James Cook (@misstahcook) 's Twitter Profile
James Cook

@misstahcook

He/ Him. Head Teacher. Author. Tweet: Literacy; Equalities; Leadership; Play; Social Justice; Teaching & Learning. 🏳️‍🌈 All views my own.

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Mrs K Duncan (@missmcp1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

You know it’s useful when the notes are over 9 years old. Likened my manual/book to recipe book over the years- a bit of this and a bit of that. 😊 New Machar School #staffmeeting #cooperativelearning Cooperative Learning

You know it’s useful when the notes are over 9 years old. Likened my manual/book to recipe book over the years- a bit of this and a bit of that. 😊
<a href="/MacharNew/">New Machar School</a> 
#staffmeeting #cooperativelearning <a href="/Coop_Learn/">Cooperative Learning</a>
Alex Quigley (@alexjquigley) 's Twitter Profile Photo

New EEF guidance on the ‘Deployment of Teaching Assistants’ has gone live today. Take a look here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-evid…

New <a href="/EducEndowFoundn/">EEF</a> guidance on the ‘Deployment of Teaching Assistants’ has gone live today. Take a look here: 

educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-evid…
Play Scotland (@playscotland) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Did you know that every child has a right to play? Under Article 31 of the UNCRC, every child has the right to relax, play and take part in a wide range of cultural and artistic activities. Download the child-friendly UNCRC poster here: buff.ly/40I9JR5

Did you know that every child has a right to play?

Under Article 31 of the UNCRC, every child has the right to relax, play and take part in a wide range of cultural and artistic activities. 

Download the child-friendly UNCRC poster here: buff.ly/40I9JR5
The Global Goals (@theglobalgoals) 's Twitter Profile Photo

3️⃣ ways to take action for #Goal9: 🚀 Support businesses that invest in clean technology 📡 Promote digital access & literacy in your community 💡 Push for policies that fund sustainable infrastructure

Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland (@cypcs) 's Twitter Profile Photo

1/7. The Commissioner has called for urgent action to redesign Scotland’s education system – so it works for every child. Our new report, shaped by children and young people, sets out recommendations for much needed change. Report: bit.ly/3RsP6mt

FVWLcollaborative (@fvwlric) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Explore our latest learning & teaching resources now available on our blog! 🌟 Enhance your professional learning with our latest teaching & learning tools. Check them out here 👉 blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/fvwl… #TeachingResources #SelfEvaluation #LessonPlanning #ProfessionalLearning

Explore our latest learning &amp; teaching resources now available on our blog! 🌟 Enhance your professional learning with our latest teaching &amp; learning tools.
Check them out here 👉 blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/fvwl…

#TeachingResources #SelfEvaluation #LessonPlanning #ProfessionalLearning
Helen Bevan (@helenbevan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

There's so much change happening at present. It's easy to feel powerless & overwhelmed. That's why I have gone back to sharing the classic Stephen Covey "circle of control" model with many of the teams I work with. There are lots of big changes happening that are in our "circle

There's so much change happening at present. It's easy to feel powerless &amp; overwhelmed. That's why I have gone back to sharing the classic Stephen Covey "circle of control" model with many of the teams I work with. There are lots of big changes happening that are in our "circle
FVWLcollaborative (@fvwlric) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📢 Teachers, we've updated our Attendance Toolkit! 🎉 Check out our new Attendance Micro Learning module—quick, practical, and designed just for you. ✅📚 Explore it here: thinglink.com/scene/19334911… or here: inspirationalpedagogy.uk/clpl/course/vi… #AttendanceMatters #TeacherTools #CLPL

📢 Teachers, we've updated our Attendance Toolkit! 🎉 Check out our new Attendance Micro Learning module—quick, practical, and designed just for you. ✅📚
Explore it here: thinglink.com/scene/19334911…   or here: inspirationalpedagogy.uk/clpl/course/vi…
#AttendanceMatters #TeacherTools #CLPL
Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland (@cypcs) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📃 Our report shows what must change in education to make rights real for every child. Recommendations include support for workforce, like this special work in The Highland Council/Moray Council . Well supported adults means better supported children. Report: bit.ly/3RsP6mt

Zoe Sills (@zoezebra) 's Twitter Profile Photo

5 wisdoms from James Cook at the #CALAConference2025 - from the swirling mass of paperwork and guidance to the child at the centre… 1. Be led by the little people 2. Pave your own path 3. Be curious and research-informed 4. Take a developmental approach 5. Have fun!

HLH - Youth Leadership (@hlhleadershp) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A informative morning CALAChildcare Nourishing Roots conference. Excellent speakers, particularly enjoyed James Cook words of #wisdom & #innovative “Staying Alive” lesson. Huge well done to the young people who finished the day with a touching rendition #throughtheeyesofachild

A informative morning <a href="/CALAchildcare/">CALAChildcare</a> Nourishing Roots conference. Excellent speakers, particularly enjoyed <a href="/MisstahCook/">James Cook</a> words of #wisdom &amp; #innovative “Staying Alive” lesson. Huge well done to the young people who finished the day with a touching rendition #throughtheeyesofachild
CALAChildcare (@calachildcare) 's Twitter Profile Photo

'Nurturing Roots' A HUGE thanks to each and everyone of our excellent guest speakers and our fabulous FA's helping us connect, reflect, inspire and nourish our own roots as well as children's. Grateful thanks to everyone involved #CalaConference2025

'Nurturing Roots' A HUGE thanks to each and everyone of our excellent guest speakers and our fabulous FA's helping us connect, reflect, inspire and nourish our own roots as well as children's. Grateful thanks to everyone involved
#CalaConference2025
James McTaggart (@jamesedpsych) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Almost finished first draft of book on #trauma-informed practice in #earlyyears education A nagging suspicion I have left out something important! Here's the contents page - anything missing?

Almost finished first draft of book on #trauma-informed practice in #earlyyears education

A nagging suspicion I have left out something important!  Here's the contents page - anything missing?
Helen Bevan (@helenbevan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A new article by Harvard's Michael Beer & collaborator Johanna Pregmark identifies "seven silent killers" - leadership or organisational barriers that are publicly undiscussable yet consistently block the delivery of strategy & change. It builds on Beer's previous research that

A new article by Harvard's Michael Beer &amp; collaborator Johanna Pregmark identifies "seven silent killers" - leadership or organisational barriers that are publicly undiscussable yet consistently block the delivery of strategy &amp; change. It builds on Beer's previous research that
Pie Corbett (@piecorbett) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Photos for writing - free booklet and over 300 free photos - could be used with any age group. talk4writing.com/photos-for-wri…

Scotdec (@scotdeclearning) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In our May newsletter, we’re sharing brand new anti-racist education resources for 1st Level, a new music section for A’ Adam’s Bairns, and tools to support young people facing climate anxiety ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week. #EduTwitter buff.ly/iSA87Fj

In our May newsletter, we’re sharing brand new anti-racist education resources for 1st Level, a new music section for A’ Adam’s Bairns, and tools to support young people facing climate anxiety ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week. 

#EduTwitter

buff.ly/iSA87Fj
Cawdor Primary School (@cawdorps) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We were delighted to get the news that we received our Scottish Book Trust Silver #ReadingSchools award. We celebrated today at a special assembly where we reflected on our journey to silver & how we’ll be going for gold. Well done to our #BookBandits and Ms J for their leadership!

We were delighted to get the news that we received our <a href="/scottishbktrust/">Scottish Book Trust</a> Silver #ReadingSchools award. We celebrated today at a special assembly where we reflected on our journey to silver &amp; how we’ll be going for gold. Well done to our #BookBandits and Ms J for their leadership!
Jamie Clark (@xpateducator) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🔩 HINGE QUESTIONS! This week’s edition to ⚗️DistillED focuses on hinge questions, mid-lesson checks that help uncover misconceptions and adapt instruction. This issue includes a FREE one-page guide, plus a checklist and slides for DistillED+ members. newsletter.jamieleeclark.com/p/hinge-questi…

🔩 HINGE QUESTIONS! This week’s edition to ⚗️DistillED focuses on hinge questions, mid-lesson checks that help uncover misconceptions and adapt instruction. This issue includes a FREE one-page guide, plus a checklist and slides for DistillED+ members. 

newsletter.jamieleeclark.com/p/hinge-questi…
Brett Benson (@mrbensonnms) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This! I love the concept of a hinge question on a MWB. I’ll be using this strategy as I work on being more intentional about assessment FOR, not of learning. Jamie Clark teaching one pagers are such an efficient way to learn about and incorporate evidence-based practices. 👏

This! I love the concept of a hinge question on a MWB. I’ll be using this strategy as I work on being more intentional about assessment FOR, not of learning. <a href="/XpatEducator/">Jamie Clark</a> teaching one pagers are such an efficient way to learn about and incorporate evidence-based practices. 👏