Bennie Kara
@benniekara.bsky.social
Former UK English teacher and senior leader, now training, speaking and consulting on all things DEI, curriculum, literacy and leadership. Co-Founder of Diverse Educators.
Author • Mama • Reader • Coach • she/her
www.adharaeducation.com for bookings
Author • Mama • Reader • Coach • she/her
www.adharaeducation.com for bookings
Last chance to grab tickets for my webinar tomorrow!
Join me for a webinar on Race and Colonialism in Literature, focusing on texts taught in the UK.Perfect for English teachers.
Event taking place 25th November (online) at 7pm.
Tickets: £15
Link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/race-and-c...
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Event taking place 25th November (online) at 7pm.
Tickets: £15
Link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/race-and-c...
Please repost and share with your networks.
Race and Colonialism in Literature
Let's dive into how race and colonialism are portrayed in literature during our online event - it's going to be eye-opening!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Last chance to grab tickets for my webinar tomorrow!
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In case you missed it, & are interested. Thanks!
Preparing for Senior Leadership - or know someone else who is? I'll be leading an online course on Thurs 27 Nov, 9.30am-12.30pm. The course is offered by HMC but is open to participants not in HMC schools. hmcpd.arlo.co/w/courses/10...
Please share with anyone you think may be interested? Thank you!
Please share with anyone you think may be interested? Thank you!
Preparing for Senior Leadership - Thursday 27 November 2025 (Online) - HMC Professional Development
hmcpd.arlo.co
November 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
In case you missed it, & are interested. Thanks!
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Brilliant chat with author, Alex Atherton.
Lots of laughs about the early 90s and the freedom we had — no phones, no permanent digital trail.
Young people aren't “snowflakes”; they’re navigating a world where everything can be recorded forever. 🍎🎓
open.spotify.com/episode/0XyY...
Lots of laughs about the early 90s and the freedom we had — no phones, no permanent digital trail.
Young people aren't “snowflakes”; they’re navigating a world where everything can be recorded forever. 🍎🎓
open.spotify.com/episode/0XyY...
How to Bridge the Generational Divide: Moving Beyond the ‘Snowflake’ Myth
open.spotify.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Brilliant chat with author, Alex Atherton.
Lots of laughs about the early 90s and the freedom we had — no phones, no permanent digital trail.
Young people aren't “snowflakes”; they’re navigating a world where everything can be recorded forever. 🍎🎓
open.spotify.com/episode/0XyY...
Lots of laughs about the early 90s and the freedom we had — no phones, no permanent digital trail.
Young people aren't “snowflakes”; they’re navigating a world where everything can be recorded forever. 🍎🎓
open.spotify.com/episode/0XyY...
Darn. I missed International Men’s Day. Happy International Men’s Day for yesterday (19th Nov). Did I miss the party?
November 20, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Darn. I missed International Men’s Day. Happy International Men’s Day for yesterday (19th Nov). Did I miss the party?
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Do join us on Tuesday for this free seminar www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/write-to-r... it’ll be useful! @kashleyenglish.bsky.social @debrakidd.bsky.social @jonnybid.bsky.social @jonny-walker.bsky.social @raesnape.bsky.social @primarychamp.bsky.social @benniekara.bsky.social please share! All welcome!
Write to Read: Motivating and Engaging Literacy Learners
Centre for Literacy and Social Justice Seminar
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Do join us on Tuesday for this free seminar www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/write-to-r... it’ll be useful! @kashleyenglish.bsky.social @debrakidd.bsky.social @jonnybid.bsky.social @jonny-walker.bsky.social @raesnape.bsky.social @primarychamp.bsky.social @benniekara.bsky.social please share! All welcome!
They know who Farage is. They’ll vote for him anyway. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘He used to say things like “Hitler was right”’: Farage faces more allegations of racist behaviour at school
A former friend and others who were at Dulwich college with the now Reform UK leader speak of his behaviour
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:29 PM
They know who Farage is. They’ll vote for him anyway. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Aspiring to headship in the independent sector? This online course, from @isaschools.org.uk, is really good value - £60 for one session, & £110 for both sessions. Open to aspiring heads within & beyond ISA: 9.30-11.45am on 28.11.25 & on 5.12.25. www.isaschools.org.uk/event-calend...
[SLP] Leadership: Aspiring to Headship (Part 1)
www.isaschools.org.uk
November 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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A new DEIB toolkit, on the subject of Mixed Race identities, is now out, curated by @hannahwilson.bsky.social & @louisemixed.bsky.social via Belonging Effect: www.thebelongingeffect.co.uk/mixed-race-i...
Mixed Race Identities Toolkit | Belonging Effect
Being mixed race is a complex experience. In simple terms, it means those who have parents or ancestors of different racial or ethnic backgrounds.
www.thebelongingeffect.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 1:24 PM
A new DEIB toolkit, on the subject of Mixed Race identities, is now out, curated by @hannahwilson.bsky.social & @louisemixed.bsky.social via Belonging Effect: www.thebelongingeffect.co.uk/mixed-race-i...
The Long Read in The Guardian is just heartbreaking. A look at a broken 13 year old that went on to be a broken man. www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
When I met Craig he was 13 and homeless. I still thought his life might turn around. I was tragically wrong
The long read: I knew he was running away from something. It wasn’t until many years later that I discovered the truth
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:33 AM
The Long Read in The Guardian is just heartbreaking. A look at a broken 13 year old that went on to be a broken man. www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
And nobody has any WiFi
November 9, 2025 at 9:23 PM
And nobody has any WiFi
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Language shapes culture.
In this TalkSavvy™ episode, I talk with Audrey Pantelis about how inclusive language builds belonging and trust.
🎧 Listen:
open.spotify.com/episode/0gp4... #EduSky #SkyEd
In this TalkSavvy™ episode, I talk with Audrey Pantelis about how inclusive language builds belonging and trust.
🎧 Listen:
open.spotify.com/episode/0gp4... #EduSky #SkyEd
November 9, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Language shapes culture.
In this TalkSavvy™ episode, I talk with Audrey Pantelis about how inclusive language builds belonging and trust.
🎧 Listen:
open.spotify.com/episode/0gp4... #EduSky #SkyEd
In this TalkSavvy™ episode, I talk with Audrey Pantelis about how inclusive language builds belonging and trust.
🎧 Listen:
open.spotify.com/episode/0gp4... #EduSky #SkyEd
New Substack (free)
Today's offering is about Mary Astell, the OG feminist, way back at the end of the 17th century. Read all about her here: open.substack.com/pub/bennieka...
Today's offering is about Mary Astell, the OG feminist, way back at the end of the 17th century. Read all about her here: open.substack.com/pub/bennieka...
Mary Astell
The OG feminist.
open.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM
New Substack (free)
Today's offering is about Mary Astell, the OG feminist, way back at the end of the 17th century. Read all about her here: open.substack.com/pub/bennieka...
Today's offering is about Mary Astell, the OG feminist, way back at the end of the 17th century. Read all about her here: open.substack.com/pub/bennieka...
I’m really not a fan of fireworks.
a man is holding his head with his hands while making a surprised face .
ALT: a man is holding his head with his hands while making a surprised face .
media.tenor.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I’m really not a fan of fireworks.
Initial thoughts: some nice nods to diversity but it really is evolution not revolution. www.gov.uk/government/p...
More thoughts later as it percolates.
More thoughts later as it percolates.
Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report
The conclusions and recommendations of the independent review of the curriculum, assessment and qualifications system in England.
www.gov.uk
November 5, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Initial thoughts: some nice nods to diversity but it really is evolution not revolution. www.gov.uk/government/p...
More thoughts later as it percolates.
More thoughts later as it percolates.
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This wife talking about her husband becoming radicalised by Farage and those like him really is quite extraordinary in its heartbreaking understatement.
"He absolutely wanted it to be [a terrorist attack]. The grin on his face. He wanted an I-told-you-so."
"He absolutely wanted it to be [a terrorist attack]. The grin on his face. He wanted an I-told-you-so."
One of those calls you don’t forget in a hurry…
www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9Kz...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9Kz...
LBC caller describes her husband’s ‘grin’ after train stabbing
YouTube video by LBC
www.youtube.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:20 PM
This wife talking about her husband becoming radicalised by Farage and those like him really is quite extraordinary in its heartbreaking understatement.
"He absolutely wanted it to be [a terrorist attack]. The grin on his face. He wanted an I-told-you-so."
"He absolutely wanted it to be [a terrorist attack]. The grin on his face. He wanted an I-told-you-so."
Notes on a tragedy. First of all, the people who were injured in the Huntingdon train attack should be at the centre of our thoughts. We also need to note
1) speculation was racist, led by men (some women but mostly men)
2) a period of quiet followed when it turned out the perpetrator is British.
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1) speculation was racist, led by men (some women but mostly men)
2) a period of quiet followed when it turned out the perpetrator is British.
⬇️
November 4, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Notes on a tragedy. First of all, the people who were injured in the Huntingdon train attack should be at the centre of our thoughts. We also need to note
1) speculation was racist, led by men (some women but mostly men)
2) a period of quiet followed when it turned out the perpetrator is British.
⬇️
1) speculation was racist, led by men (some women but mostly men)
2) a period of quiet followed when it turned out the perpetrator is British.
⬇️
Join me for a webinar on Race and Colonialism in Literature, focusing on texts taught in the UK.Perfect for English teachers.
Event taking place 25th November (online) at 7pm.
Tickets: £15
Link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/race-and-c...
Please repost and share with your networks.
Event taking place 25th November (online) at 7pm.
Tickets: £15
Link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/race-and-c...
Please repost and share with your networks.
Race and Colonialism in Literature
Let's dive into how race and colonialism are portrayed in literature during our online event - it's going to be eye-opening!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Join me for a webinar on Race and Colonialism in Literature, focusing on texts taught in the UK.Perfect for English teachers.
Event taking place 25th November (online) at 7pm.
Tickets: £15
Link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/race-and-c...
Please repost and share with your networks.
Event taking place 25th November (online) at 7pm.
Tickets: £15
Link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/race-and-c...
Please repost and share with your networks.
For various reasons, I made a new FB profile. I didn’t add friends and I only followed a book group. My feed magically appeared to be made up of: right wing press, right wing figures, local newspapers (not for my town), news stories about immigrants. Something’s rotten in the state of Facebook.
November 2, 2025 at 4:19 PM
For various reasons, I made a new FB profile. I didn’t add friends and I only followed a book group. My feed magically appeared to be made up of: right wing press, right wing figures, local newspapers (not for my town), news stories about immigrants. Something’s rotten in the state of Facebook.
Autumn in Paris ❤️
October 28, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Autumn in Paris ❤️
Actual footage of one of the Louvre Heist thieves on arrest.
October 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Actual footage of one of the Louvre Heist thieves on arrest.
Ahem. Uber. Just because it’s raining in London doesn’t mean you should be charging these prices for this distance.
October 22, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Ahem. Uber. Just because it’s raining in London doesn’t mean you should be charging these prices for this distance.
Update. Changed my ticket time at considerable cost as I wasn’t gonna make it because my entire city is under construction. Got back to station to find original train was delayed enough for me to have made it on.
Gah the perimenopause got me. Went to train station all dressed up for an event and a night in London. Was all set. Looked down. No suitcase. Currently on a comedy taxi journey trying to get home to get said bag.
a car is driving down a dirt road next to a sign that says 20 .
ALT: a car is driving down a dirt road next to a sign that says 20 .
media.tenor.com
October 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Update. Changed my ticket time at considerable cost as I wasn’t gonna make it because my entire city is under construction. Got back to station to find original train was delayed enough for me to have made it on.
Gah the perimenopause got me. Went to train station all dressed up for an event and a night in London. Was all set. Looked down. No suitcase. Currently on a comedy taxi journey trying to get home to get said bag.
a car is driving down a dirt road next to a sign that says 20 .
ALT: a car is driving down a dirt road next to a sign that says 20 .
media.tenor.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Gah the perimenopause got me. Went to train station all dressed up for an event and a night in London. Was all set. Looked down. No suitcase. Currently on a comedy taxi journey trying to get home to get said bag.
I feel like there’s a movie in this.
If you can figure out how to give a one year old an age appriopriate understanding of polo you've probably earned this insane salary....
There's a whole other world out there: www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy...
October 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
I feel like there’s a movie in this.