On this day in the history of education, on May 25, 1925, John T. Scopes was indicted for teaching evolution in Tennessee. The case would end on July 21, 1925 with Scopes being found guilty. An appeal would follow. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJoZ...

Union History In 1977, one of the issues ‘left on the table’ at the final meeting of Head Masters Association (later ASCL) in Division XV at Llanwrtyd was N. Stewart’s resolution regarding H.M.A. investments which helped to support the South African Government with its apartheid policy. /1

I will definitely get Nick and Rob's new book from the library when it comes out. I hope it is a fair and balanced assessment of the reforms which worked and those which didn't. Rob's previous polemic was very much historical cherry picking. I have high hopes for this though!

The is Margaret Robertson - she was headmistress of Christ's Hospital Girls School for 32 years. She was President of the Association of Headmistresses later @ascl-uk.bsky.social - I was reading a PHD about women code breakers yesterday and it turns out Margaret was one of them. /1

Wow. Just wow!

If money was no object what might you do differently in your school?

Cory Booker just went down in the history books by breaking Strom Thurmond’s 24 hour filibuster record.

Im reminded of Lord Acton's words on power. Champions of free speech are quick to jetison their 'noble' instincts at the first sniff of power.

For 40 years, we’ve stood with local neighbourhoods facing the harshest challenges of poverty and exclusion. But the work is not done. Today we are launching our 'No One Left Out' anniversary campaign. A call to build inclusion for the next four decades. 👉Get involved here: oasisnolo.org

The orchestrated attack of the old band continues. Next up is a Chief Inspector who was tone deaf & presided over the most disastrous period in Ofsted’s history. This stuff is so predictable and just a series of red herrings.

In his keynote at #ASCL2025, @pepediiasio.bsky.social pays tribute to the remarkable Sophie Bryant and Frances Mary Buss, founders of the Association of Headmistresses and the organisation that would eventually evolve into what we now know as the Association of School and College Leaders. #ASCL150

Sir Martyn Oliver references the recommendation in ASCL's Blueprint for a Fairer Education System for a balanced scorecard - but disagrees with our suggestion that schools & colleges should be evaluated as simply having met or not met standards in different aspects of education. #ASCL2025

"As the voice of the profession, we have a critical role in ensuring that education policies are shaped by those who truly understand the challenges on the ground – you." #ASCL2025

ASCL President @mannybotwe.bsky.social with a rousing opening keynote at #ASCL2025, outlining what need to be the shared priorities for government and the profession.

“The deadly curse of knife crime must be tackled to spare more families the agony of a lost loved one”, says the Daily Mirror. Agreed! But that curse is the outcome of society’s lack of investment in youth clubs, in inclusive education or in any real ambition to break generational poverty.

I'll be covering this morning's Education Select Committee session on solving the SEND crisis. MPs will be hearing from Annamarie Hassall, CEO of Nasen, and @mmulholland.bsky.social SEND & inclusion specialist at the ASCL, and a number of other witnesses. 🧵below:

Anyone who uses Libs of Tiktok to make cheap anti LGBT+ points should be ashamed of themselves. Any Headteacher/mistress who does that should question their vocation. Libs of Tiktok peddles division, misinformation and hate. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023...

These pioneers of education span the centuries and @ascl-uk.bsky.social is proud to share an association with these remarkable women. They led our nation's schools and our association. #InternationalWomensDay2025. #IWD2025

Today I will be playing the role of Cassandra. I've posted my responses to the Ofsted consultation on my blog in case they're helpful to others. Feel free to make use of them or ignore as you see fit, but make sure you respond. occamshairdryer.wordpress.com/2025/03/08/m...

AI amazing and scary!

It is fascinating that the same people who hold up the preeminant right of an independent country to determine its own destinary, want to deny this to Ukraine and act as apologists for Russian aggression. Agreeing with JHB, now I really do feel sick! www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3cE...

How many Multi Academy Trusts share names with Apprentice teams?

GDPR hat on. The best place to gather information to commit identify theft must surely be in a GP or hospital waiting room. It’s extraordinary!

Can we also keep in mind that while Zelenskyy like Churchill 1940-45 postponed elections, Trump in peacetime tried to overturn by violence an election he lost - and has since pardoned all the co-conspirators in his attempted coup?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=9arT... This is just brilliant!

It’s half term - that means final series of Cobra Kai!

David didn’t have 180k followers and the countries media at his beck and call.

I’ve been watching Friends since it began. I have only just learned what one of the theme tune lines was - “your love life’s DOA"? I’ve heard the song over 500 times.

I really don't wanna be that guy but...

Dog sitting for the weekend. 😍😍😍😍

Watch how claims of cancel culture in the US suddenly disappears without a trace.

Stewart Lee was very good. Shame about the audience.

Don't miss the ASCL Annual Conference 2025! 📅 March 14-15, 2025 📍 ACC Liverpool Join top education leaders like Pepe Di’lasio, Manny Botwe, Bridget Phillipson, Professor Becky Francis and more. Network, learn, and be inspired! #BrighterFuture www.ascl.org.uk/Microsites/A...

Curry and Squid Game 2. Perfect end to the week.

The grandson of former President Jimmy Carter, Jason Carter, cracks jokes at the state funeral of his grandfather, PawPaw. I love these stories. 💕

We need more statesmen and women in education and fewer demagogues.

This is the most enjoyable audiobook I have listen to in ages. Michael Palin has attainted national treasure like status for good reason. Listen to those reasons!

Just heaved a big sigh and bothered to read that article from The Times. Apparently I'm the first person on social media to do so. The word 'fun' appears once, in a click bait headline closely added by another employee. Neither the word 'fun' nor any synonyms for it appear in the article.

If you have to mark exams, let it be here!

Which educators are on the New Year Honours list? We have listed them all below, including a knighthood for Nick Gibb and a CBE for @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social Congratulations to all! www.tes.com/magazine/new...

If ground force did nativities

Gonna start working on a few new articles today for @ascl-uk.bsky.social Associate Magazine. These will include: -A 3 parter on WW2 -Comprehensiveness -Banning of the cane If you are interested in my previous articles - they are as follows /1

Robert Gundry’s ground breaking commentary on Matthew suggested parts of the Birth Narrative were added for theological emphasis rather than modernist history. He was booted from the ETS in 1983. Christmas loves an underdog.

Confession time: I’ve never watched Love Actually and I don’t want to.

JAMES CLARK McREYNOLDS - definitely top 5 worst Supreme Court Justice ever. Not just professionally but personally a total d bag.

A wonderful slice of leadership history - the origins of @ascl-uk.bsky.social:

Exactly 150 years ago today, 9 headmistresses met in Camden to found the Association of Headmistresses. This is our story ascl-heritage.org.uk /1

TTFN UK.

After the shooting, someone said a lot of the CEO’s are afraid to return to work. Read that and now think about how our school-aged kids feel!