Jenny Gilruth
@jennygilruth.bsky.social
SNP MSP for Mid Fife & Glenrothes // Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills in
@scotgov // [email protected] for constituents
Promoted by Jenny Gilruth MSP, 12 Commercial Street, Markinch, KY7 6DE
@scotgov // [email protected] for constituents
Promoted by Jenny Gilruth MSP, 12 Commercial Street, Markinch, KY7 6DE
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Yes. I am right. I am seeing how Chat GPT is ruining students critical thinking and writing skills in real time. It is not the future. It is a tool designed to render the populace helpless, to make people doubt their innate intelligence, and to foster overreliance on technology.
@roxanegay.bsky.social maybe you’re right.
A new study from MIT’s Media Lab (not yet peer-reviewed & small sample size): ChatGPT May Be Eroding Critical Thinking Skills. [time.com]
June 19, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Yes. I am right. I am seeing how Chat GPT is ruining students critical thinking and writing skills in real time. It is not the future. It is a tool designed to render the populace helpless, to make people doubt their innate intelligence, and to foster overreliance on technology.
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The final day of #SQAexams features Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies this morning, and Care this afternoon.
You’re almost there – good luck everyone! 💪
You’re almost there – good luck everyone! 💪
May 30, 2025 at 7:05 AM
The final day of #SQAexams features Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies this morning, and Care this afternoon.
You’re almost there – good luck everyone! 💪
You’re almost there – good luck everyone! 💪
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I get that there is an audience for this argument but I'm really not sure "we're the only party in favour of more child poverty" is going to help Badenoch out of the hole she's in.
May 30, 2025 at 8:15 AM
I get that there is an audience for this argument but I'm really not sure "we're the only party in favour of more child poverty" is going to help Badenoch out of the hole she's in.
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Great to welcome the cabinet secretary @jennygilruth.bsky.social to our ESOL curricular network to hear about the impact of ESOL for our learners in Glasgow.
May 16, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Great to welcome the cabinet secretary @jennygilruth.bsky.social to our ESOL curricular network to hear about the impact of ESOL for our learners in Glasgow.
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We are very proud of our young people who were presenting to @jennygilruth.bsky.social today!
May 16, 2025 at 3:09 PM
We are very proud of our young people who were presenting to @jennygilruth.bsky.social today!
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Secondary teachers and librarians! Join our friendly team for an interactive online webinar where we will be sharing book recommendations for secondary pupils that will encourage and empower young climate activists.
📅 14 May 14, 4–5pm
Tickets available here 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-disco...
📅 14 May 14, 4–5pm
Tickets available here 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-disco...
Book Discovery: Climate Action (Secondary)
Join Scottish Book Trust for a session sharing books for secondary pupils that will encourage and empower young climate activists.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
May 5, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Secondary teachers and librarians! Join our friendly team for an interactive online webinar where we will be sharing book recommendations for secondary pupils that will encourage and empower young climate activists.
📅 14 May 14, 4–5pm
Tickets available here 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-disco...
📅 14 May 14, 4–5pm
Tickets available here 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-disco...
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Why does Nigel Farage want me to lose my job?
April 30, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Why does Nigel Farage want me to lose my job?
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This Tuesday evening, I am the guest of Mid Fife & Glenrothes SNP at CISWO in Glenrothes. Places still available, so please tell your pals and look forward to seeing you there. @jennygilruth.bsky.social @stephengethins.bsky.social @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social
May 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
This Tuesday evening, I am the guest of Mid Fife & Glenrothes SNP at CISWO in Glenrothes. Places still available, so please tell your pals and look forward to seeing you there. @jennygilruth.bsky.social @stephengethins.bsky.social @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social
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Rubio publicly criticizing an ally for cracking down on right-wing extremism. And Germany hitting back. We are in a new world
May 2, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Rubio publicly criticizing an ally for cracking down on right-wing extremism. And Germany hitting back. We are in a new world
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Cabinet Secretary @jennygilruth.bsky.social speaking to #NASUWTScot25.
A commitment given to work collaboratively to tackle the rise of the far right, seen in our school and also in our politics.
A commitment given to work collaboratively to tackle the rise of the far right, seen in our school and also in our politics.
May 2, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Cabinet Secretary @jennygilruth.bsky.social speaking to #NASUWTScot25.
A commitment given to work collaboratively to tackle the rise of the far right, seen in our school and also in our politics.
A commitment given to work collaboratively to tackle the rise of the far right, seen in our school and also in our politics.
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So patriotic. Reform UK to exploit Britain’s weak political party funding rules to “raise funds from wealthy offshore donors in low-tax jurisdictions including Monaco, the United Arab Emirates and Switzerland”.
Reform UK heads offshore to raise funds from world’s wealthy
Party treasurer Nick Candy says events will be held ‘in restaurants, people’s private homes and on yachts’
www.ft.com
April 26, 2025 at 8:51 AM
So patriotic. Reform UK to exploit Britain’s weak political party funding rules to “raise funds from wealthy offshore donors in low-tax jurisdictions including Monaco, the United Arab Emirates and Switzerland”.
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Autocrats always fear education
The Trump administration’s threat to pull federal funding from schools who teach important U.S. history, sociology, and other lessons is another attempt to intimidate educators.
Trump has declared war on education, and we are ready for battle in court.
Trump has declared war on education, and we are ready for battle in court.
With New Deadline from the Administration, Educators Ask Court to Pause Harmful Attacks on Educational Programs and Student Opportunities - Democracy Forward
democracyforward.org
April 24, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Autocrats always fear education
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this fwiw has always been my view, that the shallow incoherence of “antiwokeness” owes itself mostly to the fact that its more aesthetics and social positioning than anything else
The more uncharitable analysis -- which I think is more accurate -- is that *none* of this is based around intellectual or even political principles but is ultimately based around the question of what kinds of media cocktail parties do you want to be invited to...
April 21, 2025 at 2:33 PM
this fwiw has always been my view, that the shallow incoherence of “antiwokeness” owes itself mostly to the fact that its more aesthetics and social positioning than anything else
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Preparing and sitting exams can be as stressful time, it’s ok to feel overwhelmed at times. 📚
Our learner resource including tips from our partners and information on how you can support your mental wellbeing.
Take a look 👉 info.sqa.org.uk/SQA-LearnerHub
Our learner resource including tips from our partners and information on how you can support your mental wellbeing.
Take a look 👉 info.sqa.org.uk/SQA-LearnerHub
April 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Preparing and sitting exams can be as stressful time, it’s ok to feel overwhelmed at times. 📚
Our learner resource including tips from our partners and information on how you can support your mental wellbeing.
Take a look 👉 info.sqa.org.uk/SQA-LearnerHub
Our learner resource including tips from our partners and information on how you can support your mental wellbeing.
Take a look 👉 info.sqa.org.uk/SQA-LearnerHub
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It is with deep sadness I heard the news this morning of the death of Pope Francis. He was a voice for peace, tolerance and reconciliation in our society.
He brought comfort, assurance and hope to many. May he rest in peace.
He brought comfort, assurance and hope to many. May he rest in peace.
April 21, 2025 at 8:17 AM
It is with deep sadness I heard the news this morning of the death of Pope Francis. He was a voice for peace, tolerance and reconciliation in our society.
He brought comfort, assurance and hope to many. May he rest in peace.
He brought comfort, assurance and hope to many. May he rest in peace.
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This is Winston Churchill visiting the White House during World War II.
Funny how he isn’t wearing a suit either. Almost like he was a wartime leader defending his country from being slaughtered and wiped out by an authoritarian aggressor.
Funny how he isn’t wearing a suit either. Almost like he was a wartime leader defending his country from being slaughtered and wiped out by an authoritarian aggressor.
March 1, 2025 at 1:59 AM
This is Winston Churchill visiting the White House during World War II.
Funny how he isn’t wearing a suit either. Almost like he was a wartime leader defending his country from being slaughtered and wiped out by an authoritarian aggressor.
Funny how he isn’t wearing a suit either. Almost like he was a wartime leader defending his country from being slaughtered and wiped out by an authoritarian aggressor.
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worth saying again that this was a bait and switch. if trump had openly announced he was running on allowing companies to discriminate against women and minorities he would not have won wapo.st/43aVQg1
Trump officials start dismantling civil rights offices, as part of DOGE’s secret plan
Legal experts said that unwinding a civil rights-era bulwark designed to safeguard employees’ rights removes a crucial check on institutional power.
wapo.st
February 28, 2025 at 11:06 PM
worth saying again that this was a bait and switch. if trump had openly announced he was running on allowing companies to discriminate against women and minorities he would not have won wapo.st/43aVQg1
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A few of us talking about Section 28...
February 23, 2025 at 9:30 AM
A few of us talking about Section 28...
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JD Vance lied blatantly about the Scottish abortion clinic buffer zone law. It does NOT prohibit Christians from praying within their own homes.
February 14, 2025 at 6:47 PM
JD Vance lied blatantly about the Scottish abortion clinic buffer zone law. It does NOT prohibit Christians from praying within their own homes.
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This is one of the best and most important trainings available now: if you’re on Bluesky then I guess you understand why. This course can arm and upskill you in fact checking and becoming more social media savvy, all skills you can pass on to students too!
We have launched the Digital Discourse Initiative with a free online professional learning course for Scottish educators, to equip them with the knowledge & tools to address issues like online disinformation and hate.
💻 Teachers, access the course: tie.scot/professional...
💻 Teachers, access the course: tie.scot/professional...
'Digital Discourse Initiative' Launched to Counter the Effects of Online Hate in Schools - Time for Inclusive Education
Time For Inclusive Education
tie.scot
February 14, 2025 at 6:45 PM
This is one of the best and most important trainings available now: if you’re on Bluesky then I guess you understand why. This course can arm and upskill you in fact checking and becoming more social media savvy, all skills you can pass on to students too!
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🏴 Delighted that our Budget has passed stage 1 at the Scottish Parliament - a step closer to delivering a winter heating payment for pensioners, scrapping the two-child cap and tackling NHS waiting lists.
While Labour and Tories refused to vote for it, we’re working to deliver progress.
While Labour and Tories refused to vote for it, we’re working to deliver progress.
February 4, 2025 at 5:52 PM
🏴 Delighted that our Budget has passed stage 1 at the Scottish Parliament - a step closer to delivering a winter heating payment for pensioners, scrapping the two-child cap and tackling NHS waiting lists.
While Labour and Tories refused to vote for it, we’re working to deliver progress.
While Labour and Tories refused to vote for it, we’re working to deliver progress.
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🚨 Labour's Anas Sarwar says he’s open to working with Nigel Farage’s Reform UK ‘on a case-by-case basis' to become First Minister of Scotland.
‼️ People across Scotland will be rightly alarmed that Sarwar is so desperate for power that is willing to open the door to Farage.
‼️ People across Scotland will be rightly alarmed that Sarwar is so desperate for power that is willing to open the door to Farage.
February 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
🚨 Labour's Anas Sarwar says he’s open to working with Nigel Farage’s Reform UK ‘on a case-by-case basis' to become First Minister of Scotland.
‼️ People across Scotland will be rightly alarmed that Sarwar is so desperate for power that is willing to open the door to Farage.
‼️ People across Scotland will be rightly alarmed that Sarwar is so desperate for power that is willing to open the door to Farage.
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Labour were thrilled to announce that “GB Energy” would create over 1,000 new jobs for Aberdeen.
It only took them a few months to admit they could only create 200 jobs in the next five years.
Labour’s energy plans have fizzled out.
It only took them a few months to admit they could only create 200 jobs in the next five years.
Labour’s energy plans have fizzled out.
February 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Labour were thrilled to announce that “GB Energy” would create over 1,000 new jobs for Aberdeen.
It only took them a few months to admit they could only create 200 jobs in the next five years.
Labour’s energy plans have fizzled out.
It only took them a few months to admit they could only create 200 jobs in the next five years.
Labour’s energy plans have fizzled out.
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The RED weather warning we have today is very serious. There are extensive school closures, transport disruption and many dangers from the strong wind.
Police Scotland have issued ‘do not travel’ advice.
Please follow all of the advice and stay safe. #StormEowyn
Police Scotland have issued ‘do not travel’ advice.
Please follow all of the advice and stay safe. #StormEowyn
January 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The RED weather warning we have today is very serious. There are extensive school closures, transport disruption and many dangers from the strong wind.
Police Scotland have issued ‘do not travel’ advice.
Please follow all of the advice and stay safe. #StormEowyn
Police Scotland have issued ‘do not travel’ advice.
Please follow all of the advice and stay safe. #StormEowyn
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🤝 @jennygilruth.bsky.social MSP met with the team at the Gilvenbank Community Sports Hub this morning.
🚲 Jenny heard how the Hub are using recent funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to deliver a range of activities & engagement initiatives for the benefit of the local community.
🚲 Jenny heard how the Hub are using recent funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to deliver a range of activities & engagement initiatives for the benefit of the local community.
January 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM
🤝 @jennygilruth.bsky.social MSP met with the team at the Gilvenbank Community Sports Hub this morning.
🚲 Jenny heard how the Hub are using recent funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to deliver a range of activities & engagement initiatives for the benefit of the local community.
🚲 Jenny heard how the Hub are using recent funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to deliver a range of activities & engagement initiatives for the benefit of the local community.