Tom Pattison
@tpattison.bsky.social
Seasoned edu bore. Kendalian. Cantona devotee. History Teacher in Exile. He/Him.
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The diplomatic "achievement" of the ceasefire was to recalibrate the tempo of the genocide sufficiently to get it off the front pages and the news bulletins, thus alleviating the political pressure on Israel's western accomplices.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Israel still committing genocide in Gaza, Amnesty International says
The NGO’s chief says last month’s ceasefire ‘risks creating a dangerous illusion that life in Gaza is returning to normal’
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The diplomatic "achievement" of the ceasefire was to recalibrate the tempo of the genocide sufficiently to get it off the front pages and the news bulletins, thus alleviating the political pressure on Israel's western accomplices.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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MISSING: Closing tax loopholes for private jets, taxing airplane fuel, a frequent flyer levy.
Why does the Chancellor have such a blind spot for anything that might tackle the excesses of the aviation industry? #Budget
Why does the Chancellor have such a blind spot for anything that might tackle the excesses of the aviation industry? #Budget
November 26, 2025 at 1:40 PM
MISSING: Closing tax loopholes for private jets, taxing airplane fuel, a frequent flyer levy.
Why does the Chancellor have such a blind spot for anything that might tackle the excesses of the aviation industry? #Budget
Why does the Chancellor have such a blind spot for anything that might tackle the excesses of the aviation industry? #Budget
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They are aware that Russians quite literally wrote the capitulation document that some people in the White House and sadly many people in the media refer to as a peace plan.
Congressional Republicans including Senator Mitch McConnell are openly blasting President Trump’s team of appeasing Russia, warning that doing so would not lead to lasting peace.
Republicans Fight With Trump’s Team Over Ukraine Talks
Senator Mitch McConnell and several other lawmakers accused President Trump’s team of appeasing the Kremlin, warning that doing so would not lead to lasting peace.
nyti.ms
November 26, 2025 at 5:20 PM
They are aware that Russians quite literally wrote the capitulation document that some people in the White House and sadly many people in the media refer to as a peace plan.
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Witkoff is not buying the Russian narrative. He is selling it.
November 26, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Witkoff is not buying the Russian narrative. He is selling it.
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The 50 wealthiest families own more wealth than the bottom 50% of the population.
How can this Labour Government say this is a "cost of living" budget and refuse to tax the rich?
They care about protecting power and wealth. And cost of living is a buzz phrase for them. Dire.
How can this Labour Government say this is a "cost of living" budget and refuse to tax the rich?
They care about protecting power and wealth. And cost of living is a buzz phrase for them. Dire.
November 26, 2025 at 12:16 PM
The 50 wealthiest families own more wealth than the bottom 50% of the population.
How can this Labour Government say this is a "cost of living" budget and refuse to tax the rich?
They care about protecting power and wealth. And cost of living is a buzz phrase for them. Dire.
How can this Labour Government say this is a "cost of living" budget and refuse to tax the rich?
They care about protecting power and wealth. And cost of living is a buzz phrase for them. Dire.
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This is absolutely magnificent!
Listen to the rapturous applause as a student does the job our press and media won’t, and holds Reform UK’s Richard Tice to account over his lies RE his connection to ex-REFUK Wales leader Nathan Gill, recently jailed for 10+ yrs for taking Russian bribes as an MEP.
Listen to the rapturous applause as a student does the job our press and media won’t, and holds Reform UK’s Richard Tice to account over his lies RE his connection to ex-REFUK Wales leader Nathan Gill, recently jailed for 10+ yrs for taking Russian bribes as an MEP.
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 AM
This is absolutely magnificent!
Listen to the rapturous applause as a student does the job our press and media won’t, and holds Reform UK’s Richard Tice to account over his lies RE his connection to ex-REFUK Wales leader Nathan Gill, recently jailed for 10+ yrs for taking Russian bribes as an MEP.
Listen to the rapturous applause as a student does the job our press and media won’t, and holds Reform UK’s Richard Tice to account over his lies RE his connection to ex-REFUK Wales leader Nathan Gill, recently jailed for 10+ yrs for taking Russian bribes as an MEP.
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New children’s podcast incoming! 👌🫡
DEAD FUNNY HISTORY
PRODUCTION CREDITS:
Host: me
Produced by Dr Emma Nagouse & @Scriblit
Scripts by Dr Emma, @scriblit.bsky.social, @athenakugblenu.bsky.social, @JackBern.bsky.social
Audio editing by Emma Weatherill
Starring @jlukeroberts.bsky.social , Richard David Caine, & Mali Ann Rees
PRODUCTION CREDITS:
Host: me
Produced by Dr Emma Nagouse & @Scriblit
Scripts by Dr Emma, @scriblit.bsky.social, @athenakugblenu.bsky.social, @JackBern.bsky.social
Audio editing by Emma Weatherill
Starring @jlukeroberts.bsky.social , Richard David Caine, & Mali Ann Rees
November 26, 2025 at 9:07 AM
New children’s podcast incoming! 👌🫡
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November 25, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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Just a jaw-dropping paragraph in Trevor Phillips's column for The Times.
This is a policy that, by his own account, has left parents of a particular race too frightened to walk their children to school.
And that's the example he chooses of the "vigour" we "need".
www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
This is a policy that, by his own account, has left parents of a particular race too frightened to walk their children to school.
And that's the example he chooses of the "vigour" we "need".
www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
November 24, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Just a jaw-dropping paragraph in Trevor Phillips's column for The Times.
This is a policy that, by his own account, has left parents of a particular race too frightened to walk their children to school.
And that's the example he chooses of the "vigour" we "need".
www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
This is a policy that, by his own account, has left parents of a particular race too frightened to walk their children to school.
And that's the example he chooses of the "vigour" we "need".
www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
Been thinking a lot about why there is a lack of pd for new subject leads. No single factor but feel two biggies are new SLs not actually knowing what they don't know (e.g. running an effective meeting) and when they do, not being forthcoming for fear of appearing unprepared for leadership.
November 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Been thinking a lot about why there is a lack of pd for new subject leads. No single factor but feel two biggies are new SLs not actually knowing what they don't know (e.g. running an effective meeting) and when they do, not being forthcoming for fear of appearing unprepared for leadership.
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what a surprise, majority of fash "Ireland is full" posts on shitter are from outside Ireland
November 23, 2025 at 5:27 PM
what a surprise, majority of fash "Ireland is full" posts on shitter are from outside Ireland
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Trump’s 28-point peace plan with Russia “is misnamed,” @anneapplebaum.bsky.social argues. “It is not a peace plan. It is a proposal that weakens Ukraine and divides America from Europe, preparing the way for a larger war in the future.”
The Murky Plan That Ensures a Future War
Who will benefit from the White House’s 28-point proposal for Ukraine?
bit.ly
November 23, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Trump’s 28-point peace plan with Russia “is misnamed,” @anneapplebaum.bsky.social argues. “It is not a peace plan. It is a proposal that weakens Ukraine and divides America from Europe, preparing the way for a larger war in the future.”
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I did this in both of my classes this semester. It was super successful. The students had to ask an LLM about a subject they already knew well, like their favorite musician, movie, sports team, or something else they had previously researched.
November 24, 2025 at 12:46 AM
I did this in both of my classes this semester. It was super successful. The students had to ask an LLM about a subject they already knew well, like their favorite musician, movie, sports team, or something else they had previously researched.
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NEW EPISODE
This week, we are joined by leadership maestro @mrarobbins.bsky.social, looking at the tensions and difficulties in leading schools and driving change. Not to be missed!
Tune in and share if you can 🙏🙏
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This week, we are joined by leadership maestro @mrarobbins.bsky.social, looking at the tensions and difficulties in leading schools and driving change. Not to be missed!
Tune in and share if you can 🙏🙏
open.spotify.com/episode/0320...
What's the key to unlocking teacher development? With Adam Robbins
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November 21, 2025 at 7:47 AM
NEW EPISODE
This week, we are joined by leadership maestro @mrarobbins.bsky.social, looking at the tensions and difficulties in leading schools and driving change. Not to be missed!
Tune in and share if you can 🙏🙏
open.spotify.com/episode/0320...
This week, we are joined by leadership maestro @mrarobbins.bsky.social, looking at the tensions and difficulties in leading schools and driving change. Not to be missed!
Tune in and share if you can 🙏🙏
open.spotify.com/episode/0320...
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DOGE was created for data theft and infrastructure dismantling and it wildly succeeded on both counts within the first few weeks of its existence. It will take a generation to rebuild what it destroyed and the breach of data is unprecedented.
Bye bye, “DOGE”.
It no longer exists as a “centralized entity”, according to the Office of Personnel Management.
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/world/us/dog...
It no longer exists as a “centralized entity”, according to the Office of Personnel Management.
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/world/us/dog...
November 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
DOGE was created for data theft and infrastructure dismantling and it wildly succeeded on both counts within the first few weeks of its existence. It will take a generation to rebuild what it destroyed and the breach of data is unprecedented.
Really enjoyed listening to @mrarobbins.bsky.social on latest They Behave for Me. Years on since Middle Leader Mastery but still precious little focus in schools on specific training of middle leaders. Found the discussion of managing up particularly good.
November 21, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Really enjoyed listening to @mrarobbins.bsky.social on latest They Behave for Me. Years on since Middle Leader Mastery but still precious little focus in schools on specific training of middle leaders. Found the discussion of managing up particularly good.
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The real BBC bias story, narrated by Anna Ford
November 19, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The real BBC bias story, narrated by Anna Ford
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Sorry, "claiming" was the wrong word, Reform's policies are absolutely racist, but so, by the very definition of what they propose, particularly with children of refugees who have been born in the UK but risk deportation if their parent is, are Labour's.
November 19, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Sorry, "claiming" was the wrong word, Reform's policies are absolutely racist, but so, by the very definition of what they propose, particularly with children of refugees who have been born in the UK but risk deportation if their parent is, are Labour's.
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Not sure how Labour can fully square the circle between admitting that Reform's proposals to deport children are racist, but their plans for deport children, even if born and raised in the UK, are "fair and compassionate".
November 19, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Not sure how Labour can fully square the circle between admitting that Reform's proposals to deport children are racist, but their plans for deport children, even if born and raised in the UK, are "fair and compassionate".
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This article should be read by every teacher of history. A powerful analysis of the why and the how of teaching about the Holocaust in an age of misinformation and conspiracy theory. Brilliant writing from @andypearce.bsky.social
'It is time to rethink how we teach the Holocaust’, op ed piece by Centre's @andypearce.bsky.social, via www.schoolmanagementplus.com/teaching-lea...
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@arthurjchapman.bsky.social
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'It is time to rethink how we teach the Holocaust' | School Management Plus
As survivors' voices fade, we need to be clear about why and how we teach the Holocaust, writes Dr Andy Pearce
www.schoolmanagementplus.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:12 AM
This article should be read by every teacher of history. A powerful analysis of the why and the how of teaching about the Holocaust in an age of misinformation and conspiracy theory. Brilliant writing from @andypearce.bsky.social
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“We welcome migrants, we don’t scapegoat them".
How Keir Starmer promised Labour MPs and members he would lead his party on immigration
How Keir Starmer promised Labour MPs and members he would lead his party on immigration
November 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
“We welcome migrants, we don’t scapegoat them".
How Keir Starmer promised Labour MPs and members he would lead his party on immigration
How Keir Starmer promised Labour MPs and members he would lead his party on immigration
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The only Legitimate Concerns about asylum seekers are concerns for their well being and safety. For a rich country like ours to incessantly whine about these people as if we are their victims is perhaps the single most pathetic spectacle in British politics over the past quarter century.
November 16, 2025 at 7:19 AM
The only Legitimate Concerns about asylum seekers are concerns for their well being and safety. For a rich country like ours to incessantly whine about these people as if we are their victims is perhaps the single most pathetic spectacle in British politics over the past quarter century.
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Desperately sad to look at the state of the Labour government and reflect on how optimistic I felt as the results rolled in in the last election. More fool I.
November 16, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Desperately sad to look at the state of the Labour government and reflect on how optimistic I felt as the results rolled in in the last election. More fool I.