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Let’s talk about the strikes

March 1, 2023

The first teacher’s strike of the year has been and gone, but more are on the way. Regardless of your thoughts on them, it is so important for workers to have their voices heard. And for a teacher’s strike, no voice is more important than a teacher’s … More Let’s talk about the strikes

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Bye-bye, blog

February 20, 2023

It’s been a while. Here’s where I’ve been, where I’m going, and why breaking up with your habits every once in a while isn’t as scary as you think it might be … More Bye-bye, blog

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6 skills you need to be a teacher

November 11, 2022

Here are six of the most important skills that you need to be a teacher. … More 6 skills you need to be a teacher

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26 lessons from 26 birthdays: education

October 3, 2022

What better way to celebrate turning another year older than with 26 crucial life lessons that I’ve picked up after 26 birthdays? Here are nine on everything I know about education … More 26 lessons from 26 birthdays: education

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The Wayback Machine solves a major teaching problem

September 12, 2022

Resources vanishing from the web has become a major pain in teaching, adding potentially hundreds of extra hours planning every year. With the Wayback Machine, your problems may be solved … More The Wayback Machine solves a major teaching problem

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What you need to do before the new school year

September 2, 2022

Believe it or not, there’s more to getting ready for going back to school than simply buying stationary – fun as it may be.

There’s even more involved when you’re a teacher. Here’s the ultimate back-to-school checklist. … More What you need to do before the new school year

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Why the 4-day week would revolutionise teaching

August 19, 2022

4-day weeks bring me so much joy. I love my job, but I also love time off. It means getting time to recover if it’s been a busy week and time to get yourself sorted at home. Here’s how a 4-day work week could revolutionise teaching … More Why the 4-day week would revolutionise teaching

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What I eat in a day as a teacher

July 10, 2022

Lifting heavier weights requires eating a lot. Now that I know how to meal plan effectively, I’m ready to share with the world what I eat in a day as a teacher. … More What I eat in a day as a teacher

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A teacher’s guide to mental wellness

June 19, 2022

Teachers have become so good at spreading the good word that mental health is a priority, but we often forget to look after our own. Here are the top 3 things that I do as a teacher to optimise my mental wellbeing. … More A teacher’s guide to mental wellness

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Study like an expert – record, write, cover, check, repeat

May 29, 2022

This latest study tip is a tried-and-tested method: record, write, cover, check, repeat. Start sussing out your content with this study tip and you’ll be an expert in no-time. … More Study like an expert – record, write, cover, check, repeat

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