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When I was growing up I sought out books that mirrored my world. I can name the narratives that walked me through my tortured teens, or those books that helped me attempt …

Alex Quigley @AlexJQuigley·

I’ve gone and finally changed my Twitter username…@huntingenglish is no more 😢 but long live @AlexJQuigley!

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Mike Hobbiss @mikehobbiss·

So annoying when magazines do this. Lots of teachers now earnestly discussing font choices when the writers could have easily found out (had they cared) that these effects haven’t replicated.
E.g.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10648-018-9442-x

Laziness? Wilful spreading of misinformation? You choose https://twitter.com/fabphysics/status/1449394436912271361

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Eva Hartell @EvaHartell·

@researchED1 Scandinavia is back in Haninge. Virtual event on Dec 4th. Amazing line up! Tickets here https://researched.org.uk/event/researched-haninge/

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I write this blog in a personal capacity.

After fifteen years in the classroom, I now support the cause of education from the other side the school gates. For most of the week I work for the EEF, as National Content Manager, supporting teachers and school leaders to access research evidence.

Additionally, I write edubooks and offer consultancy. Also, I am very lucky to have a column for both TES and Teach Secondary magazine.

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