haarlemsdagbladFeb 28, 2026, 10:00

These teachers have thousands of followers on social media: ‘My classroom door is always open, I see social media as an extension of that’

Four teachers discuss their motivations for sharing their daily classroom experiences on social media platforms, aiming to provide transparency and highlight the positive aspects of education. While many parents appreciate this insight into their children's school lives, the trend also faces scrutiny regarding privacy and the role of digital profiling in teaching.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

New invention helps blind residents in Hoofddorp sort waste properly

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No plans for ADE yet? You can still get tickets for these 10 parties

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