Katie Pollard

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Word of the day is ‘recrudescence’ (17th century): the return of something terrible after a time of reprieve.

In 2013, I wrote a book about educational myths. I *didn't* include learning styles. Why? Because even in 2013, so much research had already been published showing they were bunk. Didn't feel worth me going over it all again. It's now 2024. What's in @TheEconomist ?

2¹³⁶²⁷⁹⁸⁴¹−1, discovered today, is the largest known prime. It's a Mersenne prime (2ᵖ-1), which are easier to find. It took nearly 6 years for the GIMPS software to find it after the previous largest known prime. It was also the first Mersenne prime found using GPUs.

@zandor_trout @AlexisFfrench @bbcstrictly @BBCOne The Heart Asks Pleasure First (Michael Nyman). It’s from a beautiful New Zealand film called The Piano.

@AlexisFfrench @bbcstrictly @BBCOne You were amazing. What's the name of the song you played? Just beautiful.

Excited to perform on @bbcstrictly this Sunday at 19:15! I've always loved seeing music come alive through dance and have collaborated with my daughter Savannah, a professional dancer, many times. Can't wait to join the talented Strictly dancers on stage 🕺🎹✨

@AlexisFfrench @bbcstrictly @BBCOne I’m fascinated with your choice of piece. Why not play one of your own?

@MAFShysteria “Do it now, apologise later” is an incredibly weak argument. I’ve enjoyed your podcast in previous seasons and recall a conversation reflecting on misjudging or misunderstanding neurodivergence. It’s week 1. You still have time to have a more positive impact on your audience.

@takepi21 Thanks for the info but I’m sorry to tell you we probably will make mistakes. These are complex issues and our mistakes can end up being learning points. On the podcast we try to discuss these issues with more nuance than on Twitter.🤵🏾

Lacey tells Nathan some quite personal and harrowing life events and his response: ‘Cool’. ZERO emotional intelligence. 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️ #MAFSUK🤵🏾

The first job of any incoming head of department is to do...nothing. Take your time. Figure things out. Don't rock the boat until you've identified the thing that really needs changing. That applies to anything: booklets, T&L, starters, homework platform, admin...whatever.

@jshmtn We used them with success but as I’ve left I can’t access one now. Was half that price at the time! Needs 15min a day dedicated 1-2-1. Useful if Yr3/4 key skills / concepts / knowledge are not fluid. Most success for us with student at or nr secondary ready boundary on entry.

At @coopbellevue we have the workload and well-being of staff at the forefront of our decision making. It is everyone’s responsibility to support each other through the ups and downs of life. Here some of what we do that creates a supportive community 👇

After eleven years, it's time to update my London Underground concentric-circles-and-spokes map. Completely redrawn from centre to edges, it's so much better than before, and more geographically accurate than the official map.

A riot is not a protest. A racist is not an activist. A thug is not a patriot. Far right extremism is precisely that. Words matter. Why are some in the media refusing to use them accurately?

@MichaelRosenYes Wow! Any idea what the cream was that my grandma had in a tiny tin, that was applied to splinters (‘spells’), covered with a dressing and the spell would come out on its own?

Do you remember when you could go into a chemist and buy over the counter 'K-morf' (as we called it)? It was a mix of china clay and morphine so if you had diarrhoea, it both clogged you up and killed the pain. Did people use it for...er...other purposes?

Nothing. Literally nothing annoys me more in this sector than this. A thread.

@missradders My niece will be there later in the week, adoring the cows while her proud mum looks on. I love that she’s followed her dream and become a young farmer.

Ah it’s the week where I have to leave for work at 6.30 so that people can parade cows around a field whilst other people pay to watch. #greatyorkshireshow

@RestIsPolitics Rushcliffe!!! I’m so happy 😀

Just about to record a pod, anything to talk about? 👇

Is this what you want to see at 10pm tomorrow? Change will only happen if you vote for it.

📒 Barak Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction offers 10 evidence-based strategies that all teachers should know based on key research from cognitive science and research on master teachers. This poster outlines the lot! 👊 REPOST and grab a free HQ copy here: jamieleeclark.com/graphics

Thread on alternative views of iconic landmarks you (probably) haven’t seen before 🧵 1. The worn steps of the Tower of Pisa