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WOSDEC @wosdec.bsky.social · Sep 2

Are you an Early Years practitioner looking to explore the newest anti-racist education resource?

Join us on Teams tomorrow for our workshop exploring activities and Anti-Racist Curriculum.

🎟️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/using-scotlands-new-anti-racism-education-resource-at-early-level-tickets-1393979091989

Using Scotland's new Anti-Racism Education Resource: a workshop for Early Years practitioners
Wednesday 3 September 2025

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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · Sep 1

We've launched the Remediating Stevenson resources in partnership with @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social

CfE 2nd, 3rd, 4th Levels, including curriculum-linked, classroom-ready materials that take a critical literacy and decolonial approach.

Access the resources on the Scotdec website: lnkd.in/eqV-uxkV

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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · Aug 25

A weekend of inspiring workshops with brilliant young people from Peebles High School at Beyond Borders 🌍

We looked at images of what's happening in the world right now, and dug into root causes, effects and possible solutions using an issue tree - a key Global Citizenship Education Methodology 💡

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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · Aug 20

We're in the Discovery Zone @edbookfest.bsky.social! Showcasing how Global Citizenship Education can transform the way we teach + learn, running our Refuse, Repair, Rethink activity on consumption + waste and sharing a curated literacy resource list linking fiction to global issues 🌍

#EdBookFest

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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · Aug 18

Come along to our drop-in teacher networking event at
The Crannie 5-7pm on Mon 1 Sept - meet orgs like @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social @edbookfest.bsky.social
Dynamic Earth + more!

Discover new resources, class activities and professional learning for the new school year 🙌

bit.ly/scotdec-teac...

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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · Aug 18

Open to teachers with an interest in English, Literacy + Art - join us at 4.30pm at @edinburghuni.bsky.social on 28 Aug!

Meet the teachers + artists behind the project + receive tailored examples connected to your local context.

Refreshments + free copies available for attendees - sign up below👇

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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · Aug 6

We've created free Global Goals Packs for primary and secondary level!

Inspire pupils to take action around the SDGs - fight inequality and injustice, end extreme poverty and tackle climate change.

17 colourful postcards and accompanying booklet ✅ buff.ly/3u1dKQ5

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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · May 7

🌍 78% of primary pupils are worried about climate change, and teens say it's affecting their mental health. Ahead of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, explore our Climate Justice Toolkit + video resource to tackle eco-anxiety.

🔗 scotdec.org.uk/resources/ta...
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Tackling Climate Anxiety in the Classroom – Scotdec

This resource is for teachers to support thinking about the impact the Climate Emergency has on learners from upper primary through to secondary.

scotdec.org.uk

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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · May 6

In our May newsletter, we’re sharing brand new anti-racist education resources for 1st Level, a new music section for A’ Adam’s Bairns, and tools to support young people facing climate anxiety ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week.

#EduSky

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Scotdec newsletter: May 2025 🌎

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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · May 3

Looking for ways to confidently teach about conflict, peace, and controversial issues in your secondary setting?

Join us for an interactive session and explore tools, strategies, and practical ideas for tackling big global issues in the classroom:

buff.ly/68hMgp2

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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · May 3

Critical literacy matters — now more than ever.

Teaching young people to ask who tells the story, and why, builds active, informed global citizens.

Explore stories of youth voice and action in @stridemagazine.bsky.social

#WorldPressFreedomDay

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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · May 2

Our updated Pants to Poverty resource pack with smallsforall.org is available to download.

Link learning on the importance of education and the impact it has on our life chances with the Global Goals and the UNCRC in your primary setting 🌎 bit.ly/scotdec-reso...

#edusky

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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · May 1

Uncover the latest addition to aadamsbairns.org.uk - a music curriculum element!

Spark convos about Scottish identity and diversity with upper primary and secondary classes + support learning within CfE’s Expressive Arts framework:

aadamsbairns.org.uk/scottish-ide...

@rcsofficial.bsky.social

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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · Apr 30

Languages + Global Citizenship go hand in hand 🤝

This free downloadable resource is for MFL teachers looking to explore common vocabulary through global issues: migration, Fairtrade + gender equality 🌍

#scotlandloveslanguages @scilt.bsky.social @saltlangs.bsky.social

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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · Apr 29

Celebrate Rights year round in your primary classroom with this resource
@scottishbooktrust.bsky.social 📚

✅ Coded with CfE's Es + Os
✅ Early, 1st + 2nd Level

bit.ly/scotdec-book...

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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · Apr 28

Are you a young leader looking to join a movement for global change through taking action in your community?

Check out our Youth Action Toolkit, an interactive resource designed in partnership with North Berwick High School: buff.ly/3C6pEvB

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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · Apr 28

Calling secondary teachers of all subjects!

Want to strengthen your learners' skills as Responsible Citizens and Effective Contributors?

This online session explores how Learning for Sustainability and Global Citizenship can be embedded across Curriculum for Excellence:

Learning for Sustainability: Global Citizenship Approach at Secondary Level

The session will develop understanding of how the cross-curricular theme of Learning for Sustainability can be embedded into your curriculum

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Scottish Book Trust @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social · Apr 22

This #EarthDay explore powerful, honest and hopeful voices on climate, nature and our planet’s future with these must-read green books. 🌍🌱

14 books on climate change for adults

Discover powerful and inspiring voices on climate change, nature and the environment through these fantastic green reads. We've included a mix of uplifting, informative and honest books on wide-rangi

www.scottishbooktrust.com

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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · Apr 28

How do we talk to pupils about the real impact of climate change? Start with oceans. 🌊

At Scotdec, we help teachers frame global issues like biodiversity loss + climate justice through a Global Citizenship lens - check out our free module for educators in Scotland: scotdec.org.uk/lessons/clim...

A screengrab of the climate change module.

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Prof Lizzie Rushton @rushtondr.bsky.social · Apr 4

We are delighted to invite you to the online launch of a new national Framework for Learning for Sustainability (LfS) in Initial Teacher Education (ITE) in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 16:00-17:00 on Tuesday 29th April.
Join us to find out more & explore next steps! 🌳📖🤩
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/framework-...

Framework for Learning for Sustainability in Initial Teacher Education

Join us as we present a shared vision for supporting Scotland's teacher educators to weave Learning for Sustainability across their practice

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · Apr 2

This new music resource is curriculum-linked and supports learning about Scottish identity and diversity, through compositions + classroom activities.

For upper primary, lower secondary, youth workers, or those just passionate about music and justice:

aadamsbairns.org.uk/scottish-ide...

#EduSky

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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · Mar 17

📢 Teaching about Israel-Palestine: One Year On

Teachers across Scotland - join @jazzawi.bsky.social for a free session on navigating this complex topic in the classroom. Practical strategies, whole-school approaches & space for reflection.

📅 March 20 | 5 PM GMT
🔗 bit.ly/scotdec-isra...

#EduSky

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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · Mar 11

🎶 Exciting news!

We’re launching the music education section of the A’ Adam’s Bairns resource on 27th March.

Explore Scottish Identity & Diversity through music, with lesson plans, activities & PowerPoints linked to the 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 curriculum.

Join us for the launch 📖🎵

bit.ly/AAB-music-ev...

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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · Mar 5

🌍💧 Access to water is a human right.

This article highlights the urgent need for water justice. Our Water Topic Planner for the classroom helps explore global water access, sustainability, and the impacts of climate change in the classroom:

🔗 scotdec.org.uk/resources/to...

#EduSky #SDG6

Stand.earth @stand.earth · Mar 4

Unnatural disasters fueled by the climate crisis is threatening water systems around the world.

In order to keep drinking water safe, we need to drastically improve our infrastructure.

How Climate Change Puts the Safety of Drinking Water at Risk

Wildfires, floods, intense heat, droughts, and other extreme events fueled by climate change are threatening water systems in the U.S. and around the globe. Experts warn of the increasing threat of co...

e360.yale.edu

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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · Feb 25

We're really looking forward to working alongside some brilliant organisations and institutions through this project.

We'll be offering critical feedback on resources and supporting teachers as they chart new courses in sustainability through language learning 🌍

#EduSky

University of Glasgow @uofglasgow.bsky.social · Feb 19

A @uofgeducation.bsky.social, @unistrathclyde.bsky.social & SCILT multilingualism project aimed at designing new approaches to learning about sustainability has been awarded nearly £1.3million by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.

More: gla.ac/3ETNVtc

#InternationalMotherLanguageDay

Stock image of a smiling child holding a globe.

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