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Council of Europe @coe.int · 8d

Join the 5th Annual #OHTE Conference (16–17 Oct) to explore how history teaching can help renew democracy in Europe.

📌New Report: Economic Crises in #HistoryTeaching
📌Talk by Yascha Mounk
📌Debate with 6 brilliant European students

🔗 Register now: www.eventbrite.fr/e/1760437639...

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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 16d

Following her article for Teaching Times in August, @moorsee.bsky.social spoke to Oliver Sullivan to share her perspective on what #Votesat16 means for education, democracy, and the future of Citizenship teaching. Watch it here: ow.ly/Kush50X2Eks

Votes At 16: Strengthening Democracy Through Citizenship Education – Liz Moorse - TeachingTimes

Liz Moorse, Chief Executive of the Association for Citizenship Teaching (ACT), offers her perspective on the UK voting age being lowered to 16. More of Liz’s insights can be found in her article, ‘Vot...

www.teachingtimes.com

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Liz Moorse @moorsee.bsky.social · 25d

Hopefully an urgent approach to strengthening citizenship and democracy education in the national curriculum and ensuring more citizenship teachers are trained to teach the subject well is at the top of the agenda 😊 @nasuwt-official.bsky.social @acitizenshipt.bsky.social @natalieperera.bsky.social

Natalie Perera @natalieperera.bsky.social · 25d

And so it begins. We're kicking off the 2025 Party Conference this weekend at #LDConf in Bournemouth. I'm doing a panel on Sunday with @nasuwt-official.bsky.social. We've then got a great line up of EPI events with our partners on Monday. Join us if you can!

Education Policy Institute @edupolicyinst.bsky.social · 26d

Heading to @conference.libdems.org.uk over the weekend? Join EPI on Monday 22nd September as we dig into the big questions shaping education policy. We’ll be running events throughout the day. Find out more here: epi.org.uk/events/

#LDConf

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Liz Moorse @moorsee.bsky.social · 25d

Brilliant contribution on the need to nurture democracy and prioritise citizenship education and the risks if we don’t, from @JohnSlinger on International Day of Democracy www.theyworkforyou.com/whall/?id=20...

My hon. Friend makes a powerful...

Part of the debate – in Westminster Hall at 9:48 am 16 September 2025

www.theyworkforyou.com

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Liz Moorse @moorsee.bsky.social · 28d

Read from ACT teachers in in @schoolsweek.bsky.social why citizenship must be given space and profile as a NC subject for every child primary to post 16 #citizenshipmatters @acitizenshipt.bsky.social

Article on citizenship education from schoolsweek p21

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Liz Moorse @moorsee.bsky.social · 28d

And in this free edition from @schoolsweek.bsky.social read on p21 why NC Citizenship must be reprioritised as a subject in primary to p16 so that no child misses out - contributions from many of @acitizenshipt.bsky.social teachers #teachingcitizenship

Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · Sep 12

🚨We’re giving away today’s bumper edition of Schools Week for free

Loads of education scoops, analysis, investigations and views

This week’s edition includes Ofsted report cards, accountability reforms, Labour reshuffle, Reform conference and more

➡️ mailchi.mp/mkt.schoolsw...

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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · 29d

Join @moorsee.bsky.social, Helen Blachford and @joyofteaching.bsky.social at the SecEd AI in Schools Online Conference (8–9 Oct) for a session on:

🔹 Media & info literacy
🔹 Ethical use of AI
🔹 Critical thinking & responsibility

Book now: ow.ly/NJgV50WTGml

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WOSDEC @wosdec.bsky.social · Aug 19

Did you know last year was the deadliest year on record for aid workers?

This #WorldHumanitarianDay use this resource introducing learners to international humanitarian law, full of activities for learners to explore the rules of war.

🔗 www.signpostsglobalcitizenship.org/resources/rules-of-war

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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · Jul 8

Understanding the Interplay: Education, lived worldviews & citizenship - 23 Sep, 3pm
@moorsee.bsky.social‬ is on the panel at this free event for RE & Citizenship teachers, exploring how young people understand citizenship & its relation to religion & worldviews: https://ow.ly/lMRQ50Wl44a

Understanding the Interplay: Education, lived worldviews & citizenship

Promoting inclusive citizenship through creative and collaborative research and pedagogy.

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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · Jul 15

Safeguarding democracy begins in the classroom. ACT Chief Exec @moorsee.bsky.social‬ sets out why a stronger, statutory Citizenship curriculum is vital for young people & society: https://ow.ly/Sl4m50WpMVg

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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · Jul 15

The complexities of todays world mean that now more than ever it’s time to equip young people to navigate this world safely and critically. That starts with strong Citizenship education. Read @moorsee.bsky.social‬'s new piece on why this matters now more than ever: https://ow.ly/qRKT50WpQMs

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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · Jul 23

"Without space for discussion, discovery and deliberation, in school, where will young people learn to think critically, engage respectfully, and participate fully?" @moorsee.bsky.social on the importance of #CitizenshipEd in fostering democratic values:https://ow.ly/qgcG50Wsrey

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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · Jul 16

Citizenship education is essential for building a fair, tolerant, and engaged society: ACT’s @moorsee.bsky.social‬ makes the case for embedding it in the curriculum from primary to post-16. Read more: https://ow.ly/q2AT50WpNwS

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Dr. Henry Tam @henrytam.bsky.social · Jul 12

If we can help raise understanding of politics in any way, we should do so.
Misdirection is rife, & disinformation is everywhere.
All the more we must all do what we can: policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/whos-afraid-... @eddieplayfair.bsky.social @moorsee.bsky.social @thombrooks.bsky.social

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Liz Moorse @moorsee.bsky.social · Jun 30

Just spent the weekend in #beautifulBelfast with @fivenations strategy group to plan our 2026 #citizenship teaching conference - we undertook the Tayto crisp test challenge - 😊

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Liz Moorse @moorsee.bsky.social · Jun 16

What a pleasure to be the respondent to @joelwestheimer.bsky.social to share how we at @acitizenshipt.bsky.social are implementing the vision for #citizenshipeducation in ‘what kind of citizen?’ Essential reading for all in education with an interest in social justice hosted by www.knowledgehook.com

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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · Jun 11

Discover how GCSE Citizenship Studies is transforming young people's political engagement. Join our free webinar on 17 June at 4pm to hear new findings from Nottingham Trent & Royal Holloway universities. Book: ow.ly/tK0750W6SJi

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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · Jun 3

Share your #ACTCON25 highlights on LinkedIn for a chance to win 3 months of ACT membership + a copy of Antony Owen’s Post-Atomic Glossaries. Just tag us & use #ACTCON25 by 6 June. Winners drawn 10 June — good luck!

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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · Jun 3

We’re officially underway! Liz Moorse, CEO of ACT, welcomes delegates to #ACTCON25.

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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · Jun 3

Our expert panel is live! Helen Hayes MP, Rachel Gilmour MP, Billie Dunne, Prof James Sloam & Helen Blachford discuss how democracy can evolve to be more modern, inclusive & engaging for young people. Beyond #VotesAt16, what will spark real youth participation? #ACTCON25

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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · Jun 3

After an insightful panel, we're moving into roundtable conversations! A chance to reflect, share ideas & co-create ways to strengthen democratic education — from fresh classroom ideas to active citizenship projects & student voice initiatives. #ACTCON25 #CitizenshipEd

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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · Jun 3

Our #TeachMeets on democracy, political literacy & voting offered practical sessions sharing classroom ideas to help students understand how democracy works. First up: UK Parliament Education on bringing voting and elections to life! #TeachDemocracy #PoliticalLiteracy

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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · Jun 3

In our second TeachMeet, Ryan Mason explored how game-based assessment can deepen understanding and motivation.

#TeachMeet #TeachDemocracy #Assessment

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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · Jun 3

In this session, Bryden Joy demonstrates how student’s enthusiasm for chocolate can be used to help students understand how different electoral systems work.

#PoliticalLiteracy #VotingSystems #ActiveLearning #TeachMeet

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Association for Citizenship Teaching @acitizenshipt.bsky.social · Jun 3

In our fourth mini TeachMeet, Sera Shortland showed how parliamentary committees can be a powerful tool for teaching deliberation and debate in the classroom.

#TeachMeet #DemocraticEducation #Deliberation #PoliticalLiteracy

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