Emily Evans

Founder and Chief Executive @Econ_Foundation

[Economist Foundation @Econ_Foundation]

It's #NationalNumeracyDay! Head over to @Nat_Numeracy to find out more!

We've also made a new resource supported by @kpmguk looking at how numbers are used in the news. We're breaking the negativity bias and only looking at positive stories!👇
https://t.co/VvFMpXF3T8

[Skills Builder Partnership @Skills_Builder]

'The young participants agreed that to be successful in the future of work, their generation will need strong soft skills such as communication, critical thinking and resilience.'

Excellent interviews from @wef: https://t.co/D5XiM3mS4r

[Economist Foundation @Econ_Foundation]

We've had a last minute rush of new schools signing up to the Burnet News Club ready for September - will you join them? Get in touch to find out what we could offer you!👇
https://t.co/7yBEG0SDWz

[Economist Foundation @Econ_Foundation]

We're excited to launch our new #NewsLiteracy model outlining the knowledge and skills needed to understand the news!📰
The 4 skills: speaking, listening, problem-solving and creativity form part of the @Skills_Builder Universal Framework. Read more here👇
https://t.co/8ycnOvbNsU

[Economist Foundation @Econ_Foundation]

The #BlackLivesMatter movement may not be so visible on social media anymore, but our anti-racism resources are still available for your child to work through and discuss.

Part 2 helps children to think about the difference between equality and equity👇
https://t.co/mIj2QKlQY6

[Russell Hobby @russellhobby]

I said we’d give a short monthly update on practical steps we’ve taken to improve our own diversity. Here’s the first one. https://t.co/AUoMjz1epd

[Jonathan Douglas @JDLiteracyTrust]

A recurring story of the past few months is how the crisis has disproportionately hit the education of the poorest - widening gaps and increasing disadvantage. Recovery needs to start with the early years. Great research from @suttontrust

[UK Youth @UKYouth]

Any donations made to us this week will be DOUBLED as part of the @BigGive ❤ There has never been a more urgent time to invest in organisations that support young people during and beyond COVID19! #StandWithYouth & donate here 👉 https://t.co/NrTKCXatqU

[Economist Foundation @Econ_Foundation]

Racism has always affected young people's lives, but it has recently become very visible in the media. In response to this, we've released part 1 of our learning resource introducing young people to #anti-racism discussions.

Download yours here👇
https://t.co/mIj2QKlQY6

[Economist Foundation @Econ_Foundation]

It can be difficult to know how to approach certain news topics with young people. We've put together some tips for managing sensitive conversations to help.

Read more here.👇
https://t.co/8ycnOvbNsU

[UK Youth @UKYouth]

We want young Black people to be in control of their own narrative, sharing their thoughts on what it means to be #YoungAndBlack in Britain. We’ll be using our platform to share their stories and we want YOU to do the same. 🖤👇🏿
@mylifemysay @DianaAward #StandWithYouth

[Sam Butters @sam_butters_]

£1bn for schools very welcome today but disappointing that early years and 16-19 missed. Huge thanks to #collectiveaction across @_TheFEA members and our wider community @EducEndowFoundn @suttontrust etc. All look forward to working together with @educationgovuk to implement

[Anna Smee @AnnaSmee1]

We‘re building our staff team rapidly at @YF_Foundation and it MUST reflect the #diversity of the young people we exist to serve. I would be incredibly grateful to hear from the Twittersphere how best we do this - advice, constructive criticism, helpful contacts & intros welcome!

[Tim Minchin @timminchin]

If someone writes an article you disagree with, here is an option that a lot of you seem to have forgotten: read it, then have some thoughts about it. Then have some thoughts about your thoughts. Critically assess your intuitive reaction. Then see if there's any elements of the

[Economist Foundation @Econ_Foundation]

The first of our two webinars, 'Make up for lost talk: how to help your students discuss the news' is tomorrow!

Don't miss out on your chance to take part! Sign up now!👇
https://t.co/7bRc8UfXHo

#edutwitter

[Economist Foundation @Econ_Foundation]

Our weekly #thinkingthroughthenews bulletins guide children through current topics making the news with engaging critical thinking activities to do at home!

Don't miss out! Sign up to our mailing list here👇
https://t.co/mIj2QKlQY6

[National Literacy Trust @Literacy_Trust]

We've gathered free anti-racism resources for young people on Zone In #BlackStoriesMatter https://t.co/08A4p8nqFd

[Economist Foundation @Econ_Foundation]

Our talk for @ukedchat on how to discuss sensitive news topics with young people is in just 10 minutes time! Head over to #UKEdChat's webinar NOW to watch and submit questions to the live discussion!

👉https://t.co/SLjVFhiHBl

[Economist Foundation @Econ_Foundation]

It's day 2 of the @ukedchat conference! Sign up to attend the webinar here:👇
https://t.co/SLjVFhAiZV

We're very excited to be sharing our tips for discussing sensitive news topics with young people at 15:11. Be sure to tune in then!

[BBC Newsround @BBCNewsround]

If you've got any children or young people in your life who are trying to make sense of everything right now, here's a special bulletin discussing the #blacklivesmatter movement, and hearing from some of the young people involved in the protests. https://t.co/zPoLKFT86T