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I recently became an aunty for the first time. I don’t usually think of myself as a big tech person, but since I first set eyes on the baby I’ve done nothing but pap him with my phone. So I have some empathy with the parents working in Silicon Valley who choose a “no tech education” for their children. This week Matthew Jenkin explores this, looking at other schools shunning screens and smartphones in favour of back-to-basics schooling. Before your IWB crashes in horror check it out. Elsewhere, we have an incredibly moving Secret Teacher. Even though they’re a brilliant teacher, they dare not tell anyone that they have borderline personality disorder because of the stigma attached to the condition. But as the pressures of the job grow, it’s getting harder to hide. It’s a brave and moving insight into what it’s like to have a mental health problem. If you do nothing else this weekend, please do give it a read. And finally, we're having a think about how we use Facebook. Check out our page and email us if you have any thoughts. Kate Hodge | editor | kate.hodge@theguardian.com | @GuardianTeach           Highlights of the week                 More           Two simple mindful meditation exercises for teachers Clinical psychologist Erin Olivio shares her handy guide for getting started with mindfulness         Secret Teacher: I dare not tell anyone about my personality disorder My condition is getting harder to hide and I’m worried I’ll have to quit         Take a peek at our teaching jobs If you're ready for a change of direction, we’ve got lots of teaching vacancies available on our school jobs site               More from the blog                 More           • Don’t forget, the science of memory is key to helping students learn • Look to the US if you want to know how to get more girls into sport • How to teach ... graphic novels           Job of the week                 More           Religious education teacher The John Wallis CofE Academy               Secondary teaching jobs                 More           Maths Science Special and additional needs English Teaching abroad               Computer science in action – teacher conference                 More           Join us on Thursday 11 February 2016 where we will look at the impact of the computing science curriculum, share best practice and resources, and examine successful strategies to increase the uptake of the subject by girls at GCSE and beyond. Guardian Teacher Network members will get £10 off with code GTNcompsc16.           Tenner Challenge                 More           Tenner challenge helps young people develop key skills including creativity, positivity, resilience and problem solving using real money to take calculated risks in business. Tenner helps you to offer a broad and balanced curriculum plus you’ll get access to online support including resources, inspiration and guidance.