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How to Set Goals for Your Library This Summer

The CoolCatTeacher

Today, media specialist Amanda Johnson talks about the massive success of some new sections she added to the library last summer and how she’s going to improve her library even more this summer. Scroll down for some super cool pics of her library) SmartBrief Keeping up with the news is challenging.

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What Happens When a School Closes Its Library?

Edsurge

One fear expressed was about how the mostly Black and Latino students at 28 schools would fare under a plan created by new Superintendent Mike Miles that would require school libraries to cease, in essence, functioning as libraries. Demonstrators gather in August 2023 in protest of Houston ISD's plan to close libraries in schools.

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3 Ways to Stress Less in Today’s Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

5 practical lessons for elementary classroom inclusion. Desiree Alexander. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. Stream by clicking here. Subscribe to the Show. Related Shows You May Like. Going hybrid or already have? Join the conversation. Equity Programs in New York State. Learn more at www.educatoralexander.com.

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Kid-Centric Schools: When There's a Will There's a Way

A Principal's Reflections

When I wrote Uncommon Learning back in 2015, the premise was to set the stage as to how we could create schools that work for kids. Giant-sized Scrabble board on a wall in the library for kids to play the game. To get a better gist of the main focus areas check out my TEDx talk.

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5 Reasons Why School Computer Labs Still Matter

ViewSonic Education

Elementary school students have the least access to personal devices, at 71%. Since 2015, 10% or fewer school districts have reported that all of their students have internet access via non-shared devices at home. Integrating workstations into the school library is a popular approach. This, in fact, is an ongoing trend.

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95 Phonics Lesson Library Meets ESSA Standards of Evidence for Grades 4-5

eSchool News

Lincolnshire, IL – Today, 95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy solutions, announced that its 95 Phonics Lesson Library is now listed on the Evidence for ESSA website for Tier 2, small-group instruction, for grades 4-5. LXD Research founder Rachel Schechter, Ph.D.,

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Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Your Classroom

Waterford

Visit the For Teachers section for links to resources at the Library of Congress, National Archives, and more for you and your class to explore. Feather is a beautiful picture book from 2015 Hans Christian Andersen Award-winner Cao Wenxuan. Sources: Library of Congress. Bee-bim Bop !, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.”

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