This is what is going on in Scotland’s college sector - where are Graeme Dey and Jenny Gilruth ?

“This underfunding represents an attack on working-class communities that rely on the opportunities college education provides.” Scotland likes to talk about equity, access and choice. To achieve that, we need skilled & experienced college lecturers. John Swinney Jenny Gilruth

Best thing about my first KIT day was bumping into one of the classes I taught last year. They’ve shot up like gorgeous gangly sunflowers over the last few months & part of me really wishes I was still there getting to teach them 💔 Maybe I’ll teach them again in S4 🤞🏼

I’ve bumped into a handful of former students this week. Always enjoy hearing how they are doing, and there’s something so nice about being called “Miss Hunter” after 6 months away from the classroom 🥹 #matleave

I think I’ve figured out what my Roman Empire is: it’s The Millennium Dome. I can’t be the only one who has such vivid memories of riding the escalator up the gigantic human body… it was insane.

Another sunny day in Hamilton campaigning for Collette Bradley, Scottish Socialist Party and progressive politics. We are up against Reform and other right-wingers.

Full ban on mobile phones. Things I’m looking forward to: 1) Less anxious learners 2) Higher levels of engagement 3) Not having to say the word “phone” over & over 4) More creative ways of avoiding their work (using their imagination & connecting with the people in the room)

1. If you want children with strong mental health, don’t give them a phone. 2. If you want children with the ability to focus and a lasting attention span, don’t give them a phone. 3. If you want children who sleep soundly and wake up rested, don’t give them a phone. 4.If you

Haven’t used Twitter since it was called Twitter, really. Pushed a new button and this lovely summary of “me” appeared 😂 Of course you’ve made the cut Anna Grant ❤️‍🔥

Just discovered this courtesy of my 1yo indiscriminately pulling books from our bookshelves at 8am. A signed copy no less. RUAE resources loading……..

We're outraged and heartbroken by reports that at least 15 Palestinians, including eight children, have been killed in an Israeli strike. They were queuing for nutritional supplements outside of a clinic. Nowhere is safe in Gaza. Project Hope, an aid group who ran the clinic,

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The apathy being shown towards footage of children dying and people starving is heartbreaking and should transcend any ideology. There are people in power who could surely stop this. This is all. (2/2)

Extraordinary scenes in the Commons tonight as Tory MP Kit Malthouse MP correctly accuses UK foreign secretary David Lammy of complicity in Israel’s crimes and warns him that he could end up in The Hague

Strategies to support Dyslexia - H. Aird

Every year I am blown away by the achievements of Brampton Manor. (I’m not even bitter about the times they beat us at netball when I was at a nearby high school). Truly, truly remarkable. These young people will go on to do great things.

I’ve cast my vote in the online ballot. Thanks for the nudge EIS 👍🏼 ✨ 2 days left to vote ✨ Let the union know that enough of us care about making teaching a sustainable and worthwhile career, not a job that leads to burnout within the first 5 years. #SU4QE