#EnglishCreates This week, Christopher Nolan brings The Odyssey to the screen, reimagining one of the greatest literary epics ever written. An English graduate, Nolan embodies the power of literary study: developing the imagination, critical thinking, and storytelling skills that shape our world.

My #EAL Department is hosting this free hybrid event for @naldic.bsky.social members. Come join us and have your say!

NALDIC@naldic.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Language advocates...we're holding a FREE hybrid event for NALDIC members - come along and have your say about #EAL. Date: Saturday 13th June Venue: St. Francis' College, Letchworth & Online In-person registration closes Wednesday 10th June at 5pm. Find out more: naldic.org.uk/naldic-event...

Thoroughly enjoyed this overview of liberalism: accessible, thought-provoking and informative (with a brilliant Further Reading section, too). Though I’m very late to it, it remains entirely relevant in our current political climate. Would definitely recommend. @iandunt.bsky.social

Market competition is hollowing out humanities: Hertfordshire’s announcement of course closures is the latest example of a dynamic that cuts off non-traditional students from non-vocational courses, says Dragan Plavsic https://ow.ly/Mv2550Z37ot

One city. 9 million people. All of us Londoners. We will never be divided.

If you haven’t yet, please take a few minutes to sign and share this petition more widely to help save English and other humanities at University of Hertfordshire. @englishassociation.bsky.social @engmediacentre.bsky.social @natecommunity.bsky.social

Fazana@fazanaf.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Yet another HE Humanities department under threat, at a time when critical skills, the arts and communication are vitally important for society. Please take a few minutes to sign the petition and share it with your networks: c.org/dCKk9vjqxY

Yet another HE Humanities department under threat, at a time when critical skills, the arts and communication are vitally important for society. Please take a few minutes to sign the petition and share it with your networks: c.org/dCKk9vjqxY

Sign the Petition

Save the Humanities at the University of Hertfordshire

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Really looking forward to getting stuck into this edition when it lands!

Barbara Bleiman@barbarableiman.bsky.social · 3mo ago

I’m delighted to have a piece in this issue, on talk in the new National Curriculum.

Here’s the programme for next week’s online conference. Register for a free ticket if you’re training to be a teacher or if you’re involved in teacher education. We’d love to see you there!

Fazana@fazanaf.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Really looking forward to next week’s @naldic.bsky.social ITE Conference. We’ve got brilliant speakers, including @nandhaka.com discussing the role of the EAL Coordinator and @naomiflynn.bsky.social on the importance of oracy. Free tickets available at naldic.org.uk/ite-conferen...

Really looking forward to next week’s @naldic.bsky.social ITE Conference. We’ve got brilliant speakers, including @nandhaka.com discussing the role of the EAL Coordinator and @naomiflynn.bsky.social on the importance of oracy. Free tickets available at naldic.org.uk/ite-conferen...

ITE conference week 2026 - NALDIC

Creating Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching EnvironmentsThe conference will support beginner teachers and teacher educators… Read more → Creating Culturally and Linguistically Responsiv...

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Oh our Minneapolis, I hear your voice Singing through the bloody mist We’ll take our stand for this land And the stranger in our midst Directed by Thom Zimny Edited by Thom Zimny and Samuel Shapiro Production Footage: Pam Springsteen and Thom Zimny

Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Lyric Video)

YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen

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Now: Bruce Springsteen sings “Streets of Minneapolis” in Minneapolis

Calling all English teachers. Do these two things. 1. Go to www.nate.org.uk. 2. Tap to share and add to home screen. You can now explore some of the best long-form writing about English teaching, optimised for seamless reading on your phone. #NATE

This was such a lovely, heartwarming series to stumble upon on iPlayer. Excellently produced with wonderful actors. Would highly recommend and will definitely be adding @ronanhession.bsky.social to my 2026 reading list!

Excellent article here. Our students are our greatest advocates. Counter proposals will be put forward, and we are supporting colleagues in Music, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies at Nottingham with their campaigns www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

University of Nottingham students fight 'insane' cull of courses

Traitors composer Sam Watts is among those against plans to cut University of Nottingham courses.

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Ticket Sales are closing soon! Join us in-person or online for our 33rd Annual EAL Conference Watch to find out more about the day #naldic33 #EAL #ELL #Multilingualism #Assessment #AfL youtu.be/n0oYqWsYr90?... @nandhaka.com @fazanaf.bsky.social

naldic33 Trailer : Reframing Assessment for Multilingual Classrooms

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www.britishshakespeare.ws/wp-content/u... New edition of Teaching Shakespeare magazine- some great articles. Useful perhaps for teachers but also to share with students. @britgrad.bsky.social @englishassociation.bsky.social @lateteachers.bsky.social @engmediacentre.bsky.social #TeamEnglish #edusky

@leedscitylanguages.bsky.social If you’re joining us in Leeds for NALDIC33 on Saturday 23rd Nov, do also check out the Leeds City of Languages programme and fill your weekend with events celebrating all things multilingualism! #naldic #multilingualism leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/programme/

Tickets still remaining for this year’s NALDIC Conference on Saturday 22nd November. Join us in person (Leeds) or online to learn more about how to create and establish inclusive assessment practices in diverse, multilingual classrooms. #EAL #assessment #naldic

NALDIC@naldic.bsky.social · 9mo ago

From Nov 2025, Ofsted will consider teachers’ assessment of EAL pupils’ language proficiency. Join us for NALDIC33 “Reframing Assessment for Multilingual Classrooms” to learn about the latest assessment research and practices: naldic.org.uk/events-cpd/a... #multilingualism #assessment #ofsted #EAL

Really enjoyed sharing NALDIC’s views on the new Ofsted Inspection Toolkit’s focus on EAL pupils. A general consensus that it’s a step in the right direction, but that there’s a lot to do to fully support our EAL pupils and their educational outcomes. Thank you to every who attended and contributed!

NALDIC@naldic.bsky.social · 9mo ago

The first 2025-26 ITE Teacher Educator SIG meeting focused on NALDIC’s view of Ofsted’s 2025 Inspection Toolkit, its potential implications for ITE, and where to go next for teacher educators re. relevant research and pedagogy. Join us in February for our next SIG: naldic.org.uk/naldic-event...

Less than a month to go before NALDIC33 Conference! The hybrid conference focuses on ‘Reframing Assessment for Multilingual Classrooms’, supporting educators and researchers to explore effective assessment practices. Full programme and ticket options available here: naldic.org.uk/events-cpd/a...

NALDIC33 Conference 2025 - NALDIC

Reframing Assessment for Multilingual Classrooms Saturday, 22nd November 2025 In the UK, it is estimated… Read more → Reframing Assessment for Multilingual Classrooms Saturday, 22nd November 2025 In t...

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At @engmediacentre.bsky.social we've been doing a survey of teachers' views on the current state of English teaching. We've had a great response but we'd love more, incl more from out of London. If you're an English teacher please do it. It doesn't take long! www.surveymonkey.com/r/EngTeach2025

English Teaching in Your School

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In London, hate will never win.

“Flags is it?” 🤌 www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...

Classic Welsh response to flags appears on bridge and people are loving it

"I've been feeling so downhearted but this is glorious"

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Deeply shocked by Israel’s deliberate killing of the Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif, his colleague Mohammed Qreiqeh and cameramen Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal and Moamen Aliwa. Israel has now killed at least 186 journalists in this war.

Our colleagues Al Jazeera reporters Anas al-Sharif & Mohammed Qraiqeh, & cameramen Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal & Moamen Aliwa have been killed in a strike on a tent for journalists near Al Shifa hospital. They worked relentlessly through bombing & hunger to document this war. Please remember them

English teachers! Don’t miss our free online CPD session on Macbeth, this25 June. Join Professor Emma Smith and author Michael Donkor for fresh insights, tips, and resources on themes of agency and blame. Book your place: bit.ly/BLCPDMacbeth...

V. excited about our conference this Saturday! Looking forward to celebrating & reflecting on this year’s amazing work with our community of members & fellows! + key note on purpose of poetry in education @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social 💫 Join us !Membership info on website !😊 englishassociation.ac.uk