James McEnaney

This was a re-ballot after the first attempt only got 47% turnout. This time it was 60% and I think Jenny Gilruth's comments in response to that first ballot are probably part of the reason for the increase.

With FE funding to be the subject of a major review, education writer and former lecturer explores the challenges to be addressed

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Scotland’s children, teachers, and schools can’t afford another lost decade More than a decade ago, the SNP declared it would “eliminate” the attainment gap - but doing so was never possible

Great article from @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social
One consequence of the relentless focus on closing the gap in literacy and numeracy has been a narrowing of the curriculum. So the aim to improve attainment has led to a reduction in the quality of education

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'Scotland’s children, teachers, and schools can’t afford another lost decade, but avoiding it depends upon the SNP holding up their hands and acknowledging that they got things very wrong'

That's the view of Education Specialist @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social

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Campaigners on Mull have lost their Judicial Review against Argyll and Bute Council concerning plans for a new school on the island.

Education Specialist @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social says the battle over a new school on Mull is far from over

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Evergreen

That would have been the preference.

If anyone is ever looking to hire some sort of Marrakech-based reporter / writer / essayist / cataloguer then please do keep me in mind.

As per image 1, I am very Out Of Office right now.

But, as ever, if you want education news then you need @heraldscotland.bsky.social

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'Things are becoming so ridiculous that the SQA is effectively trying to rebrand its rebrand and, in keeping with its performance in recent years, doing so in an entirely inept fashion'

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'Glaswegian people are really like our people. When I have been to Edinburgh or London I felt like I missed home, but I was thinking about Glasgow.'

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'The cooking skills being developed seems like a secondary benefit, because the real goal is breaking down a few barriers, building a bit more confidence, and helping people to feel like they can take whatever steps they want to'

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My latest piece:

"As these lessons of history play out before our eyes, we can finally teach young people meaningfully about #colonialism, #imperialism, colonial ideology and systemic #racism; not as abstract historical concepts, but as living forces that insist on continuing to shape our world."

Expert says it must be acknowledged 'that there is a trans-eliminationist movement'

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Education Specialist @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social previews the latest edition of Education HQ, which you can read online and in print on Thursday

Expert says trans children's rights are not being respected Following the publication of new research, Dr Ruth Pearce says that the government and public bodies must 'genuinely consult' with trans young…

An expert academic says that trans' children's rights are not being respected in Scotland, and that the government must confront the "eliminationist" campaign against them.

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Glasgow's Iranian refugees talk of pain, anger and hope Following the violent and lethal crackdown on protests across Iran, some of those who have fled to Scotland speak out about their experiences.

Iranian refugees in Glasgow say their country has "no future" until the Ayatollahs are removed and the Islamic Republic brought to an end.

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Trump and his outriders are intentionally trying to destroy even the idea of truth

Trational media strictures - reporting he said, she said; not reporting more ‘extreme’ claims by those not in power - plays right into this

It’s a playbook, and it’s already in U.K. (cf Farage’s Dulwich racism)

Glasgow's Iranian refugees talk of pain, anger and hope Following the violent and lethal crackdown on protests across Iran, some of those who have fled to Scotland speak out about their experiences.

Iranian refugees in Glasgow say their country has "no future" until the Ayatollahs are removed and the Islamic Republic brought to an end.

Exclusive story for @heraldscotland.bsky.social

www.heraldscotland.com/politics/257...

Expert says trans children's rights are not being respected Following the publication of new research, Dr Ruth Pearce says that the government and public bodies must 'genuinely consult' with trans young…

An expert academic says that trans' children's rights are not being respected in Scotland, and that the government must confront the "eliminationist" campaign against them.

Exclusive for @heraldscotland.bsky.social

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2579218...

Inspirational educator sought for award recognising equality and diversity Have you met a Scottish teacher who has 'gone above and beyond' to promote equality and diversity?

Delighted to see the Saroj Lal Award continue,now hosted by @heraldscotland.bsky.social having originally hosted by @gtcscotland.bsky.social .Thanks also to @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social & @garrettbaylorstell.bsky.social for showcasing.Get your nominations in people!

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I was interviewed by @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social for the Herald this week - we discussed my new article with Dr Cal Horton on trans children's rights, what people need to know, and what can be done to support young people. We also touched on the wider issues facing trans-positive research!

To be fair to Starmer, that's the most on-brand Starmer response imaginable, so at least he is consistent.

It's completely unacceptable in every sense, except the very literal one, in which we are going to accept it.

Despite all the noise about “mass exodus”, 51% of African emigrants move within Africa. Only 3% of the African population lives outside their home country, compared to 8.5% of Europeans living outside theirs.
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EXCLUSIVE

She says the decision is necessary in order to continue serving her constituents 'openly and honestly' and in line with her conscience

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Whether it's an obscure adjunct professor posting that Charlie Kirk did some bad things or it's the president of the United States celebrating Rob Reiner's death, there's plenty of incivility on both sides.

WTF are we doing here, BBC?

Teachers could strike over 'risk to life' safety concerns A range of major safety concerns have been raised at Lenzie Academy following a recent Fire Risk Assessment.

BREAKING

Teachers at a school near Glasgow are being balloted for strike action over major health and safety concerns described as posing a "substantial risk to life".

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All excellent and wide ranging articles today in the Sunday Herald. Highly recommended.