MaryLIEC
@maryiec.bsky.social
Supporting IB Language A & expat family educational issues. BA Span/Lat Am Studies at W&M/UTEP, MA Int Ed, and hopeful (sexagenarian!) Ed.D candidate, U. Bath.
Heartened to read this! ollyglover.bsky.social bphillipsonmp.bsky.social.bsky.social iborganization.bsky.social commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
Funding for the International Baccalaureate in state schools
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on funding for the International Baccalaureate in state schools on Wednesday 29 October 2025 at 9:30am. The debate will be led by Olly Glover MP.
commonslibrary.parliament.uk
October 23, 2025 at 9:07 AM
My late father - who called it the Washington Compost - used to subscribe only for the pleasure of repeatedly cancelling his subscription when he disagreed with them.
“The Post is shrinking, both physically and in terms of its relevance. Once a D.C. powerhouse with national ambition, it’s now in retreat, dealing with a collapse in readership and constant editorial instability.”
www.forbes.com/sites/andyme...
www.forbes.com/sites/andyme...
The Washington Post Is Running Out Of Readers Willing To Pay
Once a titan of American journalism, The Washington Post now struggles to reach even 100,000 print subscribers most days.
www.forbes.com
October 14, 2025 at 5:40 PM
My late father - who called it the Washington Compost - used to subscribe only for the pleasure of repeatedly cancelling his subscription when he disagreed with them.
Yup!
September 23, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Yup!
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September 19, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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This us why I live the IB Diploma! @iborganization.bsky.social
To honour Owen Cooper’s Emmy win, it would be a good day to read Anthony Seldon’s excellent FT piece on the urgent need to revive Arts education in the UK.
on.ft.com/4poecml Abandoning the arts in schools is a national scandal
on.ft.com/4poecml Abandoning the arts in schools is a national scandal
Abandoning the arts in schools is a national scandal
A narrow, exclusively exam-focused education in the UK damages young minds
on.ft.com
September 15, 2025 at 3:28 PM
This us why I live the IB Diploma! @iborganization.bsky.social
So proud of my @uniofbath.bsky.social and to see Dr. Stothartinterviewed on BBC News. I hope older alumni/older students will be eligible to do this???
1 in 3 people lack a #dementia diagnosis, which delays necessary treatments and research.
Dr George Stothart uses Fastball EEG to detect subtle brain wave changes that may indicate early signs of dementia or Alzheimer’s.
https://bit.ly/47q5kGs
Dr George Stothart uses Fastball EEG to detect subtle brain wave changes that may indicate early signs of dementia or Alzheimer’s.
https://bit.ly/47q5kGs
September 2, 2025 at 1:59 PM
So proud of my @uniofbath.bsky.social and to see Dr. Stothartinterviewed on BBC News. I hope older alumni/older students will be eligible to do this???
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@restispoliticsus.bsky.social Hi Katty and Anthony- with all that is happening, I wonder if you have heard about the efforts to disenfranchise US voters abroad. You must have zillians of US members and listeners - maybe you could give this some focus? www.theamerican.co.uk/pr/ne-Overse...
Expat Groups Oppose PROVE Act
PROVE Act could disenfranchise American expats
www.theamerican.co.uk
August 29, 2025 at 4:27 PM
@restispoliticsus.bsky.social Hi Katty and Anthony- with all that is happening, I wonder if you have heard about the efforts to disenfranchise US voters abroad. You must have zillians of US members and listeners - maybe you could give this some focus? www.theamerican.co.uk/pr/ne-Overse...
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It’s my opinion that humanitarian and musical genius Dolly Parton (as well as Chef José Andrés) deserves the Nobel Peace Prize. tucson.com/life-enterta...
2,000-plus Pima County kids get free books through Dolly Parton's program
Even her biggest fans have trouble choosing Dolly Parton’s greatest hit.
tucson.com
August 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
It’s my opinion that humanitarian and musical genius Dolly Parton (as well as Chef José Andrés) deserves the Nobel Peace Prize. tucson.com/life-enterta...
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#Kyiv Independent
"Sickening. Shameful. And in end, useless.
Those were words that came to mind when we watched Alaska Summit unfold.
On our screens, a blood-soaked dictator and war criminal received a royal welcome in the land of the free — as his attack drones headed for our cities"
#Ukraine
"Sickening. Shameful. And in end, useless.
Those were words that came to mind when we watched Alaska Summit unfold.
On our screens, a blood-soaked dictator and war criminal received a royal welcome in the land of the free — as his attack drones headed for our cities"
#Ukraine
#UkraineWar, Day 1,269: #Putin - #Trump Meeting — Nothing Important Happens, as Vlad Humbles Donald
#Ukraine #Russia #TrumpRussia
eaworldview.com/2025/08/puti...
#Ukraine #Russia #TrumpRussia
eaworldview.com/2025/08/puti...
Ukraine War, Day 1,269: Putin-Trump Meeting - Nothing Important Happens, as Vlad Humbles Donald - EA WorldView
Meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump quickly comes and goes, with no significant developments over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
eaworldview.com
August 16, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Nice interview with our new Pro Vice Chancellor Manuel Barcia at U Bath in PIE @mbarcia24.bsky.social @uniofbath.bsky.social thepienews.com/manuel-barci...
Manuel Barcia, University of Bath
The PIE sat down with University of Bath pro-vice chancellor Manuel Barcia to talk about his brush with Ghanaian royalty, the importance of good coffee, and the book he believes everyone in the sector...
thepienews.com
August 15, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Nice interview with our new Pro Vice Chancellor Manuel Barcia at U Bath in PIE @mbarcia24.bsky.social @uniofbath.bsky.social thepienews.com/manuel-barci...
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🆕Bath graduates enjoy some of the best employment prospects in the UK.
According to the 2022/23 Graduate Outcomes Survey, 89% of Bath’s UK full-time first-degree graduates in paid employment were in high-skilled roles 15 months after completing their studies.
www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...
According to the 2022/23 Graduate Outcomes Survey, 89% of Bath’s UK full-time first-degree graduates in paid employment were in high-skilled roles 15 months after completing their studies.
www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...
August 7, 2025 at 8:42 AM
🆕Bath graduates enjoy some of the best employment prospects in the UK.
According to the 2022/23 Graduate Outcomes Survey, 89% of Bath’s UK full-time first-degree graduates in paid employment were in high-skilled roles 15 months after completing their studies.
www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...
According to the 2022/23 Graduate Outcomes Survey, 89% of Bath’s UK full-time first-degree graduates in paid employment were in high-skilled roles 15 months after completing their studies.
www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...
What a great IB role model Princess Elizabeth is, demonstrating the IB Learner Profile 'Principled'. My Belgian side is very proud of her. My American side is sad for the disappointment this future queen must be feeling now. www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/8446...
Princess Elisabeth makes heart-wrenching Harvard decision amid Trump ban
The future Belgian queen has just completed her first year of her master's degree
www.hellomagazine.com
July 17, 2025 at 7:17 AM
What a great IB role model Princess Elizabeth is, demonstrating the IB Learner Profile 'Principled'. My Belgian side is very proud of her. My American side is sad for the disappointment this future queen must be feeling now. www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/8446...
Just listened to sethmoulton.bsksy.social @moulton.house.gov on #rory-stewart.bsky.social and Alistair Campbell Leading. He gives me hope!
July 15, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Just listened to sethmoulton.bsksy.social @moulton.house.gov on #rory-stewart.bsky.social and Alistair Campbell Leading. He gives me hope!
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Most of this “press conference” is this lunatic yelling at the media. This guy is so obsessed with his press coverage that he can’t even function.
June 26, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Most of this “press conference” is this lunatic yelling at the media. This guy is so obsessed with his press coverage that he can’t even function.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social is so right about what he is saying about Trump and his power on his @lbc.co.uk show now at 10:30.
June 25, 2025 at 9:35 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social is so right about what he is saying about Trump and his power on his @lbc.co.uk show now at 10:30.
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Putin's footprint in history. When a person is unable to create something, he destroys. This is my native Kyiv in the massive Russian shelling.
June 17, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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It just gets worse and worse😒
June 13, 2025 at 11:14 PM
It just gets worse and worse😒
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@pelosi.house.gov: "On January 6th...we begged the president of the United States to send in the National Guard. He would not do it...And yet, in a contra-constitutional way, he has sent the National Guard into California. Something is very wrong with this picture."
June 11, 2025 at 2:31 AM
@pelosi.house.gov: "On January 6th...we begged the president of the United States to send in the National Guard. He would not do it...And yet, in a contra-constitutional way, he has sent the National Guard into California. Something is very wrong with this picture."
@uniofbath.bsky.social Great discussion with Ruben Blades, Chantal Manuel Barcia, Chantal Meza and Brad Evans on The Disappeared. Gracias a todos! (from La PanaGringa, Ed.D candidate)
June 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
@uniofbath.bsky.social Great discussion with Ruben Blades, Chantal Manuel Barcia, Chantal Meza and Brad Evans on The Disappeared. Gracias a todos! (from La PanaGringa, Ed.D candidate)
This is what courageous leadership looks like. Bravo Totty Ellwood Aris @iborganization.bsky.social #internationalschool
timesofmalta.com/article/prou...
timesofmalta.com/article/prou...
Proud to be diverse and inclusive
Verdala International School gave up its access to a US grant due to the Trump administration’s policy targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion programmes
timesofmalta.com
June 9, 2025 at 12:11 PM
This is what courageous leadership looks like. Bravo Totty Ellwood Aris @iborganization.bsky.social #internationalschool
timesofmalta.com/article/prou...
timesofmalta.com/article/prou...
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