Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith

@ljrycroftsmith.bsky.social

Researching, mathing, designing, writing, queering, drawing, talking, comedying, teaching, board gaming. Homerton College, Cambridge. Currently researching and talking about #AI and #education.

It's mildly embarrassing to be honest (the bloke seems like one of those tedious "office joker" types to me), but it did produce this nice line from the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

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This point needs to be made over and again: The main purpose of wealth taxes should not be to raise revenue. That's a small and secondary benefit. The main purpose should be to *reduce the fortunes of the ultrarich*. Why? Because those fortunes present a massive threat to democracy and public life.

Can songs help young children engage with mathematical ideas? The Tappy Math(s) project brings together educators, researchers, musicians and animators to create free, research-informed resources for children aged 3–6. Stay tuned for an exciting announcement in the next few days! 🎶 #EarlyYears

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