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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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Beyond the bookshelves: 3 ways school libraries have evolved to meet students’ needs

eSchool News

Once simply a quiet space to check out books, libraries have evolved to provide students with a holistic and interactive learning experience. Libraries now incorporate mixed-use furniture, movable partitions, and diverse seating arrangements to create spaces that can be easily reconfigured to accommodate various group sizes and activities.

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What is Accessible Education? Equality vs Equity in Inclusive Learning

ViewSonic Education

Equality vs equity: which one is more important in achieving accessible education? Educators and academic institutions already know this and aspire to provide s tudents with access to the best possible high-quality education regardless of their background and characteristics. What is Accessible Education? . The answer is both.

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Building and Growing a Classroom Library that Engages Early Learners

Waterford

Libraries can be powerful tools—in your classroom, school, and community—to encourage a love of reading and engage students in learning. Read on to learn about the benefits of classroom libraries and how to build and organize your own. Here are a few more ways your classroom library can turn reading enjoyment into reading engagement.

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Why an IT Asset Management System is Essential for Managing 1:1 Devices in School Libraries

Vizor

This can greatly enhance the educational experience for students providing them with access to a wide range of digital resources. However, managing and tracking these devices can be a significant challenge for school libraries. Traditionally, libraries have used library management systems to track and manage their resources.

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Federal Rule Change May Undermine ‘Inclusive Access’ Textbook Models

Edsurge

This practice has enabled the growth of a digital subscription business model for textbooks, where publishers sign deals with colleges and bookstores to charge students fees in exchange for access to mostly online versions of the course materials assigned for their classes.

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Fields of Opportunity: Cultivating Youth Development and Online Access

Edsurge

Endless Network , a global organization committed to addressing equity disparities, strategically invests worldwide to tackle challenges such as insufficient internet access. However, the challenge lies in addressing disparities in access, especially in underserved communities where internet connectivity is crucial.