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Zali Steggall @zalisteggall.bsky.social · 7d

I welcome the govt’s decision to revise its super tax reforms following crossbench advocacy.

I continue to call on the govt to strengthen the PRRT and pursue broader tax reform — shifting the burden away from personal income earners and onto big polluters.

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 7d

Want a simple way to build students’ cognitive and executive function skills? Ask them these questions whenever you give them directions! ✂️

#EdutopiaVideos #EduSky

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Jenna Price @jennaprice.bsky.social · 7d

Please read the entire thread. Thank you.

Chise @sailorrooscout.bsky.social · 7d

GOOD NEWS! Researchers have developed a cancer vaccine that has shown STUNNING results, PREVENTING up to 88% of MULTIPLE aggressive cancers by harnessing dual-pathway nanoparticles that train the immune system to recognize and destroy tumor cells. In some cases, it COMPLETELY prevented metastasis.

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Assaad Razzouk @assaadrazzouk.bsky.social · 7d

Good climate news this week
1 Global: Renewables generation surpasses coal for 1st time
2 Global: Renewables have cut fossil-fuel imports for more than 100 countries
3 Global: Solar and wind generation grew in 1st half by more than overall demand increased in the same period

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Jill Berry @jillberry102.bsky.social · 20d

"..What they have in common is an ability to step back, decide on what they want & then put in place a plan to achieve it. And that, at its most simple, is the secret to our amazing schools. Deliberate action." @greeborunner.bsky.social @ensermark.bsky.social www.crownhouse.co.uk/how-do-they-... 2/2

How do they do it?

What can we learn from amazing schools, leaders and teachers?

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Barbara Reynolds @nanabarb99.bsky.social · 25d

Unlocking the potential of learning intentions. Lots if practicsl ideas here about how to lead your team

🌻Spring into your September Newsletter!

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Cameron Paterson @cpaterso.bsky.social · Sep 19

“A large Brisbane school is crediting dramatic improvements in its year 12 students’ English marks to a customised AI chatbot that provides instant feedback on student essays…. A qualitative shift in student engagement and motivation resulting from the dramatic reduction in feedback delivery time.”

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Barbara Reynolds @nanabarb99.bsky.social · Sep 12

Totally disgraceful decision. The book decided by the panel should be the winner. Who is the Minister overseeing this rabble?

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · Sep 7

Every week I share good climate news, not so good news that matters to our lives, and something concrete that you can do that will make a meaningful difference.

Each story is designed to help kick-start a climate conversation. Subscribe here - it's free!

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Barbara Reynolds @nanabarb99.bsky.social · Sep 7

Love this!

Peter DeWitt 🦋 @pmdewitt.bsky.social · Aug 28

What I Learned About School Leadership at My Italian Nonna’s Table. A "Full-circle" blog by @michaeldnelson.bsky.social www.edweek.org/leadership/o...

What I Learned About School Leadership at My Italian Nonna's Table (Opinion)

This principal's annual barbecue became a blueprint for building culture, community, and collective learning.

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · Sep 3

Ready to inspire your elementary writers? ✍️ These mentor texts can guide students to notice how writers craft their sentences—and encourage students to do the same!

#ElementaryTeacher #literacy #EduSky

6 Books to Inspire Student Writers in Elementary School

Mentor texts can inspire students to more thoughtfully craft their language, and they make writing feel more fun.

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · Aug 27

From building up background knowledge to deploying graphic organizers and anchor charts, here are 6 research-backed strategies for scaffolding your lessons. 🏗️🤩

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6 Foundational Ways to Scaffold Student Learning

A collection of evidence-backed tips to help students cross the bridge from confusion to clarity.

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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · Jun 10

Another thoughtful quote from @ahargreaves.bsky.social's upcoming book, #TheMakingofanEducator 📖 What do you think?

Pre-order your copy today: buff.ly/HDeDyHQ

#EduSky #BookSky

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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · Jun 16

In the #MakingOfAnEducator, @ahargreaves.bsky.social explores what shaped him during the onset of his career in what he calls 'The Great Education Shift' 📚

Pre-order your copy today at: buff.ly/HDeDyHQ

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Barbara Reynolds @nanabarb99.bsky.social · Aug 4

I couldn’t agree more. I was there and did exit via the northern end despite the intimidating line of police. I then had an easy and uneventful journey to North Sydney station.

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Barbara Reynolds @nanabarb99.bsky.social · Aug 4

We hear a lot about the importance of explicit teaching. But how do you take your teachers’ understanding to deeper levels? Here’s the advice from 5 school teams @stephygsalazar.bsky.social @johnqgoh.bsky.social

Explicit Teaching SNPS

How are our teachers embedding explicit teaching strategies in their lessons? Are we using effective questioning to check for understanding? How is the teaching being adjusted in response to student.....

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Barbara Reynolds @nanabarb99.bsky.social · Aug 3

What on earth are they talking about! The crowd was orderly. The only uncertainty came from the text messages the police sent. I saw the trains coming back across the bridge about half full. I walked up to North Sydney station where there were about 100 people and absolutely no safety issues.

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Barbara Reynolds @nanabarb99.bsky.social · Aug 3

Inspiring to see so many Sydneysiders supporting the march on a cold, wet day. But why oh why did the police try to turn the march back on itself rather than give people the choice of exiting at the northern end?

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John | Rage | Platform Product Management @johnnycsparkles.bsky.social · Aug 3

I wonder what cowardly bullshit @albomp.bsky.social and Penny Wong will vomit upon us next week to try and convince everyone to ignore this and let them keep enabling a genocide?

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Jenny Frecklington-Jones #IStandWithWatermelon🍉🍉 @joneshowdareyou.bsky.social · Aug 3

It is massive. Thanks to Peter Deppeler on Twitter for the footage. #GazaGenocide #MarchForHumanity

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Barbara Reynolds @nanabarb99.bsky.social · Aug 3

Huge crowds braved the rain today to march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge to protest the plight of the Palestinian people.

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Asher Wolf @asherwolf.bsky.social · Jul 28

Open letter against the adoption of the Australian Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism’s Plan: Academics against racism overland.org.au/2025/07/open...

Open letter against the adoption of the Australian Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism's Plan - Overland literary journal

We, the undersigned university researchers, educators, students and professional staff, call on the Australian Government to reject the unprecedented attack on academic freedom and the autonomy of uni...

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Zali Steggall @zalisteggall.bsky.social · Jul 29

Today in QT I asked the govt: will you be ambitious on climate?

The ICJ has affirmed nations have a legal duty to prevent climate harm. Yet this govt continues to approve gas projects to 2070— completely undermining our climate commitments.

www.zalisteggall.com.au/news

#75by35 #auspol #netzero

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Jul 28

We are living in an age of bullies. Those with power are less constrained today than they have ever been in my lifetime.

The question is: how do we lead moral lives in this era? https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jul/28/bullies-moral-lives-robert-reich

How do we lead moral lives in an age of bullies? | Robert Reich

In my lifetime, I have witnessed a shift from support of decency to tolerance of cruelty. Where do we go from here?

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Paul Allison @paulallison.bsky.social · Jul 28

A lot to think about in this essay, especially how our teacher experience will differ from student experience … and more

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