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Matt Pitman @mattpitman.com.au · 5d

Thanks for this review, Michael! Very kind and as always appreciate your support!

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Matt Pitman @mattpitman.com.au · 13d

I think it is time to discuss students, staff and parents like they are more than a brain in a jar and a dominant writing hand.

That's why I wrote two books. I'd love for you to read them.

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📙 www.mattpitman.com.au/store
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Michael O'Keeffe @mokrok19.bsky.social · 5d

📚 New blog post: My review of Matt Pitman’s The Connection Conundrum.

A powerful call for professional courage and for teachers to lead connection as daily practice.

Read here 👉 michaelokeeffe.com.au/leadership/t...
Thanks @mattpitman.com.au

#EduSkyAU #EduSky 🍎

Book Review: The Connection Conundrum - Michael O'Keeffe

In my earlier review of The Connection Curriculum, I noted Matt Pitman’s call for educators to prioritise genuine human connection as the foundation of thriving schools. His follow-up book, The Connec...

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Matt Pitman @mattpitman.com.au · 13d

I think it is time to discuss students, staff and parents like they are more than a brain in a jar and a dominant writing hand.

That's why I wrote two books. I'd love for you to read them.

📘 ambapress.com.au/collections/...
📙 www.mattpitman.com.au/store
📗 amzn.asia/d/1gEklTA

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 27d

One-on-one conversations between administrators and teachers can help create stronger, more supportive school communities! 🏫 Here’s how.

#SchoolLeaders #Principals #EduSky

Building School Culture Through One-on-One Conversations

These informal talks offer school leaders a powerful tool for supporting teachers’ growth and contribute to a culture of collaboration and innovation.

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Matt Pitman @mattpitman.com.au · Sep 6

I spent a lot of time thinking about the structure of both of my books but this one was a little more personal in many ways. Take a look at the contents below 👇

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Matt Pitman @mattpitman.com.au · Sep 6

Very happy to announce that my second book The Connection Conundrum is available now!

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📙 www.mattpitman.com.au/store

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · Sep 5

Head of School @mattpitman.com.au says flexibility is the key.

“When tables stay the same all day, every day, so too can the learning,” says Pitman. “A static room can send the message that learning is linear and predictable, when in fact it is dynamic and evolving.”

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · Aug 26

New teachers: @mattpitman.com.au has 30 affirmations and tips—with links to more resources—to help you grow, build relationships, and get some wins this year. 🏅

#EduSky #NewTeachers

30 Quick Tips for New Teachers

There’s no magic formula for getting through your first year, but these pointers will help you keep perspective and carry on.

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Matt Pitman @mattpitman.com.au · Jul 23

Publishing 27 August 2025 🎉

This is for teachers ready to start building genuine, lasting connection in their schools, even when leadership isn’t quite there yet. It’s about showing that meaningful culture change doesn’t have to start at the top.

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Pre-order 👉 ambapress.com.au/collections/...

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · Jul 13

After years of teaching, @mattpitman.com.au had a revelation: No single classroom layout fits every lesson.

Instead, his tables and chairs are “constantly on the move" to create the best configuration for “the learning at that moment.”

Here’s how his approach works:

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Matt Pitman @mattpitman.com.au · Jul 1

This morning I sent my second book off to the Amba Press team for editing. This new book is for those who want to have impact on connection now, rather than waiting for the system to catch up.

Stay tuned!

#education #teaching #school #connection #community

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Tom Berger @tfberger.bsky.social · Jun 18

This is a tough situation, and @mattpitman.com.au has good ideas for how teachers can get their class moving in a positive direction again. It's not a quick fix, but this is advice I'd want if I were still teaching.

Edutopia @edutopia.org · Jun 18

"Many teachers will encounter a class where the relationship fabric has worn thin or is completely torn apart. When the traditional tools of behavior management fail, when both sides feel disrespected, what can a teacher do?"

Read more from @mattpitman.com.au: www.edutopia.org/article/when...

When the Teacher-Student Relationship Breaks Down

These strategies will help teachers reset boundaries and repair relationships if classroom dynamics have become dysfunctional.

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · Jun 18

"Many teachers will encounter a class where the relationship fabric has worn thin or is completely torn apart. When the traditional tools of behavior management fail, when both sides feel disrespected, what can a teacher do?"

Read more from @mattpitman.com.au: www.edutopia.org/article/when...

When the Teacher-Student Relationship Breaks Down

These strategies will help teachers reset boundaries and repair relationships if classroom dynamics have become dysfunctional.

www.edutopia.org

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Matt Pitman @mattpitman.com.au · May 12

You can view the full list of awardees here: www.theeducatoronline.com/k12/news/rev...

Revealed: Australian Education Awards 2025 Excellence Awardees

The Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of Australia's top performing education professionals. Is your name on the list?

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Matt Pitman @mattpitman.com.au · May 12

I’m incredibly honoured, proud and humbled to be recognised as an Excellence Awardee in the Secondary School Teacher of the Year – Non-Government category at the 2025 Australian Education Awards.

Congratulations to all of this year’s Excellence Awardees!

#eduskyau #ausedawards

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Matt Pitman @mattpitman.com.au · Apr 28

A gloomy Melbourne Sunday made much more sunny signing and preparing copies of The Connection Curriculum to go out this morning. A privilege to write in each of these copies and see the interest in the book continue to grow almost a year after publication.

📗 www.mattpitman.com.au/book

#eduskyau

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Matt Pitman @mattpitman.com.au · Apr 27

I am really enjoying @xpateducator.bsky.social’s new newsletter DistillED. Definitely sign up to receive its very digestible wisdom straight to your inbox!

Take a look and sign up here: newsletter.jamieleeclark.com/subscribe?re...

#education #educationalleadership #connection #eduskyau

DistillED

⚗️ The 5-minute email that makes evidence-informed teaching crystal clear

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Matt Pitman @mattpitman.com.au · Mar 30

You can read my first article for @edutopia.org "Modeling Emotional Regulation to Support Students’ Growth" here 👉 www.edutopia.org/article/guid...

I'd love to hear your thoughts, if you have a moment to read.

#education #connection #leadership #growth #socialemotionallearning

Modeling Emotional Regulation to Support Students’ Growth

Teachers and school leaders can demonstrate valuable social and emotional learning skills through their actions.

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Matt Pitman @mattpitman.com.au · Apr 28

A gloomy Melbourne Sunday made much more sunny signing and preparing copies of The Connection Curriculum to go out this morning. A privilege to write in each of these copies and see the interest in the book continue to grow almost a year after publication.

📗 www.mattpitman.com.au/book

#eduskyau

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Tom Sherrington @teacherhead.bsky.social · Apr 27

We're celebrating 5 years of @walkthrus.bsky.social with a giveaway. 50 books! 50 people selected randomly from people who fill in this form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Closes May 2nd. Got to be in it to win it...
Reposts appreciated. With thanks to Alex at @johncattedu.bsky.social

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Matt Pitman @mattpitman.com.au · Apr 27

🎤 Exciting news! I’m speaking at EDUtech Australia 2025 on 11-12 June in Sydney.

Join me and other education innovators as we explore the future of learning through digital transformation, creativity & inclusion.

Register today!
i.snoball.it/p/IgkF/i/3

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Matt Pitman @mattpitman.com.au · Apr 27

I am really enjoying @xpateducator.bsky.social’s new newsletter DistillED. Definitely sign up to receive its very digestible wisdom straight to your inbox!

Take a look and sign up here: newsletter.jamieleeclark.com/subscribe?re...

#education #educationalleadership #connection #eduskyau

DistillED

⚗️ The 5-minute email that makes evidence-informed teaching crystal clear

newsletter.jamieleeclark.com

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Matt Pitman @mattpitman.com.au · Apr 13

Yesterday, my friend Mathew Green released the 200th episode of The Art of Teaching. To mark this huge milestone, I was very honoured to take over the mic to interview the host himself.

Listen to the episode here 👉 podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/m...

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Matt Pitman @mattpitman.com.au · Mar 30

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