it's cold. Spare a thought for those sleeping outside. They're not there because they choose to be, no matter what story you've sold yourself; they're there because of the cruelty of U.S. capitalist society. If ending homelessness was monetizable, it would be over yesterday.

Fascinating. I struggled to read English after 1400.

Just introduced Littlest Zeek (now 18) to Julia Davis's master work, "Nighty Night" and... OMG ... It's still blisteringly funny and ... Pitch black ... Just incredibly well written and acted by all . I know it's not for everyone but ... Wow.

Off to Ireland/NI next week, for work, and passing through Dublin for half a day, with someone who has never been. Any recommendations for trad food and ideas.

Very relevant to recent conversations... 🤣

I'm #hiring, for a Content Lead for @hamiltonbrookes.bsky.social Seeking someone with a mix of #education, #editorial, and #productmanagement experience, able to work regularly in #Oxford. Pls Share www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...

Love this !! Ain't English wonderful

Just found this map from 2012 - of UK edutwitter. Back before the rot set in - or before I noticed it. Can't remember who made it? @ictevangelist.bsky.social Was this you? #eduskyUK

Something the Government want you to forget...

Today’s episode of The Ezra Klein Show. The Antidote to ‘Late-Stage Individualism’ With Priya Parker, the author of “The Art of Gathering". open.spotify.com/episode/49Cq... youtu.be/714IB4avhWg?...

Sod this greyness, and ongoing Winter wetness.... I made Summer food!

Just listened to this and if you've been wondering what's wrong with Big Tech but can't put your finger on it.... Here you go. Oh, & Cory Doctorow is on blistering form. [The Ezra Klein Show] We Didn’t Ask for This Internet 🅴 #theEzraKleinShow podcastaddict.com/the-ezra-kle... via @PodcastAddict

Radiohead lyrics! Notes from my consultant! Details about my daughter's football match yesterday! It could only be... blog.dougbelshaw.com/weeknote-07-...

Meanwhile, in Israel... A mob of men from a religious cult attacks 2 women in broad daylight. www.timesofisrael.com/2-female-sol...

What movie moment made you exclaim… "THIS IS CINEMA!"

We are seeking some really communicative play testers for our upcoming game, Clues in Sprues. Bonus points if you have a strong Social Media presence, but we value feedback just as much! No prior experience needed. The prelaunch page: www.kickstarter.com/projects/166...

Who else is on story graph? I've not really used the social function @mrlockyer.bsky.social was it you that recommended it?

#Oxford Literary Festival guide through our door, proof that our area is now deemed gentrified and suitable to enter the privileged space of privilege people. Of all the amazing speakers, authors and luminaries, almost all are White. Simplistic analysis? Yes. Fair? See for yourself.

“You cannot condemn racism out there while ignoring how it manifests at home.” The Board of Deputies’ own report on racism in the Jewish community was clear. We were handed a mirror. Then we looked away. buff.ly/s6bEdWP

“I’ve known Jeff for fifteen years. Terrific guy,” Trump booms from a speakerphone. “He’s a lot of fun to be with. It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side. " 2002... They had no shame talking about it.

Important and worrying thread

@craigcharles.bsky.social - surely this is Adam Buxton singing?

Starmer is really upset that Mandelson lied to him. He previously thought he only lied to other people.

📣 Call for papers: Impact special issue 2026 For the special 2026 digest issue of Impact, we are seeking papers focusing on SEND and inclusive practice. Abstract deadline: 16th February. Find out more: https://submittable.pulse.ly/cqj4at1auy #EducationResearch #SEND #InclusivePractice

Fixing an errant link! Having such a good time with the superhero course - decided to document it as we go. It’s on my website and I’ll update it along the way. (I posted this before with wrong link to it). Join in! spinweaveandcut.com/superhero-cl...

"I’m scared - truth be told. Most days it feels like I’m failing in the promotional duties of a content creator. It’s really hard not to feel that I’ve got this the wrong way round. Shouldn’t I be posting every day? Saying … ‘things’.?" whojewthinkyouare.substack.com/p/the-medium...

Just got around to looking at this and it’s the inconsistency between subjects that is so striking. Just 2 for English?!? The other weakness is that primary seems hardly represented at all.

Just seen 'Bone Temple' and it's fab! So many things I loved about it but... everyone has been going on about the Iron Maiden, ... And not mentioning all the lovely Duran Duran. Ordinary world!

📚 Primary schools: PALS-UK reading trial — sign up now! We’re recruiting primary schools with Year 5 pupils to take part in the EEF-funded PALS-UK third trial — a structured paired reading programme designed to improve reading fluency & comprehension. 1/2

Awake 🫩😴 Heading to Belfast for the day. Should I have gone yesterday and stayed over? Yes. Am I posting to SM because there will be noone else to talk to for hours? Yes.

It’s hard to see how the current model of academic publication survives this… which might be a small sliver of a silver lining?

Dream job with @thebookerprizes.com !! #ukkidlit #kidlituk #edusky #charityjobs #booksky

Sometimes, headlines about a speech miss the importance of what was said. I didn't realise how openly Carney exposed all that has been wrong with the world. This episode of @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social more carefully unfurls what Mark Carney said at Davos. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/o...

If Holocaust Memorial Day avoids making connections between the Nazi genocide of Jews and other genocides and colonial massacres, out of fear of being ‘political’, it will not endure. However, if it centres fascism and shows how it remains a major threat, it will become increasingly relevant.

No notes. Perfect fail

Same story over and over. These larpers - Kirkegard, Pesta et al - pumping out the same effluence with their strategy - exposed by @harryshukman.bsky.social + @hopenothate.org.uk - to normalise and spread scientific racism. They KNOW it's bullshit too. Read this: www.theguardian.com/world/2024/o...

If you’re thinking about leaving the classroom, try a change of school first. If you’re sure you want to try something else and don’t know where to look, I update #Edujobs every Sunday morning - it’s now here docs.google.com/document/d/1... for you any time to see the latest gems.

To my USian friends, I'm not sure how this is playing in your news cycle but this is huge. Criticise another leader? Sure. But the armed services your team trained and died alongside? Imagine any other leader disrespecting US veterans. www.cnn.com/2026/01/23/w...

New cap has arrived... 🇬🇱

In this piece I try to connect the fascism of Farage, Trump and Islamic State and show why Jewish organisations remaining silent, focusing on irrelevancies or refusing to name the enemy for what it is all give the fascists a free pass. www.vashtimedia.com/yes-pasaran/

Love #teachmeet life Lovely to be part of 20 year of TM @dawnhallybone.bsky.social and @dannynic.bsky.social kicking things off by getting everyone to agree to host a TM in 26

On my way to #BETT26 , & hoping to meet some of the new people I've connected with here #eduskyuk Please say hi, if you see me! #bettshow

As ever @dougbelshaw.com pointing the way for a values based use of technology

Morning all. Mai has the right idea.

This is starting to look sinister. While it's true that some Jews have experienced more antisemitism, going somewhere where the government is increasingly openly fascist, and leaving a dysfunctional but broadly liberal democracy ...would be insane. The USA is only safe for billionaires.

So... That's everyone then? Except for Orban. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Reynard's, after a short walk with double gloves and 4 layers and warm shoes. FFS Ouch

Rebooting Jewish Diversity: a new post on our Substack, about the work of Reboot Studios @noamdromi.bsky.social , presented at the Limmud Festival. Subscribe and read - not least for the huge list of films that Noam shared. #ShabbatShalom #jewsky open.substack.com/pub/whojewth...

Just watched Bowie: The Final Act and... I'm afraid to say, that while it had fantastic moments, it was no more than a 3*. Choppy, disconnected & not very insightful. Worst of all, it totally ignored the Outside, Healthen, Reality, Black Tie White Noise albums. www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...