Have listened to the first 3 episodes of this podcast this evening and would highly recommend to any teacher whether you are a literacy specialist or not. Great work from the @thinkreadhq.bsky.social team in putting this together- punchy, clear and well-structured with great expert voices.

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The number of people who lack basic literacy skills are of epidemic proportions. We spoke to Rebecca Perry, Head of Adult Literacy & Criminal Justice @Literacy_Trust on "Inside the Reading Gap"  - a 4 part podcast about the literacy crisis.

Endometriosis takes nine years to diagnose. That’s about to change. NICE has approved two tests: a saliva test reading microRNA markers, and a gut-sensor test returning results in 45 minutes, sparing women the keyhole surgery currently needed. buff.ly/QX3jHk8 #ShareGoodNewsToo

Rapid endometriosis tests to be made available on NHS in England and Wales

Saliva and gut sensor-based tests hailed as ‘gamechanger’ for millions of women who can wait years for diagnosis

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Do you think it's controversial to say all children in our mainstream state education system should leave school able to read well? We discuss this in our podcast "Inside the Reading Gap" - why it isn't happening, the impact it has & the solution.  Available wherever you get your podcasts.

The number of people who lack basic literacy skills are of epidemic proportions, & most of us will never know that our friends, colleagues or relatives can’t read properly. Listen to Paul Mugford, trustee @ReadEasyUK on "Inside the Reading Gap" podcast talk about adult illiteracy in the UK.

Fascinating conversation with Vic Goddard, CEO of Passmores Co-Operative Learning Community, about his school's journey to addressing reading problems. A must listen for all school leaders. The first of our extended interviews for 'Inside The Reading Gap' wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode 4 of our series "Inside the Reading Gap" is called "Hope". Illiteracy can bring shame, embarrassment & depression. But there is always hope. The incredible stories you’ll hear will show you how lives can be changed when someone is taught to read. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

We have the knowledge we need to teach all children & adolescents to read. The solutions are far cheaper than the ongoing costs of illiteracy. With thanks to @Kathy_Rastle for sharing her expertise on "Inside the Reading Gap" podcast.

Why can't some children read after even 11 years of formal education? Some will argue deprivation, lack of intelligence, poor motivation, & presumed disabilities. In this podcast, we show how those beliefs don’t hold water & that teaching is the solution.  @daisychristo

Incoming tides, Stoer 2020 by Beth Robertson Fiddes, contemporary landscape painter whose work concentrates on the Scottish highlands, and Western Isles #WomensArt

Today I made an unannounced visit to ICE’s facility in Scarborough, Maine. What I heard was unacceptable: no body cameras, no training, and no accountability. Johan Guerrero should be alive. Congress must act. Abolish ICE. End qualified immunity.

In our 4-part podcast, you will hear from headteachers & principals, teachers, charity leaders, researchers & academics, literacy teaching specialists, & most importantly, young people and adults who have struggled with their reading.

Our 4 part podcast "Inside the Reading Gap" hears from adults who didn't learn to read at school & the profound impact it had on their lives. How did we get to this place, when we fund education for every child to the age of at least 16? Available wherever you get your podcasts.

Reading parking signs are impossible when you can't read. Struggling readers face these kinds of challenges constantly. This adult learnt to read thanks to the charity @ReadEasyUK & shares his story on our podcast "Inside the Reading Gap". Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

In our podcast 'Inside the Reading Gap', we look at the harms illiteracy causes. The worst part is that this is unnecessary – we have the knowledge we need to teach all children to read. The solutions are far cheaper than the ongoing costs of illiteracy. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode 2 of our podcast is called "Locked Out" : you’ll hear experts describe the links between poor literacy & imprisonment, the challenges of the prison environment for improving literacy skills, & what it will take to make things better. @charlie_taylor6 HM Chief Inspector of Prisons.

For people who mastered reading as children, it can be difficult to imagine the life-changing power that learning to read brings. You will hear from adults who learnt to read in their 40s in our podcast series "Inside the Reading Gap". Available wherever you get your podcasts.

An aurora seen from space. This shot of the Aurora Australis, otherwise known as the Southern Lights, was taken from above by the International Space Station. The ISS actually orbits Earth at the same level as the uppermost portions of the aurora. (1/3) #Astronomy ⚛️🧪🛰️

Why I’m a fan of the Oxford comma.

Why can't some children read after even 11 years of formal education? Some will argue deprivation, lack of intelligence, poor motivation, & presumed disabilities. In this podcast, we show how those beliefs don’t hold water & that teaching is the solution. @ThinkReadTweet

In our 4-part podcast, you will hear from headteachers & principals, teachers, charity leaders, researchers & academics, literacy teaching specialists, & most importantly, young people and adults who have struggled with their reading.

Episode 4 of "Inside the Reading Gap" is called Hope. Reading problems are solvable, and in this episode we explain what it takes to do that, and that we can achieve far more than is usually thought possible. Thank you to @ReadEasyUK for sharing their adult learner success stories.

Can all children leave state education able to read? We look at why this isn't happening, the impact it has on individuals and our wider society. Listen to "Inside the Reading Gap" wherever you get your podcasts.

Manuel Amado (Portuguese, 1938—2019) "Window", 1990. Oil on Canvas, 162 × 130 cm. Private Collection. #art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt

Sam Neill obituary Versatile character actor who gained international star status with standout performances in Jurassic Park and The Piano www.theguardian.com/film/2026/ju...

Sam Neill obituary

Versatile character actor who gained international star status with standout performances in Jurassic Park and The Piano

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Heartbroken to hear of the passing of Sam Neill - a true Kiwi icon 🇳🇿 A tōtara tree has fallen in the great forest of Tăne 🌳 Moe mai rā, Sam - you will be sorely missed 💔

In the podcast 'Inside the Reading Gap', you will hear from headteachers and principals, teachers, charity leaders, researchers and academics, literacy teaching specialists, and most importantly, pupils and adults who have struggled with their reading. @JulianElliott11

Do you believe every child should be able to read well by the time they leave school? Our 4 part podcast "Inside the Reading Gap" looks at why this isn't happening, the impact it has and what needs to be done. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Why can't some children read after 11 years of education? Some will argue deprivation, lack of intelligence, poor motivation, & presumed disabilities. In this podcast, we show how those beliefs don’t hold water & that teaching is the solution. Listen to "Inside the Reading Gap"..

In the podcast 'Inside the Reading Gap', you will hear from headteachers & principals, teachers, charity leaders, researchers and academics, literacy teaching specialists, & most importantly, pupils and adults who have struggled with their reading who prove it is never too late. @AliceRuthBall

We asked expert @Suchmo83 what needs to be done in our schools to ensure every child learns to read well.  Listen to him on "Inside the Reading Gap" wherever you get your podcasts.