Check out this multiplication chart drawn to scale from Anthony at The Chalkface! This version is so much more intuitive.
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March 7, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Check out this multiplication chart drawn to scale from Anthony at The Chalkface! This version is so much more intuitive.
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Chalkface argh. And tbh it’s really the whiteboard and laptop face
April 28, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Chalkface argh. And tbh it’s really the whiteboard and laptop face
A comparison of the 2023 Curriculum Refresh written, consulted and tripled by education academis, researchers and teachers at the chalkface
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THE 2025 abomination of a Curriculum written by a narrow group with a political agenda not fit for the NZ schooling system, students, teachers or society.
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THE 2025 abomination of a Curriculum written by a narrow group with a political agenda not fit for the NZ schooling system, students, teachers or society.
October 29, 2025 at 3:08 AM
A comparison of the 2023 Curriculum Refresh written, consulted and tripled by education academis, researchers and teachers at the chalkface
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THE 2025 abomination of a Curriculum written by a narrow group with a political agenda not fit for the NZ schooling system, students, teachers or society.
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THE 2025 abomination of a Curriculum written by a narrow group with a political agenda not fit for the NZ schooling system, students, teachers or society.
Yup can confirm from the art skool chalkface over here thee bats have left thee bell tower
March 23, 2026 at 8:32 AM
Yup can confirm from the art skool chalkface over here thee bats have left thee bell tower
Chalkface.
Calling it a year. See you all in '24!
Calling it a year. See you all in '24!
December 31, 2023 at 9:20 PM
Chalkface.
Calling it a year. See you all in '24!
Calling it a year. See you all in '24!
Think of how much wonderful, positive impact you have. I’ve taught history 21 years and the impact your work has on making young people love history and go on to seek a full, truthful, representative understanding… it’s immense. Don’t despair. I can confirm from the chalkface: the kids are alright.
January 3, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Think of how much wonderful, positive impact you have. I’ve taught history 21 years and the impact your work has on making young people love history and go on to seek a full, truthful, representative understanding… it’s immense. Don’t despair. I can confirm from the chalkface: the kids are alright.
February 6, 2026 at 1:44 PM
I strongly agree. Senior university leadership would, I suspect, be vastly improved if those making decisions had to live, at the 'chalkface', with their consequences. There are exceptions, but the norm — ie disconnection from the day-to-day reality of teaching and research — is deeply unhelpful.
There's an alternative model to improve senior management that would not require VCs to come from educationalist backgrounds: expect them to teach and administer one module per term per annum. Much needless expenditure & poor policy derives from senior managers' distance from students & classrooms.
New generation of educationalist vice-chancellors urges change
As more vice-chancellors across the UK emerge from educational backgrounds, rather than academic ones, they argue that academic bias and hierarchies need to be dismantled
www.timeshighereducation.com
November 26, 2024 at 10:36 PM
I strongly agree. Senior university leadership would, I suspect, be vastly improved if those making decisions had to live, at the 'chalkface', with their consequences. There are exceptions, but the norm — ie disconnection from the day-to-day reality of teaching and research — is deeply unhelpful.
Call me a bigot but I am always suspicious when someone has no experience at the chalkface.
September 25, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Call me a bigot but I am always suspicious when someone has no experience at the chalkface.
But oftentimes, the jobs that are best fits for common Autistic strengths require working at "the chalkface" or "walking the beat" for years. What if you need your own office from the get-go? What if you work well one-on-one with colleagues/clients but can't cope with the general public?
#AutChat
#AutChat
September 28, 2026 at 1:26 AM
But oftentimes, the jobs that are best fits for common Autistic strengths require working at "the chalkface" or "walking the beat" for years. What if you need your own office from the get-go? What if you work well one-on-one with colleagues/clients but can't cope with the general public?
#AutChat
#AutChat
As I’m just about to leave my house for another week at the chalkface I think I’m safe in saying that none of us want to hear a peep from Eton.
September 16, 2024 at 6:27 AM
As I’m just about to leave my house for another week at the chalkface I think I’m safe in saying that none of us want to hear a peep from Eton.
Back at the chalkface & back on the hunt for Scottish arts/culture stories & features to write about over the coming weeks. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with tips-offs, pitches for exclusives or advance warnings on projects, programmes, festivals & events. Email or DM on here.
January 6, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Back at the chalkface & back on the hunt for Scottish arts/culture stories & features to write about over the coming weeks. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with tips-offs, pitches for exclusives or advance warnings on projects, programmes, festivals & events. Email or DM on here.
“Sistah”? Chalkface over here 🥴
February 21, 2025 at 7:11 AM
“Sistah”? Chalkface over here 🥴
Well once I've finished this paper. I'll send it over, cause they might change their mind given what I'm writing now from chalkface data. It's pretty stark that's a issue. Overwhelming so.
June 9, 2026 at 8:43 AM
Well once I've finished this paper. I'll send it over, cause they might change their mind given what I'm writing now from chalkface data. It's pretty stark that's a issue. Overwhelming so.
Your ‘at the chalkface’ series. I love it!
March 4, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Your ‘at the chalkface’ series. I love it!
Long time no posting! Hope everyone is well. Back to the chalkface today after a year away and 20 years since last taught this age! #TOTD
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De La Soul - The Magic Number (Official Lyric Video)
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September 1, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Long time no posting! Hope everyone is well. Back to the chalkface today after a year away and 20 years since last taught this age! #TOTD
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You should absolutely not be able to take a demotion at that level of management without doing a sustained spell back at the chalkface
December 9, 2024 at 4:04 PM
You should absolutely not be able to take a demotion at that level of management without doing a sustained spell back at the chalkface
Great day teaching ♥️ concerning talking to the chalkface teachers, though, and still hear so many teachers moving to part-time to manage the workload.
It's still unmanageable right now but seems better this year than last.
It's still unmanageable right now but seems better this year than last.
January 15, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Great day teaching ♥️ concerning talking to the chalkface teachers, though, and still hear so many teachers moving to part-time to manage the workload.
It's still unmanageable right now but seems better this year than last.
It's still unmanageable right now but seems better this year than last.
After 32 years at the chalkface, I retired today. Working in schools is a very rewarding experience and there are many things that I will miss but I'm now looking forward to spending time and energy on all the things that are important to me.
April 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
After 32 years at the chalkface, I retired today. Working in schools is a very rewarding experience and there are many things that I will miss but I'm now looking forward to spending time and energy on all the things that are important to me.
Thanks @geogmum.bsky.social A lovely bunch of geography teachers also, who definitely appreciated your thoughts and tips from the #chalkface
June 30, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Thanks @geogmum.bsky.social A lovely bunch of geography teachers also, who definitely appreciated your thoughts and tips from the #chalkface
...when for the last 15 years we have been calling for more assistance in learning support.
Erica says this is what she'll use the Kahui Ako money for.
But let's not forget that Erica Stanford wants to disestablish RTLits and RTMs who support teachers and students every day at the chalkface.
Erica says this is what she'll use the Kahui Ako money for.
But let's not forget that Erica Stanford wants to disestablish RTLits and RTMs who support teachers and students every day at the chalkface.
April 13, 2025 at 9:06 PM
...when for the last 15 years we have been calling for more assistance in learning support.
Erica says this is what she'll use the Kahui Ako money for.
But let's not forget that Erica Stanford wants to disestablish RTLits and RTMs who support teachers and students every day at the chalkface.
Erica says this is what she'll use the Kahui Ako money for.
But let's not forget that Erica Stanford wants to disestablish RTLits and RTMs who support teachers and students every day at the chalkface.
Classroom habits & routines are the cornerstone of effective lessons. How can you put these in place quickly with new classes? @mattbromley.bsky.social outlines tried & tested ideas for #teachers, especially those new to the chalkface: buff.ly/rMVvYyt #teaching #edusky
July 3, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Classroom habits & routines are the cornerstone of effective lessons. How can you put these in place quickly with new classes? @mattbromley.bsky.social outlines tried & tested ideas for #teachers, especially those new to the chalkface: buff.ly/rMVvYyt #teaching #edusky
Classroom habits & routines are the cornerstone of effective lessons. How can you put these in place quickly with new classes? @mattbromley.bsky.social outlines tried & tested ideas for #teachers, especially those new to the chalkface: buff.ly/rMVvYyt #teaching #edusky
July 13, 2026 at 5:55 AM
Classroom habits & routines are the cornerstone of effective lessons. How can you put these in place quickly with new classes? @mattbromley.bsky.social outlines tried & tested ideas for #teachers, especially those new to the chalkface: buff.ly/rMVvYyt #teaching #edusky