooks scheme
The National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals has called for changes to the administration of the free schoolbooks scheme.
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Gerard Elwood @gerardelwood.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Teachers across Ireland begin industrial action this week with work - to - rule and planned strike action on the 14th and 21st of this month. www.rte.ie/news/2026/10...
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Disruption to schools as teachers begin industrial action
Primary and secondary schools across the country are likely to experience disruptions from today as teachers begin industrial action.
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Educational Review @edreview.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The latest issue of Educational Review is out now! Explore research on widening access to higher education, multilingual schooling, children's mental health, migrant education, digital childhoods, school readiness, educational law, youth activism & more! 👇️ www.tandfonline.com/toc/cedr20/7...
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IEA Education @ieaeducation.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
🙌 IEA is looking forward to World Teachers' Day on Monday! 🔗 As part of our efforts in #GivingBackToTeachers, we have produced many publications aimed at translating research data into tools, information, and ideas to implement in classrooms: ow.ly/nf9G50ZTtfS #WorldTeachersDay
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Denise Breen 🖖 @denisebreen.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The Jarrow March began #OTD in 1936, when 200 unemployed men set off from the northeast English town of Jarrow to march nearly 300 miles to London. Protesters sought to draw government attention to extreme poverty and a staggering 70–80% unemployment rate. youtu.be/198t_7lOjpg?...
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Jarrow Song - Alan Price
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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Are you doing essential 'wife work' at your job without getting promoted? In The Irish Times, Dr Sabrina Fitzsimons of DCU Institute of Education, highlights how women perform invisible labour, like mentoring and supporting colleagues, that goes unrewarded. Read more: launch.dcu.ie/4j3IBpv
Dr Sabrina Fitzsimons
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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
CSPE Teachers Annual Conference 2026 - workshops, resources and networking opportunities. Travel and overnight expenses subject to approval, free parking, one4all vouchers to win in raffles. Keynote speaker Larry Donnelly. Register at this link www.eventbrite.ie/e/annual-con...
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Gerard Elwood @gerardelwood.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Really looking forward to the Political Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference later this month and delighted to be presenting my paper on 'The Architecture of Agency in Irish Political Second-Level Education.' A packed programme awaits. www.psai.ie/wp-content/u...
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Gerard Elwood @gerardelwood.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The 5th Annual Oireachtas Essay Competition is now accepting entries on the theme: 'Parliamentary Politics Matters for Europe'. Open to all Senior Cycle & A-Level students across the island. Register by Nov 6! See oireachtasessay.ie for full details.
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Gerard Elwood @gerardelwood.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
The 2026 hybrid Amartya Sen Lecture with Prof. Thomas Piketty. Global Justice Report: The Plan for Equality and Prosperity within Planetary Boundaries 📍Paris School of Economics & 💻 Online 📅 Wednesday, 4th November 🕝 5:30 PM - 7 PM www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-hybri...
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2026 hybrid Amartya Sen Lecture with Prof. Thomas Piketty
HDCA’s flagship hybrid event: annual Amartya Sen Lecture by Prof Thomas Piketty on the Global Justice Report, at Paris School of Economics.
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Gerard Elwood @gerardelwood.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
'Train teachers to facilitate open discussions and navigate contentious issues.......' 💯% journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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Open Classroom Climate: A Developmental Asset and Necessary Feature of Public Schools - Luke J. Rapa, Sarah K. Ura, Sarah E. Jerasa, 2026
In this paper, we apply the principles of Relational-Developmental Systems to explain the role classrooms and schools play in youths’ adaptive development. Taki...
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Central Statistics Office Ireland @csoireland.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Understanding our Past Through a Unique Collection of Articles on Census 1926 cso.ie/en/csolatestnews/pr #CSOIreland #Ireland #Census #Census2022 #CensusIreland #Population
Understanding our Past Through a Unique Collection of Articles on Census 1926
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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Building evidence on the effectiveness of different education interventions is great, but what about the question of how easy they will be to implement? @matthewakraft.com warns of a trap that education reform often falls into
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Why education needs to avoid the implementation feasibility trap
The New York Times surveyed researchers to evaluate 30 education interventions on cost and effectiveness. Matthew Kraft explains the bigger lesson from this analysis
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History Teacher Educators' Network @htenuk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
FINAL SHOUT OUT FOR THIS WEBINAR TOMORROW AT 4pm FOR #ITT #PGCE #SCITT #TeachFirst #historyteacher s. Please sign up via @histassoc.bsky.social website at the link below. #HistoryEducation #TeacherEducation #History #UKTeaching #UKEd #EduSky
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 25/09/2026
High school teacher Ella Miesner investigates the science of attention span and shares 4 techniques that help keep her students engaged:
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Attention-Friendly Teaching Techniques in Secondary Classrooms
Teachers can use what we know about attention spans to draw students in and keep them engaged in lessons.
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Gerard Elwood @gerardelwood.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
A Gaza lecturer fighting to teach through blackouts, exhaustion and threat to life. His grit and determination is extraordinary. A daily act of courage in the service of his students. www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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‘First there’s the gruelling task of trying to charge my laptop’: a day in the life of a university lecturer in Gaza
As the war in Gaza approaches its fourth year, the Guardian follows five ordinary Palestinians as they go about their lives. Each tells the story of their day, revealing the terrible toll of the confl...
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🔍 What could the Education Inspections Bill mean for Northern Ireland's education system? Our latest Bill Paper examines proposed changes to inspection powers, Religious Education inspections, and measures to address obstruction. #EducationPolicy www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
Front cover of a Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service Briefing Paper titled Education Inspections Bill (17 September 2026), by Niamh Devlin, Glenn Williams and Nathan Mulholland.
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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The NAHT has called for the government to halt graded Ofsted inspections, amid concerns that they leave leaders ‘demoralised’ and pose a ‘risk to life’
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Powell urged to halt 'demoralising' Ofsted inspections
The NAHT is launching a campaign to stop graded Ofsted inspections, warning that the latest framework poses a ‘risk to life’
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Gerard Elwood @gerardelwood.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
PISA's limitations as a metric aside, chronic teacher shortages, repeated curriculum reforms, widening inequalities and incessant student mobile‑phone use are increasingly cited as key contributors to falling educational standards in several EU countries. www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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European education powerhouses rocked by falling scores in global study
France and Germany among countries with low Pisa scores, which show how well 15-year-olds use school learning in life
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Gerard Elwood @gerardelwood.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
School absence rates continue to rise among disadvantaged students, with new research highlighting a persistent attendance gap. Chronic absenteeism is hitting DEIS schools hardest, fueling fresh concerns over educational inequality and long-term outcomes for pupils. www.rte.ie/news/educati...
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School absence up among disadvantaged students - study
School absence has increased among young people with socio-emotional difficulties and those who do not like school in the last 10 years, research has shown.
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Gerard Elwood @gerardelwood.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Want to stay updated on #history education news? Join the Histolab newsletter to stay informed. Have an event, call or resource to share? Submit it to the Histolab calendar and bulletin board by the 25th of each month to get featured! histolab.coe.int/register?new...
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The world of history education at your fingertips
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Gerard Elwood @gerardelwood.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
#History educators, teachers & specialists: Share your perspective on teaching. ​Platforma Klio is expanding “History Elsewhere,” exploring global history education, classroom practice & sensitive histories. ​Participate via written Q&A or a video podcast. ​Get involved: 📧urednik@povijest.net
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Gerard Elwood @gerardelwood.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Stanford’s 2026 Index shows students worldwide using AI for everyday learning, while most institutions still lack clear guidance. The real issue isn’t cheating, it’s governance. Meanwhile learners must guess the rules. thenextweb.com/news/stanfor...
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Only 6% of teachers say their school’s AI policy is clear
Stanford’s AI Index finds four in five US students using AI for schoolwork, half of schools with no policy, and the fastest adoption outside the West.
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Gavan Reilly @gavreilly.com · 10/09/2026
Only 71,850 people have registered to vote in the new Higher Education constituency for the Seanad, despite a potential electorate of between 800,000 and 1,000,000 graduates. The unified 6-seater is open to graduates of over 80 higher level institutions, not just the historic TCD and NUI.
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Gerard Elwood @gerardelwood.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
PISA 'results' continue to be reported on without the disclaimer. www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
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Irish 15-year-olds rank first for reading in EU - study
Ireland's 15-year-olds have ranked first for reading, third for science and fourth for mathematics out of the 27 EU countries, in a major international educational study.
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Mark Bird 🦩🦜🐣🦤🦢🦚🖕🦉🕊️ @dreambeastpoems.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
I’ve just retired from #teaching. This is a little piece of advice I would give anyone starting out today. #teachers #inspirational #blueskyteachers 🍎
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Lee Ann Jung @leeannjung.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
⚖️ Students with IEPs don't have special needs; they have special rights. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky
Infographic on a dark blue background reads Students with IEPs have protected rights that ensure access, support, and equity, with Lee Ann Jung and leadinclusion.org at bottom right. It shows a shield with four colorful child figures, a clipboard checklist, books, and heart icons.
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Gerard Elwood @gerardelwood.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
An excellent place to start.
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Times Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Harness writing and composition teaching to help students develop their capacity for sustained attention. A simple classroom activity can get you started: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus… #Highered #Academicsky
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A four-step writing protocol to teach students how to practise attention
Harness writing and composition teaching to help students develop their capacity for sustained attention. A simple classroom activity can get you started
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Times Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Australia must enshrine university autonomy in law, says Universities Australia chair Carolyn Evans #highered #edusky ow.ly/IhxB50ZFaYX
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PBS News Classroom @pbsnewsclassroom.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
News you may have missed over summer vacation! ☀️ PBS pbsnews.org News Hour Classroom Daily Lesson — The growing dangers of record heat waves this summer Ask students: What actions can be taken to protect communities during periods of extreme heat? LINK: loom.ly/SHWpvMk #EduSky #sschat
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The growing dangers of record heat waves like the one engulfing July 4th celebrations
Celebrations of America's 250th anniversary were heavily impacted by extreme heat across the country
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Gerard Elwood @gerardelwood.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Many teachers don’t believe their students need them in the classroom either. www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...
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School devices: Parents feel ‘press-ganged into something we don’t want and can’t afford’
Department of Education begins review on back-to-school costs after Minister raised concerns with schools over devices
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 10/08/2026
Child safety advocates are sounding the alarm about artificial intelligence features now being used by millions of students in classrooms that rely on education tools made by Google. to.pbs.org/4yn3vVt
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'It's deeply disturbing.' What a new report says about risks Google's AI search features pose to kids
Common Sense Media found that across more than 2,600 test interactions, Google’s two built-in AI search functions routinely failed to recognize risky and harmful behavior.
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Gerard Elwood @gerardelwood.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Student laptop supplier that claims €1.61m in lost school contracts to rival firm drops injunction. www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...
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Student laptop firm claiming it lost contracts with 20 schools to rivals drops injunction
Eduvolve executives deny allegations of hacking and unlawful competition in High Court dispute
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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
PhD in Political Science #ECPRMemberJobs 📅 3 years 🏫 University of Perugia ⌛ Monday 10 August 🔗 buff.ly/CddfnHI #PolSciJobs #PoliSky #AcademicSky
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Dottorati di ricerca - Università degli Studi di Perugia
BANDO per l'ammissione ai corsi di Dottorato di Ricerca del XLII ciclo, a.a. 2026/2027SCADENZA 10/08/2026 - CANDIDATI DA https://pica.cineca.it/unipg/
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Gerard Elwood @gerardelwood.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
"There's discipline and then there's being oppressed" www.bbc.com/news/article...
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How parents and pupils took on 'cruel', 'authoritarian' schools - and won
Discipline at an academy trust went too far - parents, pupils and former teachers tell BBC Panorama.
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Gerard Elwood @gerardelwood.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
University students want to engage with tough topics through dialogue, reflection, multimodal materials & expert voices. They ask for pacing, emotional support and solution‑focused framing. Not protection but intentional, humane teaching. #CriticalPedagogy www.insidehighered.com/opinion/care...
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How to Teach Hard Topics: What Students Say (opinion)
Students want opportunities to learn—and process—difficult course content. They also need reason for hope.
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Glen O'Hara @gsoh31.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
So it's farewell to the History subject area at the University of Hertfordshire, not the first nor the last to go. One of the best departments in the country, just extinguished like a snap of the fingers. Think of the waste. (1/2)
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 03/08/2026
What does scaffolding do? Give students structure and support, so they grasp each piece of what they’re learning. 🙌 #EduSky
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6 Scaffolding Strategies to Use With Your Students
Support every student by breaking learning up into chunks and providing a concrete structure for each.
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Gerard Elwood @gerardelwood.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Chaos surrounds Portugal's new digital exam marking system with incorrect grades, missing grades and scanning errors. As students file appeals and teachers demand delays, the Education minister faces calls for resignation. www.portugalresident.com/education-mi...
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Education minister to give press conference at uncertainty over national exam results deepens – Portugal Resident
Education minister to give press conference at uncertainty over national exam results deepens; Students report multiple failings
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Gerard Elwood @gerardelwood.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Teenage disability activist, Cara Darmody, has criticised the Irish government's new special education plan, warning that it fails to address critical staff shortages and support issues needed for effective implementation. www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
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New special education plan ignores staff issue - activist
Teenage disability rights campaigner Cara Darmody has said that a Government plan to support special educational needs, fails to address "the elephant in the room", when it comes to the growing waitin...
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TheBookshop.ie @thebookshopie.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
With most of the forthcoming titles for the remainder of the year now announced, there are a number of big titles due on Irish politics and recent political history - always a popular genre with meaty political biographies and autobiographies - here's a listing of a few which stand out #spéirgorm
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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Literature reviews are not blow-by-blow accounts of or critiques of every piece in the field. Look ACROSS pieces, not down into them. This helps avoid the urge to quote!
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Gerard Elwood @gerardelwood.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
The students' revolt.....
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Kildare County Council @kildarecoco.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Kildare County Council has conferred a Civic Honour on internationally recognised Irish poet Desmond Egan, recognising his outstanding contribution to the arts, literature and culture in County Kildare. More info @ tinyurl.com/4nswa4s3 #Kildare #Newbridge #YourCouncil #GeraldManleyHopkinsFestival
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Gerard Elwood @gerardelwood.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Watching this one with interest. #NewbridgeTown #Kildare 🇮🇪⚽️
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Gerard Elwood @gerardelwood.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
An extremely useful book for teachers considering implementing critical pedagogy in their subject areas. This collection of personal narratives explores how educators develop critical perspectives, disrupt traditional norms and turn theoretical ideas into praxis. www.routledge.com/Becoming-Cri...
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GylesNaMopaleen @gylesnamopaleen.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
INFLUENCER - #speirgorm h/t Garbhán Downey colmcillepress.com for pic.
A mural on the side of a house in Derry of poet Seamus Heaney, with the word INFLUENCER in huge capitals underneath.
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National Library of Ireland @nlireland.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Have you seen Creative Centenaries series of free #graphicnovels produced in partnership with the National Library of Ireland? The series explores important figures and events throughout history, from the life of #CountessMarkievicz to the sinking of the #Lusitania: ow.ly/BnyJ50ZnI3y
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Marcus Luther @marcusluther.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
"Students whose teachers had access to the AI tool rated their classes as less enjoyable, less interesting and less important than students in the control group." 👀 This seems...important? hechingerreport.org/proof-points...
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Teachers save time with AI. Their students may pay the price
Students say AI-assisted classes feel less interesting, less enjoyable and less important
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