April 17, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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Another readable blog from Booknerdlandia, this time focusing on issues of ‘gender’ in Marvel Comics, but also contributing to the on-going ‘diversity’ stooshie ignited by a recent Marvel press conference; as per previously discussed by Clishmaclaver. 
“…top editors and … Continue reading
April 10, 2017 by Miss Stewart | 0 comments
Infographic credit: The News Literacy Project
April 10, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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Google and Facebook have announced new techniques to help users spot misleading news stories. Meanwhile Germany plans to fine firms which spread fake news. Which approach will work better? – The Day
April 7, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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April’s Book of the Month, is the ‘Book of the Moment’, is The Hate U Give, by Angie Thomas. 
Clishmaclaver has no budget left to buy a new BOTM unfortunately >sob< so I’m making my own personal copy of this … Continue reading
March 27, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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“In Gig We trust” Continue reading
March 20, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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How do I know this isn’t fake news? This weekend, one of the world’s leading educators said schools should focus on tackling the problem of fake news. “Distinguishing what is true from what is not is a critical skill … Continue reading
March 16, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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A The Day Briefing: The Laws of War dropped into my mailbox today. The gist of this discursive ‘Hot Topic’ piece is that, “Yesterday a British marine had his murder conviction for killing an injured Taliban fighter reduced to manslaughter. … Continue reading
March 9, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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Clishmaclaver has just read an interesting addition to the current debate on ‘second wave’ feminism from The Day. Speaking of Emma Watson – whom pupils may know best as ‘Hermione’ from the Harry Potter films – the article reads, “She … Continue reading
February 22, 2017
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It has been confirmed that JG author of Orange Hawks has died due to a Springfield Power Plant Accident. JG was a much liked person among pupils and staff at Brechin High. At the beginning of the year he returned … Continue reading
December 21, 2016
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T’is the end of the year, t’is the end of my tenure. I may be back, but for now: Picture: Pinterest
