@PhillipsPOBrien You make a strong sobering case that Trump has been significantly weakening Ukraine and emboldening Russia. But why would Trump do that? How does Trump benefit if Russia takes Ukraine?
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Nick Russell
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Nick Russell
@elnico1816
Teacher. Dad. Sceptical idealist. Loves literature, life and LFC.
Epsom, South East Katılım Temmuz 2013
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Just sent out my free weekend update. As part of reality weekend i compare what Biden did for Ukraine and what Trump has actually done. Look, I was more critical of Biden than most, but compared to Trump, he was a Ukrainian lion. Trump has made Russia stronger.
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Making bullying everyone’s concern reduces rates in English and Welsh primary schools – new research bit.ly/413qNBA
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@CoffeewClassics ‘Cousin Phillis’ - Elizabeth Gaskell. Brilliant, beautiful Victorian novella - some of the images/moments haunt me 30 years after I read it as an undergraduate.
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Twelve of Literature's Most Underrated Classics (from your suggestions).
A thread: 🧵👇
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Really sad to share this news, especially with such a brilliant programme lined up. A huge thank you to everyone who has got in touch to try and support, and we aim to put plans in place for an event in 2025. #Litdrive #TeamEnglish
Litdrive UK@LitdriveUK
#LitdriveCPD24 Update Thank you to everyone who reached out to support in finding a new venue for #LitdriveCPD24. We have taken the difficult decision to cancel the planned event this year. We are as disappointed as you are but we hope to hold a conference in 2025.
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@C_Hendrick Saddened to hear that, Carl. Thinking of you and your family.
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@RyanPatrick1991 😂😂😂All I do is go slowly on the cross-trainer and listen to Radio Four.
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@GCSE_Macbeth Many acts of hatred stem from misguided or excessive love
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English teachers:
What does Romeo mean in Act 1 when he says to Benvolio, "Here's much to do with hate, but more with love?"
Ideas / interpretations for that line please :)
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@FayrerHouse @growbabyintern1 Such a great house - so much happening and being celebrated. 👍
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Another busy week in Fayrer. The Christmas Toy drive for @growbabyintern1 - James, Jacob and John starting in the School play 🎭 and celebrations in house.
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Baroness Benjamin was just incredible today - overflowing with passion, energy and love. She spoke and she sang - and all spirits soared. A masterclass in communication. And what a life! An outstanding example of how love can transcend adversity, hostility and hatred. Thank you.
Floella Benjamin@FloellaBenjamin
I so adored speaking at @EpsomCollegeUK today engaging with all the students and celebrating #Black HistoryMonth. They told me they are going to work hard towards changing the world by having empathy for all cultures @EpsomC_Chaplain #kindredspirits ❤️
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@FloellaBenjamin Looking forward to seeing you - and hearing you - in Epsom College next week!
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Received these absolutely gorgeous sunflowers today after my #BlackHistoryMonth talk. Feeling so spoilt and happy ❤️
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Argh, it was F. Scott Fitzgerald and not Henry James: ‘The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to carry two opposed ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function.’
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I'm returning to UK in May for book tour for my new book: 'Hardy Women" Mother, sisters, wives, muses.' Please let me know if there any any bookshops/talks etc you'd like me to do?
kobo.com/ww/en/ebook/ha…
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We are down the final few places for next week's Character Education conference.
Bringing together the theory with the practice to show how you can embed it in your school, why it matters, and the difference it makes.
Book here: epsomcollege.bookinglive.com/book/add/p/84
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@culturaltutor Keats’s poetic landscapes have never been surpassed:
‘…and gathering swallows twitter in the skies’ echoes Vrancx’s haunting image above.
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Today is the equinox — day & night are equal and a new season has arrived. So here are some of the best (and most surprising) paintings of autumn...
1. Allegory of Autumn by Giuseppe Arcimboldo (1573)
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@EpsomC_Wilson Wilson - you were just brilliant - and your generosity of spirit shines through in this lovely tweet
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2023 Choral Competition-Glorious-all 13 houses mind-blowing displays of unity and joy, hours of dedication, leadership, heart-warming, humbling…Wilson- 2nd solo, Ellie Vetch❤️🥳, 5th Part Song, Rihanna mash-up🥰4th overall, including our ☂️It’s Raining Men Unison☂️❤️🎉💖🫶PROUD!
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Aristotle said, “Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.”
He'll be glad: I agree.
On 5 October, I am hosting a conference - with experts - to celebrate and explore Character Education. Join me: epsomcollege.bookinglive.com/book/add/p/84
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@C_Hendrick @AcademicaUoAS @HealJim @tombennett71 Brilliant stuff. Congratulations! Bring out the lederhosen!
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Honoured to be inaugurated as professor at @AcademicaUoAS alongside @HealJim and grand maester @tombennett71
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@JamesHandscombe @HAClaphamSixth @HarrisFed Congratulations- QM is a brilliant place to do politics: Tim Bale is an inspiration.
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Two amazing young women from Harris Clapham to Queen Mary University London.
Nasra will be studying Politics with sociology and Hanan is off to do politics with international relations.
This bodes well for the future of politics!
@HAClaphamSixth @HarrisFed
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@TheStage ‘Legally Blonde’ at Hill Street Theatre. A young cast, overflowing with talent, giving it everything - the Fringe at its heartwarming best.
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Hello, #EdFringe!
If you could recommend one show from the festival so far, what would it be?
#FillYerBoots
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