Thinking Deeply about Primary Education Teacher Writers with Andy McHugh
Oct 4, 2025
Andy McHugh, a dedicated teacher and founder of Teacher Writers, shares insights on empowering educators through writing. He discusses his evolution from teaching religious education to editing HMWRK Magazine and establishing a platform for teacher voices. Key topics include the importance of teacher writing as professional development, balancing accessibility with depth in educational publishing, and fostering a supportive community for new writers. McHugh encourages teachers to embrace diverse writing projects and simplifies the path to publication.
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Everyday Teacher Writing Is Publishable
- Teachers already write daily; much of that work can be shaped into publishable ideas.
- Andy McHugh argues writing can amplify classroom impact beyond the school walls.
Develop Half-Formed Ideas Into Structured Work
- Flesh out half-formed classroom ideas into structured pieces before sharing widely.
- Teacher Writers helps authors develop kernels of ideas into impactful articles or books.
Practical Books Over Dense Tomes
- Practical, usable books often need to be shorter and action-focused rather than research-heavy tomes.
- Andy prefers guides teachers can apply the next day over dense academic texts.
