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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 27d

What a wonderful day one with Cohort Three Headteacher mentors. It a privilege to work with such inspiring school leaders. Thank you all, and thank you to Professor Alma Harris for your compelling and incisive input. @alm30.bsky.social @douglashutchison.bsky.social @uofgheadship.bsky.social

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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 28d

Our @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @edisglasgow.bsky.social HT #Mentoring design team is delighted to be leading training for Cohort 3 Headteacher Mentors on Thursday and Friday this week. We are privileged to have inputs from @alm30.bsky.social and @douglashutchison.bsky.social to support the learning.

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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · Aug 29

Honoured to receive this award on behalf of colleagues I have the privilege of working with and teaching, and those who support, inspire and challenge us in our #AntiRacist work. @drannlopez.bsky.social @khadijamohammed.bsky.social @dennisafrancis.bsky.social and more… Thank you ❤️ @s4mee.bsky.social

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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · Aug 26

Great meeting with our @edisglasgow.bsky.social #Headteacher #Mentoring design group today to plan #GCCMentors Cohort 3 development in September. Delighted to have the support and input from Professors @alm30.bsky.social and @khadijamohammed.bsky.social #Mentoring @douglashutchison.bsky.social

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Future of Headship @uofgheadship.bsky.social · Aug 26

We are delighted to have signed a contract with @elgarpublishing.bsky.social for an edited book: “Understanding Educational Leadership” (Eds. @julie67.bsky.social @alisonmitchelluofg.bsky.social #ChristineForde @margery25.bsky.social) with fabulous chapter authors lined up.

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Jill Berry @jillberry102.bsky.social · Aug 23

In @tesmagazine.bsky.social, @mmulholland.bsky.social shares her recommended reads on equitable school leadership & how to further develop your inclusive practice: www.tes.com/magazine/tea...

SEND and inclusion: a recommended reading list

Margaret Mulholland shares her recommended reads on equitable school leadership and how to further develop your inclusive practice

www.tes.com

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ICSEI @icsei.bsky.social · Aug 18

Registration for #ICSEI2026 in Doha is now open!

Join global researchers, policymakers & practitioners to explore innovation in school effectiveness and improvement!

🔗 Register: www.conftool.com/icsei2026

🔗 Join ICSEI: icsei.org/membership/#...
See you in Doha!

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WomenEd @womened.bsky.social · Aug 10

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Professional Development in Education @pdiejournal.bsky.social · Aug 7

Just published online, the Open Access Article - Middle leaders’ communicative practices: qualitative differences formed by distinct practice architectures by Jaana Nehez & Veronica Sülau. Read and download for free @ bit.ly/3HkOtKp

Middle leaders’ communicative practices: qualitative differences formed by distinct practice architectures

This article aims to explore how distinct conditions affect qualitative differences at the micro level in middle leaders’ communicative practices for leading professional learning and development. ...

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Future of Headship @uofgheadship.bsky.social · Jul 30

Excited that registration for #SERAConf is open and proud to be presenting three symposia from our #LSPE journal with education leaders from Glasgow City Council schools and ELCs. www.store.abdn.ac.uk/conferences-...

@alisonmitchelluofg.bsky.social @julie67.bsky.social @mariemcquade.bsky.social

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CenTCS @centcs.bsky.social · Jul 30

Our joint #CenTCS director @profbriannakennedy.bsky.social is in #Australia develop the collaboration between #CenTCS and the Teachers and Teaching Research Centre #TTRC, with Profs Jenny Gore and Drew Miller www.newcastle.edu.au/research/cen... 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇦🇺

@uofgsocsci.bsky.social @profaileenk.bsky.social

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ISATTGlobal @isattglobal.bsky.social · Jul 28

📣 We are seeking representation in #ISATTGlobal from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Who is working in research/ scholarship on #Teachers #Teaching #ITE who could become the National representative for Wales? @cardiffmet.bsky.social @swanseauni.bsky.social @cardiffuni.bsky.social

Contact/join #ISATT here:

www.isatt.net

ISATT – International Study Association on Teachers and Teaching

www.isatt.net

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Sal Consoli @salconsoli.bsky.social · Jul 28

Thrilled to share this new article in Applied Linguistics Review 🥳

"Generative AI and the Future of Writing for Publication: Insights from Applied Linguistics Journal Editors"

www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi... @morayhouse.bsky.social

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Carol Campbell @profcarolcampbell.bsky.social · Jun 24

I am looking forward to being a keynote speaker at the upcoming @icsei.bsky.social regional event in Wales.
@morayhouse.bsky.social

ICSEI @icsei.bsky.social · Jun 23

🌍 Reimagining education for every learner-hosted by @ICSEI, @WelshGovernment, @ICSEIglobal & @CardiffMet. Global voice unite. Open-access pack available online after the event

#EducationForAll #EquityInEducation #GlobalEd #ICSEI #CardiffMet #WelshGovernment #InclusiveEducation #EducationMatters

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Future of Headship @uofgheadship.bsky.social · Jun 25

Delighted to be contributing to this @icsei.bsky.social event! @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @edisglasgow.bsky.social @alisonmitchelluofg.bsky.social @julie67.bsky.social @douglashutchison.bsky.social @janearthur.bsky.social @msbakerht.bsky.social @bearsdenacademy.bsky.social @mariemcquade.bsky.social

ICSEI @icsei.bsky.social · Jun 23

🌍 Reimagining education for every learner-hosted by @ICSEI, @WelshGovernment, @ICSEIglobal & @CardiffMet. Global voice unite. Open-access pack available online after the event

#EducationForAll #EquityInEducation #GlobalEd #ICSEI #CardiffMet #WelshGovernment #InclusiveEducation #EducationMatters

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Dr Andrea Stringer @andreastringer.bsky.social · Jul 10

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ICSEI @icsei.bsky.social · Jul 9

🌍Reimagining education for every learner
@WelshGovernment, @ICSEIglobal & @CardiffMet. They brought together global voices to explore how to create equitable education systems for all children & young people.
Resources now available. icsei.org/icsei-voices...
#ICSEI #CardiffMet #WelshGovernment

ICSEI Voices - Presentations - ICSEI

ICSEI Voices Presentations ICSEI 2025 Regional Event in Wales Video 1: Welcome from Professor Langford Video 2: Opening Keynote Professor Jim Spillane Video 3: Closing Keynote Professor Carol Campbell...

icsei.org

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Andy Hargreaves @ahargreaves.bsky.social · Jul 23

My website has had a revamp with @paulsyme.bsky.social. You can check out what I've been writing, saying, & where I'm going to be in 2025 at www.andyhargreaves.com @pasisahlberg.bsky.social @uottawaedu.bsky.social @headteacherchat.bsky.social @jimknight99.bsky.social @pmdewitt.bsky.social

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ICSEI @icsei.bsky.social · Jul 9

🌍Reimagining education for every learner
@WelshGovernment, @ICSEIglobal & @CardiffMet. They brought together global voices to explore how to create equitable education systems for all children & young people.
Resources now available. icsei.org/icsei-voices...
#ICSEI #CardiffMet #WelshGovernment

ICSEI Voices - Presentations - ICSEI

ICSEI Voices Presentations ICSEI 2025 Regional Event in Wales Video 1: Welcome from Professor Langford Video 2: Opening Keynote Professor Jim Spillane Video 3: Closing Keynote Professor Carol Campbell...

icsei.org

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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · Jul 2

Privileged to participate in this #ISATT2025 symposium with such inspiring colleagues:

Taking Stock: A Diverse and Anti-Racist Teaching Profession in Scotland

@dennisafrancis.bsky.social @khadijamohammed.bsky.social #ChereenRain #AsifChisti @uofgheadship.bsky.social @isatt2025.bsky.social

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margery25.bsky.social @margery25.bsky.social · Jun 29

Safe travels to all @isatt2025.bsky.social delegates travelling to Glasgow for this year’s #ISATT conference. And if you are already here, we hope you are enjoying the scottish sunshine ☀️

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Carol Campbell @profcarolcampbell.bsky.social · Jun 28

Thanks to @icsei.bsky.social for inviting to provide keynote at Regional Event in Wales hosted by @cardiffmet.bsky.social & @welshgovernment.bsky.social. I thoroughly enjoyed participating in the day & look forward to further connections & collaborations @morayhouse.bsky.social @alm30.bsky.social

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Paul Campbell @pcampbell91.bsky.social · Jun 28

Congratulations to the team bringing together @icsei.bsky.social Wales 2025 Regional Event (particularly @alm30.bsky.social
and Prof Michelle Jones) Cardiff Metropolitan University.

Brilliant example of bringing together research, policy, and practice in a meaningful way.

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