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Our #WordOfTheWeek is controversy – a strong disagreement between people who have very different opinions about something. Your challenge is to write a short story about a controversy at school. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
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Word of the week: controversy. Class: noun. Definition: a strong disagreement between people who have very different opinions about something. Synonyms: disagreement, dispute, debate. Antonyms: agreement, consensus. In use: The referee's final decision sparked such controversy that fans argued about it in the school playground for weeks afterwards. Challenge: Write a short story about a controversy at school.
November 9, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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Preparing for Senior School
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November 2, 2026 at 9:34 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is complex – made up of many different parts and difficult to understand. This week's challenge is to write a paragraph about something you find complex and explain why. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
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Word of the week: complex. Class: adjective. Definition: made up of many different parts and difficult to understand. Synonyms: complicated, intricate, elaborate. Antonyms: simple, straightforward. In use: The plot of the mystery novel was so complex that Zara had to reread the final chapter twice to understand how all the clues fit together. Challenge: Write a paragraph about something you find complex and explain why.
November 2, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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OTRA TRAGEDIA FERROVIARIA. ÓSCAR PUENTE DEBE DIMITIR
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ACCIDENTE TREN EN URDA: MAQUINISTAS LLEVAN MESES AVISANDO Y NADIE LES HIZO CASO.
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October 30, 2026 at 12:08 PM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is temperature – a measurement of how hot or cold something is, usually shown on a thermometer. This week's challenge is to write a sentence using the word temperature. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
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Word of the week: temperature. Class: noun. Definition: a measurement of how hot or cold something is, usually shown on a thermometer. Synonyms: heat. In use: As the thermometer climbed steadily throughout the afternoon, Leon could tell the temperature outside had become far too hot for their planned football match. Challenge: Write a sentence using the word temperature.
October 26, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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How can we protect OC’s beaches as sea levels rise? 🌊

UC Irvine, NOAA & the USGS are launching a two-year study of flood risk along the Santa Ana River. Join the "Healthy Coast for California" Kick-Off, Nov. 5, 9–11 a.m., ISEB 1010. Register by Nov. 2 with the QR code or: https://ow.ly/bUbh5100ks0
Coastal pier damaged by erosion with waves crashing, promoting UC Irvine's Healthy Coast Project kickoff event on sand restoration.
October 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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October 22, 2026 at 5:49 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is feeble – lacking strength or energy; very weak. This week's challenge is to write a paragraph about a character who feels feeble but finds inner strength. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
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Word of the week: feeble. Class: adjective. Definition: lacking strength or energy; very weak. Synonyms: weak, frail, fragile. Antonyms: strong, powerful. In use: After being ill for two weeks, Ayesha felt too feeble to even lift her school bag, let alone run in the cross-country race. Challenge: Write a paragraph about a character who feels feeble but finds inner strength.
October 19, 2026 at 8:02 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is pompous – speaking or acting as if you are more important or impressive than you really are. This week's challenge is to write a short poem using the word pompous. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
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Word of the week: pompous. Class: adjective. Definition: speaking or acting as if you are more important or impressive than you really are. Synonyms: self-important, arrogant, conceited. Antonyms: modest, humble. In use: Everyone in the classroom groaned when Freddie gave his usual pompous speech about being the best footballer in the year, even though he'd never once scored a goal. Challenge: Write a short poem using the word pompous.
October 12, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is acquire – to get or obtain something, often through effort or over time. This week's challenge is to find 3 more synonyms for the word acquire. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
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Word of the week: acquire. Class: verb. Definition: to get or obtain something, often through effort or over time. Synonyms: obtain, gain, secure. Antonyms: lose, relinquish. In use: Through weeks of careful practice, Marcus finally began to acquire the confidence he needed to perform his violin solo in front of the whole school. Challenge: Find 3 more synonyms for the word acquire.
October 5, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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Meet former NASA astronauts Danny Olivas and Steve Smith of Astronauts For America at "Houston, We Have a Mission: VOTE!" 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, in UC Irvine's ISEB Auditorium. Lunch included. RSVP for this event co-sponsored by the School of Social Ecology: https://ow.ly/Puno50ZSUg8
Flyer announcing a NASA Astronauts For America event with Danny Olivas and Steve Smith discussing voting on Oct 8, 2026, at UC Irvine's ISEB Auditorium.
September 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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We're delighted to share that we’ve been awarded Common Entrance Gold School status by ISEB - Independent Schools Examination Board 🏅

This recognises our commitment to preparing our Form 8 pupils for the CE exams.

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September 30, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is traitor – someone who betrays their side by secretly helping the enemy. This week's challenge is to write a short story using the word traitor. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
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Word of the week: traitor. Class: noun. Definition: someone who betrays their side by secretly helping the enemy. Synonyms: betrayer, defector, turncoat. Antonyms: ally, loyalist. In use: The other knights refused to believe Sir Cedric was a traitor, even after he was seen slipping out of the castle to meet with the invading army. Challenge: Write a short story using the word traitor.
September 28, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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The Kelvin & Eleanor Smith Foundation has committed $15 million to support Case Western Reserve University’s Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building.

CWRU Receives $15 Million to Support New Science and Engineering Building
As a result of the donation, a new ISEB terrace named after the Kelvin & Eleanor Smith Foundation will be added.
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September 25, 2026 at 10:03 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is brief – lasting only a short time, or using only a few words. This week's challenge is to write a short story in no more than 5 sentences — keep it brief! Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
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Word of the week: brief. Class: adjective. Definition: lasting only a short time, or using only a few words. Synonyms: short, concise, fleeting. Antonyms: long, lengthy, detailed. In use: Aisha gave a brief wave goodbye before disappearing through the doors, her mind already racing ahead to what might lay in wait for her. Challenge: Write a short story in no more than 5 sentences — keep it brief!
September 21, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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September 18, 2026 at 5:32 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is nonplus – to surprise and confuse someone so much that they do not know what to say or do. This week's challenge is to write a short paragraph about a time you were completely nonplussed by something unexpected! Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
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Word of the week: nonplus. Class: verb. Definition: to surprise and confuse someone so much that they do not know what to say or do. Synonyms: baffle, perplex, bewilder. Antonyms: clarify, enlighten, reassure. In use: The magician's final trick completely nonplussed Jasmine — she stared open-mouthed, unable to explain what she had just seen. Challenge: Write a short paragraph about a time you were completely nonplussed by something unexpected!
September 14, 2026 at 8:02 AM
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CWRU gets large gift to support new science, engineering building
New ISEB terrace, programming to result
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September 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is particular – used to describe one specific thing or person, rather than things in general. This week's challenge is to write a paragraph about a particular place that is special to you and why. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
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Word of the week: particular. Class: adjective. Definition: used to describe one specific thing or person, rather than things in general. Synonyms: specific, distinct, precise. Antonyms: general, vague, common. In use: Out of all the books on the shelf, it was that particular story about the young explorer that Maya found herself returning to again and again. Challenge: Write a paragraph about a particular place that is special to you and why.
September 7, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is cymbal – a circular brass plate used as a percussion instrument, played by being struck against another cymbal, or with a stick. This week's challenge is to write a sentence using the word cymbal. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
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Word of the week: cymbal. Class: noun. Definition: a circular brass plate used as a percussion instrument, played by being struck against another cymbal, or with a stick. Synonyms: related word - gong. Antonyms: In use: As the orchestra reached its dramatic finale, the crash of the cymbal rang out across the concert hall, sending a shiver down Theo's spine. Challenge: Write a sentence using the word cymbal.
August 31, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is coax – to gently persuade someone to do something. This week's challenge is to write a paragraph where one character tries to coax another into doing something they are nervous about! Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
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Word of the week: coax. Class: verb. Definition: to gently persuade someone to do something. Synonyms: persuade, encourage, cajole. Antonyms: discourage, dissuade, deter. In use: Lena spent ten minutes trying to coax her little brother down from the tree, promising him his favourite biscuits if he came down carefully. Challenge: Write a paragraph where one character tries to coax another into doing something they are nervous about.
August 17, 2026 at 8:02 AM
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Quaquá convida Silvio Almeida para pensar o Brasil a partir de Maricá e para coordenar museu sobre a contribuição africana
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Quaquá convida Silvio Almeida para pensar o Brasil a partir de Maricá e para coordenar museu sobre a contribuição africana
Iniciativa articula projeto intelectual, memória histórica e construção de um novo ISEB com a questão racial no centro
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April 13, 2026 at 9:02 AM
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We are extending the Early Bird registration for our fall conference in San Antonio until September 5, 2025! You'll save $35 if you register by September 5th.

You can register for the conference and pay membership dues from this link - tinyurl.com/ISEB-conf-25
August 16, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Good news! The call for proposals for the International Society for Educational Biography fall conference in San Antonio, Texas has been extended! You can now submit proposals through July 28, 2025 at tinyurl.com/ISEB2025.
The 41st International Society for Educational Biography (ISEB) Conference Proposal
Deadline: July 28, 2025 Please send questions to Dr. Jared Stallones (jared.stallones@unco.edu), our conference program chair.
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July 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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ISEB's Linda Morice shared her powerful story on @cbsnews.com Eye on America about her family's exposure to Manhattan Project radioactive waste near Cold Water Creek, St. Louis. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXSL... #ISEB #ColdWaterCreek #EnvironmentalJustice
April 30, 2025 at 4:38 PM