Ben Parsons
@parso81.bsky.social
State Secretary of TAFE Teachers Association NSW. Teacher, skateboarder, lifesaver, punk rock dad 🤘🍺 #UnionStrong #RebuildWithTAFE
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Ben Parsons
@parso81.bsky.social
· Nov 30
I am very happy to announce the following election results:
✅TAFE Relief Officer: Elected, 1st place
✅Schools & Other Officers: Elected, 6th place
✅TAFE TA Secretary: Elected Unanimously
Thank you to all my union friends!!!
#RebuildWithTAFE #UnionStrong 💪
✅TAFE Relief Officer: Elected, 1st place
✅Schools & Other Officers: Elected, 6th place
✅TAFE TA Secretary: Elected Unanimously
Thank you to all my union friends!!!
#RebuildWithTAFE #UnionStrong 💪
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Can we start renaming his real estate now?
March 1, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Can we start renaming his real estate now?
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This ad, and others like it l, are doing the rounds across NSW right now. It’ll be in the cinemas across January. Most people in NSW don’t know that we are charging, strip searching and locking up ten-year-olds. youtu.be/XEYJ0tz2qgo
Raise the Age NSW
YouTube video by UnLtd: power to help
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December 10, 2024 at 8:01 AM
This ad, and others like it l, are doing the rounds across NSW right now. It’ll be in the cinemas across January. Most people in NSW don’t know that we are charging, strip searching and locking up ten-year-olds. youtu.be/XEYJ0tz2qgo
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I am very happy to announce the following election results:
✅TAFE Relief Officer: Elected, 1st place
✅Schools & Other Officers: Elected, 6th place
✅TAFE TA Secretary: Elected Unanimously
Thank you to all my union friends!!!
#RebuildWithTAFE #UnionStrong 💪
✅TAFE Relief Officer: Elected, 1st place
✅Schools & Other Officers: Elected, 6th place
✅TAFE TA Secretary: Elected Unanimously
Thank you to all my union friends!!!
#RebuildWithTAFE #UnionStrong 💪
November 30, 2024 at 6:25 AM
I am very happy to announce the following election results:
✅TAFE Relief Officer: Elected, 1st place
✅Schools & Other Officers: Elected, 6th place
✅TAFE TA Secretary: Elected Unanimously
Thank you to all my union friends!!!
#RebuildWithTAFE #UnionStrong 💪
✅TAFE Relief Officer: Elected, 1st place
✅Schools & Other Officers: Elected, 6th place
✅TAFE TA Secretary: Elected Unanimously
Thank you to all my union friends!!!
#RebuildWithTAFE #UnionStrong 💪
I am very happy to announce the following election results:
✅TAFE Relief Officer: Elected, 1st place
✅Schools & Other Officers: Elected, 6th place
✅TAFE TA Secretary: Elected Unanimously
Thank you to all my union friends!!!
#RebuildWithTAFE #UnionStrong 💪
✅TAFE Relief Officer: Elected, 1st place
✅Schools & Other Officers: Elected, 6th place
✅TAFE TA Secretary: Elected Unanimously
Thank you to all my union friends!!!
#RebuildWithTAFE #UnionStrong 💪
November 30, 2024 at 6:25 AM
I am very happy to announce the following election results:
✅TAFE Relief Officer: Elected, 1st place
✅Schools & Other Officers: Elected, 6th place
✅TAFE TA Secretary: Elected Unanimously
Thank you to all my union friends!!!
#RebuildWithTAFE #UnionStrong 💪
✅TAFE Relief Officer: Elected, 1st place
✅Schools & Other Officers: Elected, 6th place
✅TAFE TA Secretary: Elected Unanimously
Thank you to all my union friends!!!
#RebuildWithTAFE #UnionStrong 💪
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NSW Teachers Federation council debating @albomp.bsky.social underfunding of NSW public schools
November 29, 2024 at 11:18 PM
NSW Teachers Federation council debating @albomp.bsky.social underfunding of NSW public schools
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Hey @tafeeducation.bsky.social - you know any others in the VET sector we can create a starter pack for?
November 21, 2024 at 7:03 AM
Hey @tafeeducation.bsky.social - you know any others in the VET sector we can create a starter pack for?
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This is a real team effort, fellow patriots. 🇺🇸
November 24, 2024 at 5:22 PM
This is a real team effort, fellow patriots. 🇺🇸
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We’re not going back.
November 24, 2024 at 10:07 PM
We’re not going back.
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Australian school segregation entrenches social inequalities largescaleassessmentsineducation.springeropen.com/articles/10....
The substantiveness of socioeconomic school compositional effects in Australia: measurement error and the relationship with academic composition - Large-scale Assessments in Education
This study examines the effect of school socioeconomic composition on student achievement growth in Australian schooling, and its relationship with academic composition utilising the National Assessme...
largescaleassessmentsineducation.springeropen.com
November 24, 2024 at 10:00 PM
Australian school segregation entrenches social inequalities largescaleassessmentsineducation.springeropen.com/articles/10....
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Comrades! I seek your vote for my re-election as #NSWTF #ReliefOfficer for 2025 at next weekend’s state council. With my energy and experience, I am ready to hit the ground running on DAY 1 next year #RebuildWithTAFE #UnionStrong
November 21, 2024 at 11:36 AM
Comrades! I seek your vote for my re-election as #NSWTF #ReliefOfficer for 2025 at next weekend’s state council. With my energy and experience, I am ready to hit the ground running on DAY 1 next year #RebuildWithTAFE #UnionStrong
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The Teacher Union Organizers and Education Association Leaders Starter Pack is now 60+ strong after some recent adds. Welcome, @parso81.bsky.social @kristenrec.bsky.social & @marisolgarciaaz.bsky.social
We’re stronger together!
go.bsky.app/AjeZG6X
We’re stronger together!
go.bsky.app/AjeZG6X
November 21, 2024 at 1:07 AM
The Teacher Union Organizers and Education Association Leaders Starter Pack is now 60+ strong after some recent adds. Welcome, @parso81.bsky.social @kristenrec.bsky.social & @marisolgarciaaz.bsky.social
We’re stronger together!
go.bsky.app/AjeZG6X
We’re stronger together!
go.bsky.app/AjeZG6X
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Armidale Secondary College parents and teachers call on @albomp.bsky.social to fully fund NSW Public schools
November 20, 2024 at 5:10 AM
Armidale Secondary College parents and teachers call on @albomp.bsky.social to fully fund NSW Public schools
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Australia's segregated schooling system harms the learning of students theconversation.com/the-type-of-...
The type of school does matter when it comes to a child’s academic performance
The way Australia’s school system is structured is especially unfair on students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
theconversation.com
November 19, 2024 at 6:08 PM
Australia's segregated schooling system harms the learning of students theconversation.com/the-type-of-...
Another good day running Branch Meetings and recruiting new members with the Tamworth legends Ali, Simone & Jacinda #UnionStrong #RebuildWithTAFE ☺️💪
November 20, 2024 at 9:19 AM
Another good day running Branch Meetings and recruiting new members with the Tamworth legends Ali, Simone & Jacinda #UnionStrong #RebuildWithTAFE ☺️💪
Huge branch meeting at #Armidale #TAFE this week with 39 members present and a big motion passed unanimously #UnionStrong #RebuildWithTAFE ☺️💪
November 20, 2024 at 9:18 AM
Huge branch meeting at #Armidale #TAFE this week with 39 members present and a big motion passed unanimously #UnionStrong #RebuildWithTAFE ☺️💪
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Excellent statement @msciffer.bsky.social
My opening statement to the Senate estimates committee on the Better and Fairer Schools Bill
November 17, 2024 at 6:30 AM
Excellent statement @msciffer.bsky.social
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Did Musk buy twitter to destroy it? Couldn’t stand the democracy
October 21, 2024 at 12:33 AM
Did Musk buy twitter to destroy it? Couldn’t stand the democracy
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THIS is what happens when religious #RWNJs are elected...
EVERYTHING goes into regressive mode. #NZ is a cautionary tale for when ##AusVotes2025...and #Qld is already seeing what happens under #CrisafooliLNP‼️😡
www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
EVERYTHING goes into regressive mode. #NZ is a cautionary tale for when ##AusVotes2025...and #Qld is already seeing what happens under #CrisafooliLNP‼️😡
www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
Moment MP leads haka to disrupt New Zealand parliament
Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke led the haka and ripped up a copy of a contentious bill being voted on.
www.bbc.com
November 14, 2024 at 9:23 AM
THIS is what happens when religious #RWNJs are elected...
EVERYTHING goes into regressive mode. #NZ is a cautionary tale for when ##AusVotes2025...and #Qld is already seeing what happens under #CrisafooliLNP‼️😡
www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
EVERYTHING goes into regressive mode. #NZ is a cautionary tale for when ##AusVotes2025...and #Qld is already seeing what happens under #CrisafooliLNP‼️😡
www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
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And here is another one from SA UNIONs
November 16, 2024 at 8:55 AM
And here is another one from SA UNIONs
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Friends, this is GREAT!
One of my favourite features of BlueSky is the ability to apply block and mute lists. Here are a few to get you started:
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November 15, 2024 at 10:24 AM
Friends, this is GREAT!
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Sums up the current state of the US politics
November 15, 2024 at 4:40 PM
Sums up the current state of the US politics
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A frustrating thing for me right now is the media narrative that RFK Jr is just an “anti-vaxxer” when he has said so many crazy things about other stuff over the years. We compiled 10 nutty clips on various topics, which still barely scratches the surface. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
'Viruses Are Our Friend'— 10 Off the Wall Video Clips from RFK Jr. Resurface on Bluesky
Past comments include denying AIDS and calling vaccinated children "damaged"
open.substack.com
November 15, 2024 at 8:39 PM
A frustrating thing for me right now is the media narrative that RFK Jr is just an “anti-vaxxer” when he has said so many crazy things about other stuff over the years. We compiled 10 nutty clips on various topics, which still barely scratches the surface. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
I had a great experience this week running a #ClassroomManagement workshop with a great team of educators from the New South Wales Teachers Federation’s Centre for Professional Learning. This is the the first time #TAFE and #TAFEteachers have been included with school #teachers in events like this
November 15, 2024 at 11:26 PM
I had a great experience this week running a #ClassroomManagement workshop with a great team of educators from the New South Wales Teachers Federation’s Centre for Professional Learning. This is the the first time #TAFE and #TAFEteachers have been included with school #teachers in events like this