Charlotte Shortel

Head Teacher in Scottish Borders. Wife and proud mum of two.

[Pam Ayres MBE @PamAyres]

The Starship did not reach the stars,
It did not view the Moon or Mars,
But turning, twisting, in a spin,
A ball of fire, four minutes in.
It might have travelled further, higher,
Had six engines deigned to fire,
Heroic. But 3 billion could,
For sure have done a lot of good.

[Dave McPartlin @dave_mcpartlin]

We’re striking because we have to, the system is broken,
And for the love of our children, our profession has spoken.
(9/9)

[Al Kingsley MBE @AlKingsley_Edu]

ChatGPT use in education, for and against. What risk do tools like ChatGPT pose for the current education system? An argument for and against. https://t.co/4tbOERN271

[Mr Withers 🎒 @MrWithersY6]

How to learn a backflip in 1 hour! 🎉 The power of structured practice and coaching! 🙌🏻 #edutwitter https://t.co/etCGmwYElg

[Evidence Based Education @EvidenceInEdu]

The impact of great teaching is quite staggering.

[Simon Smith @smithsmm]

So still one of the biggest impacts on phonics attainment is the month a child is born.

It’s almost as if most are able to learn them when the are developmentally ready

[Bruce Robertson @BruceNextLevel]

I’m just off the phone with Bill Rogers - the three sessions he is delivering at The Berwickshire High School Pedagogy Conference are going to be superb!

Please see below for details of the programme for the day.

Book here: https://t.co/vjA2PTe7qO

Please retweet 😊

[Kate Jones @KateJones_teach]

🚨 Back to school competition 📚

Win a bundle of all my books, a copy of each book signed.

Simply retweet this tweet to be entered & a winner be selected at random next week. Competition open to all around the world 🌍 Best of luck! 👍☺️

[Andy Shepherd @andyjshepherd]

GIVEAWAY!!

🐉To celebrate the upcoming release of #TheUltimateGuideToGrowingDragons🐉

I’m giving away:

* •All SIX books
* •& signed bookplates
* •Cuddly dragon
* •Dragon scratch art

To enter Retweet & Follow

Closes 15/9 UK only

@PiccadillyPress @bonnierbooks_uk

[AHDS @AHDScotland]

Following agreement at today's AHDS National Council, a consultative ballot of members will take place with a recommendation that the 5% pay offer is rejected and that members vote in favour of potential strike action. More details will be sent to members by email on Monday.

[Howard Beckett @HowardRBeckett]

MPs’ menu in Parliament:

“Pan seared mackerel with heritage tomato ceviche, elderflower gel, horseradish and charred cucumber”.

£4.52p

Subsidised by you.

[Bruce Robertson @BruceNextLevel]

Does anyone else feel their blood pressure start to rise when they keep reading statements like this about schooling in the press?

‘The present system relies too heavily on direct instruction and memorising… rather than teaching children the skills to succeed for themselves.’

[Mary Myatt @MaryMyatt]

Starting in September, it's called Curriculum 101

If helpful you can sign up here

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https://t.co/gpXoqnsKZt

[Electra Rhodes - writes a bit/archaeologises a bit @electra_rhodes]

Tube on strike, I dawdled to Paddington on Friday. Passing the old wrought iron sign for Pizza Express, I was reminded of an event 30+ years ago, when I got caught up in a drama that resulted in a divorce, two marriages and many changed lives.

It began with a heart attack 🧵

[Nick Hart @MrNickHart]

The climate that leaders establish in schools makes or breaks school improvement.

A positive climate retains teachers, improves motivation and eventually outcomes for children.

Here are some things worth knowing…

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[Education Next @EducationNext]

The argument that “schools should teach young people the skill of managing technology” is patently unrealistic, observes @Doug_Lemov. https://t.co/bLHN1s6z4j

[David Aldridge @DavidAAldridge]

Reckon I should start a Twitter account for sharing ‘That conclusion of the EEF cognitive science review, twice a day, every day’?

[Charlotte Shortel @MrsShortel]

@scottwatsonSBC @SBCEquity1 @SBCEducation1 @EarlstonHighSch Congratulations Scott!

[Dr Nicola Byrom @NicolaByrom]

I’ve had enough of the clamour for more children’s mental health services to address the rising prevalence of mental health problems.

Yes we need good services.

But we cannot, we must not, medicalise a whole generation.

We need youth clubs, music, art & drama in schools…