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What Can Schools Learn from the Successful Transformation of Public Libraries?

Edsurge

In her 2018 bestseller “ The Library Book ,” author Susan Orlean uses the history of a fire that destroyed parts of the Los Angeles Public Library in 1986 to explore transformations that libraries and librarians have undergone over the last hundred years.

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Building Lifelong Learning Success Through Esports – By Lori Bajorek

ViewSonic Education

Such achievements require not just talent but also access to reliable, high-quality tools. Public library-hosted tournaments and coding workshops provide impactful opportunities for underserved communities, democratizing access to technology and fostering a sense of belonging. The NEAs Look Up program exemplifies this potential.

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Innovative ideas for school libraries

eSchool News

Key points: School libraries have evolved to offer students and teachers everything they need See article: Modern students need modern librarians See article: 10 reasons we love school librarians For more news on school libraries, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page What makes an effective school library?

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Take Two: Clever’s Newest Effort to Help Teachers Try Before They Buy Edtech

Edsurge

To continue encouraging teachers to find tools while still keeping tabs on what they’re using, Racine has asked them to turn to another destination: the Clever Library. With the Clever Library, the company aims to give teachers more agency in finding and trying new products. So far, that includes educators in more than 60,000 U.S.

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eSpark–Self-paced Learning for Math and Reading

Ask a Tech Teacher

Create assignments from scratch or from an on-demand library where teachers select skills, grade level, and students to be targeted. Access the assignment provided by the teacher. Once that is completed, access other challenges via online apps (usually third party, outside of the eSpark app), new videos, or something else.

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On the importance of making a (reopening) plan

NeverEndingSearch

Pen Argyl school libraries are where you find the pulse of the schools. Eliminating school library programs and certified school librarian positions deprive students of rich learning opportunities, jeopardize academic and reading achievement, and perpetuate educational inequities. What do we know?

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IBM Foundation launches free online software to help K-5 teachers prepare math lessons and help students learn.

Educational Technology Guy

Teacher Advisor then dips into its library of 1,000+ videos and lesson plans, all based on national standards and vetted by top educators. The software, called Teacher Advisor with Watson , uses Watson artificial intelligence technology to help teachers instantly find math resources. Sign up takes 30 seconds.

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