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Strengthening Digital Literacy Skills in Michigan with Facebook

Digital Promise

As the partnership manager of the Facebook Community Boost grant in Michigan, Celena serves as a thought partner and resource developer to partner organizations across the state. How did Grand Circus become involved with the Facebook Community Boost partnership? Describe the mission and work of Grand Circus in Michigan.

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Can Companies Like Facebook Help Close the Access Gap?

Tom Murray

This past weekend I was searching for a particular feature inside the Facebook app while on my cell phone. Can Companies like Facebook Help Close the Access Gap? While across the country, librarians are supporting those in need by promoting the great work and connectivity often available at local libraries.

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How to Get Kids Excited About Writing

The CoolCatTeacher

Authentic Experiences : Showcase student work with tools like eBooks, digital displays, and class libraries to celebrate their creativity. X: @ BookCreatorApp BlueSky: @ BookCreator.com Facebook: [link] Linked In: [link] YouTube: [link] Disclosure of Material Connection This is a “sponsored podcast episode.”

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How Librarians Continue Their Work Digitally Even as Coronavirus Closes Libraries

Edsurge

Libraries are temporarily closing their doors due to coronavirus—like so many other institutions in the wake of a growing pandemic. But what does it mean for librarians to serve patrons without a library ? But what does it mean for librarians to serve patrons without a library ?

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Inspire Families to Read and Learn This Summer

Teacher Reboot Camp

Find these events listed by the local library, the community events calendar, Facebook local events, the children’s events website, the tourist website, the local newspaper or the parks and recreation websites. Provide information on how to get a library card and access the digital materials.

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What Students Want Teachers—and Facebook—to Know About Digital Citizenship

Edsurge

It was on Facebook where she found an account dedicated to guessing why Jivani—whose hair had fallen out by age 12 due to an autoimmune disease—wore a wig to school. But it was also on Facebook where in 2011 Jivani, then in ninth grade, posted a video of her removing the wig.

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BookmarkED Addresses the State of Challenged Books with Industry-First Technology to Enable Parental Choice in School Libraries

eSchool News

DALLAS, Texas – BookmarkED , the industry-first technology solution to personalize libraries with parental choice, has announced its official launch in Texas. Library book challenges are increasing across the US. Accessing state and nation-wide, real-time, factual data on challenged books in district libraries.