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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · Nov 14

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥
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Literacy for ALL @literacyforall-gcc.bsky.social · 19h

We’ve had an excellent few days working with all 3 cohorts of LfA CLoLs and over 120 Glasgow probationers at the GIC to improve literacy for learners in Glasgow. We're looking forward to working with many more Learning Communities, schools and staff throughout the rest of the week!

Image shows a group of CLoLs discussing Literacy for ALL strategies.

Image shows a group of literacy CLoLs writing on the desk and completing a reading activity.

Image shows Glasgow Probationer teachers working together to explore the literacy for all trackers.

Image shows Glasgow probationers working in groups to complete a Diamond 9 as part of their group talks session.

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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 1d

Fantastic engagement from today’s #Glasgow #probationer cohort and great to see the #IDL paper from volume one of our @edisglasgow.bsky.social / @uofgsocsci.bsky.social partnership journal shared by @janearthur.bsky.social @uofgheadship.bsky.social @seralisen.bsky.social

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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 1d

Great to meet the ‘Tuesday group’ of Glasgow City Council Secondary school probationer teachers and supporters today. Great presentation on #IDL from @janearthur.bsky.social @edisglasgow.bsky.social @douglashutchison.bsky.social @gtcscotland.bsky.social Looking forward to Thursday’s group too!

Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 2d

Only two days until the start of Enhanced Political Awareness #EPA 2025-2026, in partnership with @edisglasgow.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social We look forward to welcoming Dr. @annadbeck.bsky.social to our first session @uofgheadship.bsky.social @seraethics.bsky.social @seralisen.bsky.social

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Prof Mark Priestley @markrpriestley.bsky.social · 22d

The latest article in Sceptical Scot by Walter Humes. 'Scottish education: genuine partnership or pre-election fix?'

Walter is always worth a read.
sceptical.scot/2025/09/scot...

Scottish education: genuine partnership or pre-election fix? - Sceptical Scot

"The Scottish educational establishment, over many decades, has been successful in resisting attempts to disturb its culture of complacency. Sadly, it may take a further decline in public confidence a...

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Anna Beck @annadbeck.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks so much for inviting me! Really looking forward to it!

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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 3d

📣 Three places have become available on the 2025-2026 Enhanced Political Awareness cohort @edisglasgow.bsky.social Senior leaders and BAME middle leaders in #GlasgowCityCouncil please register via CPD Manager! 👇

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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 3d

We’re looking forward to our first #EPA session on Thursday 9th October and delighted to invite Dr. @annadbeck.bsky.social from @uofglasgow.bsky.social for this critical input on Education Policy in Scotland, to foreground the subsequent sessions. @edisglasgow.bsky.social @uofgheadship.bsky.social

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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 3d

Congratulations! Brilliant achievement! 👏

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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 5d

What a fabulous cross-sectoral session today with Glasgow’s Headteacher/ ELC Head mentors. Thank you @bruceadamson.bsky.social for insights and provocations around the legal status of the #UNCRC with implications and opportunities for heads. @mariemcquade.bsky.social @douglashutchison.bsky.social

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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 6d

Today we look forward to our morning with #Glasgow’s #Mentors from schools and ELCs. We are delighted to welcome @bruceadamson.bsky.social to lead our focus on the legal status of the #UNCRC and implications for education leadership. @mariemcquade.bsky.social @uofgheadship.bsky.social #Mentoring

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CenTCS @centcs.bsky.social · 7d

Seminar two of our #CenTCS seminar series this morning. Thank you Dr Drew Miller for a fabulous presentation:
“Transformative Change is Possible …. Can we scale it?”
@profaileenk.bsky.social @profbriannakennedy.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

www.linkedin.com/posts/univer...

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CenTCS @centcs.bsky.social · 7d

Great to see our Affiliate partner @cldleadership.bsky.social @oiseuoft.bsky.social on Bluesky. We look forward to being represented by our Fellow @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social at the #CLD 6th Annual International Conference in two weeks. @drannlopez.bsky.social
#Leadership #Diversity

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Centre for Leadership and Diversity @cldleadership.bsky.social · 8d

We would like to invite you to the panel discussion at the CLD's 6th Annual International Conference, featuring Alison Mitchell, Dr. Beyhan Farhadi, Dr. Camille Logan, Teralyn Phipps, and Dr. Vidya Shah. @drannlopez.bsky.social

📅Friday ,October 17, 2025

🔗https://oise.jotform.com/251735755661969

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Nuzhat Uthmani @nuthmani.bsky.social · 9d

DIVERSITY IN THE TEACHING PROFESSION

1/The annual data report tracking #MinorityEthnic teacher nos 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 has been published for 2025. Numbers remain stubbornly low with <2% of all teachers being #BAME. Still <1% are in any form of management position. Key points in the 🧵👇🏽

www.gov.scot/publications...

Diversity in the teaching profession: annual data report 2025

Fifth edition of an annual publication which aims to gather and share data relating to the diversity of the teaching profession in order to inform and evaluate future work.

www.gov.scot

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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 12d

Wonderful being back at the Citizen’s Theatre in Glasgow ❤️

Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 13d

University boss calls for major review of Scottish higher education.
www.bbc.com/news/article...

University boss calls for major review of Scottish higher education

Sir Anton Muscatelli calls for a review of the future funding and shape of higher education.

www.bbc.com

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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 13d

Thank you Nuzhat. Looking forward to the learning from colleagues in Canada.

Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 13d

Thank you Olivia. Looking forward to it!

Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 13d

I am honoured to be a keynote panelist for the 6th Annual Centre for Leadership and Diversity International Conference in October 🇨🇦 @oiseuoft.bsky.social @drannlopez.bsky.social @centcs.bsky.social @uofgheadship.bsky.social @seralisen.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @seraethics.bsky.social

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Future of Headship @uofgheadship.bsky.social · 14d

We are looking forward to the first session of our DDEL #Ethical #Leadership course @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social @julie67.bsky.social

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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 14d

What a fabulous cohort of #PGDE students reflecting on educators’ responsibilities for #safeguarding and #childprotection. Thank you for your engagement and your thoughtful questions. @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgheadship.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social @gtcscotland.bsky.social

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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 15d

What a beautiful evening, looking north from the School of Education @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgheadship.bsky.social @julie67.bsky.social ❤️

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BELMAS @belmasoffice.bsky.social · 16d

Applications are now open for a Research and Development Grant of £3000, available to all BELMAS Members in the Global South.

Get all the details, including how to apply, here: tinyurl.com/2ya75y8e

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ISATTGlobal @isattglobal.bsky.social · 16d

Please see information on two Collaborative for Innovation in Teacher Education events at #TexasAandMUniversity

1) Editors’ Panel
24Sept 2025: 6:30pm CDT

2) Smart, Drunk, Biased and Sycophantic
Teaching and Learning with GenAI: 29 Oct at 6:30pm CDT

@isattglobal.bsky.social

lnkd.in/p/eMm6g3mY

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