Ten days ago I joined the launch of Teach For All’s Global Institute for Shaping a Better Future in Singapore — a new space for learning, leadership, and reimagining education with those closest to the work. More here: teachforall.org/global-insti... #EduSky

Collaboration in education philanthropy is often talked about, but are we truly working together? Leonora Dowley from IEFG explores how funders can move from an egosystem to an ecosystem of shared learning and impact. Thought-provoking piece! 🔗 Read more: iefg.org/blog_from-eg...

Hi BlueSky! We're here for families all across the UK. Never heard of us? Find out more here www.home-start.org.uk

Today is International Women’s Day – a reminder that investing in girls’ education is one of the smartest moves we can make. It drives economic growth, improves health, and breaks cycles of poverty. Awut Deng Acuil & Randa Grob-Zakhary explain why: www.weforum.org/stories/2025... #EduSky

Teaching quality is the key driver of learning, yet millions of children sit in schools without learning. New World Bank report shows better pedagogy, student engagement, teacher support are essential. Learning doesn’t happen without good teaching. 🔗 documents.worldbank.org/en/publicati... #edusky

🍽️ The cost-of-living crisis is forcing families to make impossible choices. @homestartuk.bsky.social & Cadent have launched a budget-friendly recipe book with meals from Home-Start families & top chefs. A real, practical solution. Order your copy here: www.home-start.org.uk/shop/cookbook

📚 The Little Girl Who Was Full of Light is a beautiful way to help children understand emotions, set boundaries & build resilience. Created by my friend & her daughter, it’s a powerful reminder to listen to children. A portion of profits supports charities. More here: hokapublishing.com #edusky

🌍✨ Migration is reshaping our world, yet education remains an afterthought in crisis response. With 110M+ displaced in 2023, we must prioritise learning for stability & opportunity. My piece for Diplomatic Courier : www.diplomaticourier.com/posts/put-ed... #edusky

🌍 Too many children are left behind because of language barriers. UNESCO’s new report highlights why multilingual education is key to inclusion & better learning. More investment, policy change & community engagement are needed. Read more: www.unesco.org/en/articles/... #edusky

Business & philanthropy networks have huge potential to transform education—but remain critically undersupported. With USAID cuts & SDG4 off track, now is the time to invest in collaboration. More in Devex: www.devex.com/news/opinion... #edusky

Teacher wellbeing is a key factor in teacher retention, yet it’s often overlooked. In crisis-affected contexts, the challenges are even greater. This background paper by Christopher Henderson explores the issue in depth. Read it here: teachertaskforce.org/sites/defaul... #EduSky

Foreign aid is back in focus after President Trump & Secretary Rubio froze U.S. assistance. Misconceptions persist—most think it’s 25% of the budget, but it’s less than 1%. Why does this matter? Read George Ingram’s Brookings article for the facts: www.brookings.edu/articles/wha...

Teachers are the backbone of education, yet they face low pay, heavy workloads, and limited career growth. The Global Status of Teachers 2024 report highlights urgent actions needed to support them. Investing in teachers means investing in our future. Read more: www.ei-ie.org/en/item/2941... #edusky

Don't Politicize Grooming, Eradicate It -A short blog benjaminperksblog.home.blog/2025/01/11/i...

The latest Global Estimates Report 2025 from ECW reveals that 234M crisis-affected children need urgent support, with 85M out of school. Sub-Saharan Africa is hardest hit, and children with disabilities are disproportionately affected. Read more: www.educationcannotwait.org/resource-lib... #EduSky

As Davos ends and on International Education Day, I’ve shared thoughts on the role of young people and education in shaping collaboration for the Intelligent Age. 🌍📚 Read more in my piece for Diplomatic Courier: www.diplomaticourier.com/posts/young-... #EduSky

The Future of Jobs Report 2025 shows 40% of skills will be outdated by 2030. Education systems must urgently transform to foster critical thinking, creativity, and agility, ensuring young people are ready for the future. Read more: www.weforum.org/reports/the-... #EduSky

Starting 2025 committed to curiosity 🤔, collaboration 🤝, and courage 💪. Staying open-minded, building bridges, breaking siloes, and keeping children and young people at the centre of it all. Who’s joining me? What are your commitments for 2025? Let’s make it count! 🎉✨ #EduSky #Impact #Philanthropy

Talking to my son about grief and loss this Christmas as he’s experiencing it for the first time. We found this incredible Sesame Street clip with Elmo and Andrew Garfield helpful in starting conversations about emotions: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVlX....

As 2024 ends, I’m reflecting on why education transformation is so often missing from global agendas like Climate Week or COP. Education is the foundation for progress on climate, AI, democracy, & more. Read my thoughts here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/case-e... #EduSky

Three inspiring days at the @worldin2050.bsky.social Retreat in DC. The highlight for me was spending quality time with my Brain Trust colleagues—connecting, sharing ideas, and exploring how we can shape a brighter future together. Thank you to @anarold.bsky.social and the team for a great event!

🌍 Are you 13–19 and passionate about making a difference? Join the @hundredorg.bsky.social Youth Ambassador Programme to create social impact projects addressing the SDGs. Free, online, and open to all! Applications close 10 Jan 2025. Apply now: hundred.org/en/youth-amb... ✨ #EduSky

On my final work flights of 2024, travelling from Billund 🇩🇰 to Washington, DC, 🇺🇸 for the @worldin2050.bsky.social Annual Innovation Retreat. Three days with Brain Trust colleagues to reflect, collaborate, and shape the agenda for 2025. Signing off for Christmas after this. #EduSky

Pleased to welcome a new member: @glsurvivorsfund.bsky.social, est. in GVA by Nobel Peace Prize laureates Denis Mukwege & Nadia Murad Basee, supports reparations for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence (incl. quality education), a gap long noted by survivors. ▶️www.globalsurvivorsfund.org

I’ve long admired VVOB’s work in #education. Their climate change initiatives in 🇿🇦 South Africa, 🇪🇨 Ecuador, and 🇧🇪 Belgium show the power of #teachers to drive meaningful #climate action. 🌱🌍 Learn more: www.vvob.org/en/news/clim... #EduSky

The EiE Hub warmly welcomes @gpforeducation.bsky.social decision to establish a separate legal entity in Geneva—a significant milestone in securing increased funding for education globally and fostering new opportunities for collaboration. www.linkedin.com/posts/swiss-...

Teach For All is hiring a Director of Strategic Partnerships to join their Global Institute’s Outreach and Engagement effort. Based in Singapore, this role drives global #education partnerships. Apply now: teachforall.org/jobs-and-gra... #EduSky

Explore @gemreport.bsky.social 2023 regional #GEMReport on Southeast Asia, published with #SEAMEO, which highlights rapid growth in learning management systems and examines how Malaysia and Singapore have taken the lead. www.unesco.org/gem-report/e... #EduSky

Latest @oecd-ocde.bsky.social #PISA2022 results: • > 50% of students adopt proactive learning strategies • Only 60% use critical thinking techniques • Motivation for learning is low, with significant disparities. • Confidence in online skills remains uneven www.oecd.org/education/pi... #EduSky

I'm so happy that my wonderful colleague Zoë Bentley, the creative force behind many of the inspiring video tutorials and accessibility features in Scratch and OctoStudio, has been selected for the new Forbes 30 under 30 list! A well-deserved honor! www.forbes.com/30-under-30/...

Proud to be an alumni #EduSky

By 2030, major climate disasters will occur daily, yet the education sector - key to building resilience - received just 0.001% of climate finance in 2021/22. It’s time to prioritize education in climate action! See how in #WorldEducationBlog by Yuki Murakami: 🔗 bit.ly/3ZmUP1U

Exciting news! 🌟 The Jacobs Foundation welcomes its new Research Fellows, driving innovation in education and learning. Explore their impactful work shaping the future of education. Check it out: jacobsfoundation.org/ground-break... #EduSky

🔥 This is MASSIVE news! More than 75% of UK universities divest from the fossil fuel industry! That's thanks to 10 years of tireless campaigning from students putting on the pressure. ✊ Campaigning works. This shows our power! 👇

We're here! The weekly AI in Education podcast has finally decided to jump the shark from Twitter to Bluesky, and to be back where the education conversation is happening, and away from That Place. Find the podcast on aipodcast.education or in your favourite podcast apps

Coming up: 📅10-12 Dec, Building Bridges - a global movement leveraging the power of #finance for sustainability. Action Days bring together >120 orgs to look at issues incl. humanitarian & development financing, innovation & sustainability. Interested? Go to▶️ www.buildingbridges.org/2024-edition...

Technology can be a powerful tool for fostering playful, creative learning in education. In this article by @mres.bsky.social, innovative ways to use tech for engaging learning are explored: www.edutopia.org/article/usin... #EduSky

A major overhaul of children’s social care in England promises to tackle profiteering, improve early intervention, and support vulnerable children. 🚸 Read more about the ambitious reforms and their potential impact: www.theguardian.com/society/2024... #EduSky

@drrebeccawinthrop.bsky.social’s & Jenny Anderson’s new book ‘The Disengaged Teen’ is a must-read! Packed with insights for parents & educators, it helps teens thrive in learning & life. Pre order now, out on 7 Jan 2025. www.thedisengagedteen.com #DisengagedTeen #EduSky

🌍It's encouraging to see @g20org.bsky.social emphasising the importance of early education and nutrition. Prioritising these areas is vital for supporting children's growth and ensuring equal opportunities for all.📘🍎 ⬇️ Read more www.ipned.org/news-and-vie...

Advent starts today, marking the countdown to the end of 2024. In 10 days, I’ll head across the Atlantic to join my World in 2050 Brain Trust colleagues in DC for the Annual Innovation Retreat hosted by @anarold.bsky.social. 3 days of bold ideas! worldin2050.diplomaticourier.com/brain-trust/ #EduSky

To celebrate being on a new and non-toxic platform, I thought I would resurrect an uber-nerdy history of philanthropy digital advent calendar I made a few years back. Jingle, and indeed, Bells.🔔

Education has an opportunity to pull together in pursuit of a system in which all children can achieve and thrive, writes leoracruddas.bsky.social

"Over the past 60 years, as girls and women have fought their way into classrooms and boardrooms, society has expanded its idea of womanhood accordingly, yet our definition of manhood has failed to evolve alongside it." www.nytimes.com/2024/11/30/o... Important take for educators.

A breakthrough in South Africa! 🇿🇦 The Indaba Institute’s CoRE programme in Kayamandi shows the power of investing in early years: 94% literacy & 57% numeracy scores for 4-5 yr olds in ECD centres. Learn more: www.iol.co.za/sundayindepe... #EduSky

It's #CitizenFriday - will you share, repair and get out in the fresh air? Citizen Friday was started by the Re-Action Collective as an anti-Black Friday campaign Today is a great day to join to help us all avoid being manipulated into buying things we don't need or want! Everyone is welcome

The question “What is education for?” is urgent. 🌍 Will Richardson’s ‘Confronting Education-A Manifesto’ critiques outdated systems and calls for bold rethinking centred on resilience, connection, and preparing for uncertainty. 🌱 futureserious.school/manifestoedu/ #EduSky @willbo24.bsky.social

The 2024 Early Childhood Development Megatrends Report explores how trends like learning in flux, migration, and tech are reshaping childhood. Packed with insights and recommendations to shape a brighter future. Read here: eca.gov.ae/wp-content/u... #EduSky

Cambridge Partnership for Education’s framework for green education is driving progress towards sustainability. Learn how it’s shaping the intersection of education and climate action: www.cambridge.org/partnership/... #EduSky