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Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · 8m

Congratulations to a brilliant author 👇

Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · 13m

Woo hoo 🎉Our ambassador Sita Brahmachari won The Malorie Blackman Impact Award at #TheDiverseBookAwards last night.

Congrats to all the other winners, and thank you to Abiola Bello and Helen Lewis for hosting another wonderful and important Awards.

#TheDBAwards @malorieblackman.bsky.social

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eileen chengyin chow @chowleen.bsky.social · 1d

I, however,
Have such meagre power,

Clutching at a
Moment,

While you control
An hour.

But your hour is
A stone.

My moment is
A flower.

-Langston Hughes, "Poet to Bigot"
#everynightapoem As ever.

I have done so little
For you.
And you have do little
For me.
That we have good reason
Never to agree.

I, however,
Have such meagre power,
Clutching at a
Moment,
While you control
An hour.
But your hour is
A stone.
My moment is
A flower.
-Langston Hughes, "Poet to Bigot"

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Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · 18h

Terrific, including the illustrations.
Thanks 👇

Paul Robichaud @pjrobichaud.bsky.social · 1d

We looked at Poe's "The Raven" today in one of my classes, so I played them Christopher Lee's excellent reading, which I share with you here...

The Raven - Read by Christopher Lee

YouTube video by KajiCarson

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Greenshaw Learning Trust @greenshawtrust.bsky.social · 21h

Wood Field Primary School has opened its new library, a calm, welcoming space designed to inspire a love of reading. With modern furniture, cosy seating and a wide range of books, it’s already become a favourite spot - even with Will Smith, CEO.

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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 20h

CHP author Anthony Kessel opens up about his experience in medicine and writing in this Kings College London Alumni profile: buff.ly/lK86rsu

He reveals how his medical background inspired the #wellbeing themes at the heart of his #YA detective series, Don't Doubt the Rainbow 🌈: buff.ly/qUkaZls

'Engaging in public service and helping others is incredibly…

King’s alum Professor Anthony Kessel (Anatomy & Human Biology, 1986; Medicine, 1989) is a public health physician, GP and academic. Currently the National Deputy Medical Director (Specialised…

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Michael Rosen @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social · 20h

We now have 195,000 children (via their schools) signed up for this:

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The English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · 1d

An important piece written by @sarahmullin.bsky.social
valued member of our Secondary & Further Education Committee, on the seriously short-sighted decision to withdraw bursaries for ITE for English. We need MORE English teachers, not less.

Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 1d

‘English is not just a subject – it is the foundation on which all other subjects are built’: @sarahmullin.bsky.social warns of the wider impact of withdrawing bursaries for teacher training in English

The end of English ITT bursaries sends a worrying message

The withdrawal of teacher training bursaries for English risks undermining more than just the subject itself – and it comes at a critical time, warns Sarah Mullin

www.tes.com

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Hywel Roberts @hywelroberts.bsky.social · 2d

After a couple of years and lots of brews, my website is now live. It’s for all educators. It’s about warming up the cold curriculum. Lots of free content + subs options. Please do share and take a gander.
Www.botheredness.co.uk
#edusky #education #teaching #learning #joy

Botheredness by Hywel Roberts

Www.botheredness.co.uk

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The English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · 2d

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Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · 2d

Do scroll down my feed today to see so many examples of teachers passionately presenting their routes to excellence for all, with a bit of help from the ‘Opening Doors’ team. Big thanks to Dr Becky Fisher @englishassociation.bsky.social for backing our work.

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The English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · 2d

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thinktalkleah.bsky.social @thinktalkleah.bsky.social · 2d

Poetry as the master key to unlocking creative thinking through language at Blackfield Primary @openingdoors.bsky.social @englishassociation.bsky.social What a metaphor!

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The English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · 1d

Fantastic news for one of our fellows @katherinerundell.bsky.social
Also please note @britishlibrary.bsky.social are hosting an event with her in December💫
deadline.com/2025/10/disn...

Disney Bets Big On ‘Impossible Creatures’ & Its Oxford Prof Author Katherine Rundell

Disney Bets Big On 'Impossible Creatures' & Its Oxford Prof Author Katherine Rundell, with movies planned.

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Joshua Seigal - 'YAPPING AWAY' out now! @joshuaseigal.bsky.social · 1d

My best known poem has been added to this Indian curriculum textbook, meaning it will groaned about by a whole generation of children #BookSky #EduSky #teaching

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Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · 1d

@britishlibrary.bsky.social
Top class resources!

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/step-insid...

Step Inside Your Fantasy Adventure

Join authors Katie and Kevin Tsang, and illustrator Viviane Schwarz to explore fantasy fiction, portal stories and magical creatures.

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Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · 1d

@britishlibrary.bsky.social
Top class resources!

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-tempes...

The Tempest in context: free livestreamed CPD for English teachers

Join Professor Emma Smith, and teacher and author Michael Donkor for fresh perspectives, tips and resources for teaching the play at KS4–5

www.eventbrite.co.uk

Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · 1d

@britishlibrary.bsky.social
Top class resources!

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hamlet-in-...

Hamlet in context: free livestreamed CPD for English teachers

Join Professor Emma Smith & teacher Michael Donkor for fresh perspectives, tips & resources focusing on ideas of theatricality & performance

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · 1d

@britishlibrary.bsky.social
Top class resources!

padlet.com/discovering_...

Discovering Literature: new resources 2024-25

Our new resources focus on widening the representation of ethnically diverse authors and continuing to support a diversifying English curriculum. More resources will continue to be added to Discoverin...

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Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · 2d

Do scroll down my feed today to see so many examples of teachers passionately presenting their routes to excellence for all, with a bit of help from the ‘Opening Doors’ team. Big thanks to Dr Becky Fisher @englishassociation.bsky.social for backing our work.

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The English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · 2d

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Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 2d

✨️A lunch time pause at today's Opening Doors celebration.
💡Hearing from Penn Wood and Mulgrave Primary describe their journeys, with diverse literature and lots of chance to get writing!
📚❤️✍️Looking forward to this afternoon.
@openingdoors.bsky.social
@englishassociation.bsky.social

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Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · 2d

We, the ‘Opening Doors’ team think the world of Becky and all of you running a genuinely rich and inclusive organisation!

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Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · 2d

This is special! 👇

Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 2d

📚❤️ Could there be a better end to the day than taking the "blue book" (i.e. everything you need to know about Opening Doors) to the @britishlibrary.bsky.social?

@openingdoors.bsky.social @thinktalkleah.bsky.social @juliesargent.bsky.social

#edusky #primaryenglish #reading #writing

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Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · 2d

Do scroll down my feed today to see so many examples of teachers passionately presenting their routes to excellence for all, with a bit of help from the ‘Opening Doors’ team. Big thanks to Dr Becky Fisher @englishassociation.bsky.social for backing our work.

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Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social · 2d

💡Poetry, prose & penny dreadfuls. A wonderful way to end the afternoon, hearing how @ipatedu.bsky.social have created exciting writing opportunities using the Opening Doors strategies.
The OD team are feeling inspired!
@openingdoors.bsky.social @thinktalkleah.bsky.social @juliesargent.bsky.social

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thinktalkleah.bsky.social @thinktalkleah.bsky.social · 2d

Poetry as the master key to unlocking creative thinking through language at Blackfield Primary @openingdoors.bsky.social @englishassociation.bsky.social What a metaphor!

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Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · 2d

I’m glad I said this! 👇

Julie Sargent @juliesargent.bsky.social · 2d

Quoting @openingdoors.bsky.social

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Julie Sargent @juliesargent.bsky.social · 2d

Step into great texts - Melbourne Primary share their journey! @openingdoors.bsky.social

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