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Wow: Meta has been working on plans to add facial recognition technology to its AI smart glasses. nyti.ms/3Os1oxf

And this was the company’s cynical view on when, and how, to do it:

The consultation period for #KCISE 2026 is now open and the Department for Education is seeking input to shape the next iteration of the guidance...

Schools can take part here: consult.education.gov.uk/independent-...

Consultation period closes 22 April 2026.

#Education #England #RISEEduMag

Increase in 'reskilling' courses offered at Japanese universities - R.I.S.E. Magazine Courses for working and retired adults in Japan are becoming more available and increasingly popular.

Showing that learning never stops, an increasing number of Japanese universities are offering learning programmes aimed at middle aged and senior citizens. Learn more in #RISEEduMag. @techheaddd.bsky.social @netsupport.bsky.social #HE #Japan
www.riseedumag.com/increase-in-...

International Day of Women and Girls in Science - R.I.S.E. Magazine Each year on 11 February, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science is marked across the world. It’s a day to acknowledge and celebrate the

Happy #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience! Learn about the importance of women's contributions in #Science, and practical steps schools can take to encourage female students to take an interest in #ScienceCareers. www.riseedumag.com/internationa... @techheaddd.bsky.social #RISEEduMag

5-year update on inclusive English curriculum campaign - R.I.S.E. Magazine Has the ‘Lit in Colour’ campaign helped schools to make the GCSE English Literature curriculum more inclusive?

Has the 'Lit in Colour' campaign helped schools to make the GCSE #EnglishLiterature curriculum more inclusive? Get a summary of Penguin Books UK's report in #RISEEduMag. www.riseedumag.com/5-year-updat... @netsupport.bsky.social @techheaddd.bsky.social @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social #Inclusion #Books

Would you recommend teaching as a career to a friend or family member? Yes, it's rewarding = 28%; No, too much pressure = 39%; Only if they are really committed = 33%. Source: Anonymous poll results from survey on home page of riseedumag.com

Would you recommend #teaching as a career to a friend or family member? The results were fairly split in our #RISEEduMag survey! What are your thoughts?

Skills for Life: celebrating National Apprenticeship Week - R.I.S.E. Magazine Learn about the benefits of apprenticeships and how to get involved in National Apprenticeship Week.

It's #NationalApprenticeshipWeek! Learn all about this year's theme and how to get involved in #RISEEduMag. www.riseedumag.com/skills-for-l... @netsupport.bsky.social @techheaddd.bsky.social #NAW #Apprenticeships #Training

Hello gorgeous Buster! Have you got exciting plans? 😄😍

The weakest cybersecurity link in UK universities may not be what you think - R.I.S.E. Magazine Research shows that 88% of organisations using traditional web forms have suffered security incidents in the past two years, with 44% reporting confirmed data

How can UK universities proactively address their cybersecurity vulnerabilities? Get some advice on what actually works from Dario Perfettible in our latest #RISEEduMag article. www.riseedumag.com/the-weakest-... @netsupport.bsky.social #CyberSecurity @techheaddd.bsky.social

New teacher education reforms in Sweden - R.I.S.E. Magazine In order to provide better quality experiences for both students and teachers, Sweden is introducing new reforms to its teacher education.  These reforms will

Sweden updates its teacher training programmes that were first introduced in 2011. Read about the reforms that will be coming in, in #RISEEduMag. @techheaddd.bsky.social @netsupport.bsky.social #TeacherTraining #TeacherEducation #Govrnment #SwedenEdu
www.riseedumag.com/new-teacher-...

How are the EU’s education goals for 2030 progressing? - R.I.S.E. Magazine Average figures are not always helpful when there is so much variation between the countries that make up the European Union.

How are the EU’s education goals for 2030 progressing? Find out in #RISEEduMag. @netsupport.bsky.social @techheaddd.bsky.social www.riseedumag.com/eus-educatio... #EUEdu2030 #SDGs #UN #EU

It was an absolute pleasure to co-author this guide with EdTech legends @alkingsley.bsky.social and @ictevangelist.bsky.social – and we hope that, whatever your role in your school, you’ll find it useful. #EdTech

NetSupport - Digital Strategy FREE GUIDE

Need a helping hand as you update or refine your school’s #DigitalStrategy?

Take a look at #NetSupport's new School Digital Strategy Guide. It’s packed with tips and ideas to help you make the right decisions for your #school.

Download for free here:
www.netsupportsoftware.com/digital-stra...

Stormzy calls reading a ‘superpower’ as he backs accessible books campaign The musician is championing the annual Quick Reads initiative, which will release six short, digestible titles for ‘nonreaders and lapsed readers’ in April for £1 each

Nice work, Stormzy... 📚😁

#ReadingRocks

www.theguardian.com/books/2026/f...

UK education is a key export area - R.I.S.E. Magazine The International Education Strategy outlines three goals for UK education as an export.

With UK education being a key export area, read about the Government's 'International Education Strategy' in #RISEEduMag and learn how they plan to expand growth and opportunity. @techheaddd.bsky.social @netsupport.bsky.social www.riseedumag.com/uk-education... #InternationalEducation

EEF announces new school research projects - R.I.S.E. Magazine Six exciting new research projects funded by the Education Endowment Foundation will be taking place in schools across England.

Learn about the six new EEF research projects taking place in schools across England in #RISEEduMag. @techheaddd.bsky.social @netsupport.bsky.social #EEF #Research #Schools www.riseedumag.com/eef-announce...

That little tooth... 😍

Australia and the UK reaffirm commitment to their education partnership - R.I.S.E. Magazine In December 2025, the UK Secretary of State for Education met with Australia's Minister for Education, Minister for Early Childhood Education, Minister for

Australia and the UK reaffirm commitment to their education partnership. Read about the agreed shared priorities and initiatives in #RISEEduMag. www.riseedumag.com/australia-uk... @netsupport.bsky.social @techheaddd.bsky.social #AUKED #Australia #UK #GlobalEducation #EducationPolicy

The life lessons of classical music: we need each other to play a symphony | Letter Letter: Responding to an article by James Murphy, Chris Scarlett writes that his amateur orchestra provides a great collective experience

This x 1,000 ⬇️
www.theguardian.com/music/2026/j...

Austria wins against Microsoft over student tracking - R.I.S.E. Magazine Austria’s Data Protection Authority rules that Microsoft 365 Education cookies tracked students without consent.

"Austria’s Data Protection Authority rules that Microsoft 365 Education cookies tracked students without consent". Read more in #RISEEduMag. www.riseedumag.com/austria-wins... @netsupport.bsky.social @techheaddd.bsky.social #Microsoft365 #Cookies #GDPR #PersonalData

It's Data Protection Day... - R.I.S.E. Magazine An awareness day to promote data protection best practices for businesses, education institutions, consumers and families.

It's #DataProtectionDay! 🎉

Protecting #PersonalData is critical in #schools, #MATs, #colleges and #universities, so what better day to revisit your #DataProtectionPolicy than today?

Read more in #RISEEduMag here:
www.riseedumag.com/data-protect...

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International education aid cuts halt progress - R.I.S.E. Magazine UNICEF’s latest analysis shows that education is under threat in many countries and warns that international aid for education could fall by over US$3 billion

Cutting international aid for education has far-reaching consequences for young people and progress on a national level...

Find out more in #RISEEduMag today: www.riseedumag.com/internationa...

#GlobalEd #InternationalEd #EducationForAll

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Revised ‘Mobile phones in schools’ guidance issued - R.I.S.E. Magazine This revised guidance outlines the Government’s expectation that schools should be mobile phone-free zones.

The Government’s expectation is that #schools should be mobile phone-free zones. We take a quick look through its recent guidance update... www.riseedumag.com/revised-mobi...

#RISEEduMag #Education #EdTech
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A Big Garden Birdwatch bingo card with the following squares: House Sparrow Nice cup of tea Any pigeon Phone OFF Door goes during your count Any gull Blackbird Blue Tit Great Tit Goldfinch Magpie Starling Robin ID debate Biscuits A profound appreciation of nature Coal Tit Bird song Any bird of prey A oneness with birds Slice of cake A sense of enormous well-being Crisps Wren

Who'll be doing the #BigGardenBirdwatch this weekend?

And how many of these do you think you'll cross off? 😁👇

LastPass Warns of Phishing Campaign Attempting to Steal Master Passwords Phoney email alerts suggest users need to backup their LastPass accounts within 24 hours. LastPass says it would never require this action from users

LastPass has just warned its 33 million users to be vigilant about an email phishing campaign posing as them to steal master passwords and takeover accounts.

The LastPass TIME team describe the campaign as “circulating widely” 👀

www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/lastpas...

Why subject passion matters in leadership - R.I.S.E. Magazine Learn how subject passion can be the 'anchor in the storm' of leadership, with Kay Tinsley.

Learn how subject passion can be the ‘anchor in the storm’ of leadership, with Kay Tinsley. #RISEEduMag #English #authenticity #SubjectJoy!

www.riseedumag.com/subject-pass...

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24th January is the International Day of Education - R.I.S.E. Magazine The International Day of Education takes place each year on 24th January. This United Nations-founded day is an opportunity to recognise education as a basic

This Friday is the International Day of Education.

It reminds us that education "drives peace, development and human dignity."

In a mixed-up world, that's more important than ever!

Read more at #RISEEduMag here: www.riseedumag.com/24th-january...

@kcauchi.bsky.social @netsupport.bsky.social

AI not yet ready to mark exams, says regulator - R.I.S.E. Magazine Ofqual investigates the potential of AI-powered solutions to mark exams.

Ofqual is investigating the potential of AI-powered solutions to mark exams - but it's not ready just yet...

Find out more here www.riseedumag.com/ai-not-yet-r... in #RISEEduMag!

#Ofqual #AI #education