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Curriculum Opinion Paul Horton: The War on Books II: Certified School Librarians Are the New Disappeared
Nothing could be clearer, given the mountains of evidence cited here and that can be accessed very easily, that a strong school library program staffed with certified librarians has a very positive effective on learning within underserved communities.
Anthony Cody, April 14, 2014
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9 min read
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Classroom Technology Leader To Learn From Colorado Administrator Forges New Path for School Librarians
When budget cuts forced her district to cut back on librarians’ schedules, Julie A. Bowline re-deployed her librarians as digital literacy teachers.
Katie Ash, February 28, 2014
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6 min read
Curriculum New Book Explores Cultural Competence
A new collection of short papers introduces public and school librarians to teaching and selecting books for cultural competence.
Amy Wickner, December 9, 2013
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2 min read
Curriculum Library of Congress Revamping Technology, Reading Rooms
The Library of Congress is overhauling both its technological capacities and physical spaces, and not everyone agrees with the changes, according to a recent Washington Post report.
Michael Hricik, September 6, 2013
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1 min read
Left: Taylor Daye, 15, takes pictures of fish in an aquarium while experimenting with a digital camera at the YouMedia Center at the Columbus Metropolitan Library in Columbus, Ohio. At center: The library is working with several cultural institutions in Columbus to increase young people's learning opportunities. Right: Chris Rogers, 16, mixes an audio project at the library's YouMedia lab.
Left: Taylor Daye, 15, takes pictures of fish in an aquarium while experimenting with a digital camera at the YouMedia Center at the Columbus Metropolitan Library in Columbus, Ohio. At center: The library is working with several cultural institutions in Columbus to increase young people's learning opportunities. Right: Chris Rogers, 16, mixes an audio project at the library's YouMedia lab.
Joshua A. Bickel for Education Week
Reading & Literacy Public Libraries Add Multimedia Learning to Digital Mission
Public libraries are moving deeper into digital learning, often in partnership with schools and other institutions, to help prepare students for the skills they'll need for college and careers.
Nora Fleming, September 4, 2013
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8 min read
Curriculum FCC to Overhaul E-Rate for Schools, Libraries
Following testimony from Maine state librarian Linda Lord, FCC commissioners voted to publicly release a plan for the federal E-rate program.
Amy Wickner, July 19, 2013
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2 min read
Reading & Literacy "There Are No Good Books Which Are Only for Children"
A new exhibit at the New York Public Library explores the history of children's literature through books, installations, and other artifacts.
Ellen Wexler, July 2, 2013
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2 min read
Curriculum Literary Mapping: Don't Reinvent the Wheel
A writer, scholar, and developer launch a new interactive app for mapping places in fiction - but they're not working in a vacuum.
Amy Wickner, July 1, 2013
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5 min read
Curriculum New York Public Library Announces New Library Design
The New York Public Library announced a new design for the Donnell Library Center.
Amy Wickner, May 7, 2013
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1 min read
Curriculum Pew Research: Parent Engagement With Libraries Remains High
Even in an era when more parents than ever can access information at home via technology, they find libraries to be important, according to a study by The Pew Research Center.
Michele Molnar, May 3, 2013
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2 min read
Curriculum Free Books for Students in Need
First Book has over a million books that they would like to distribute to schools and programs that serve predominantly low-income students that are also located in states affected by last year's Hurricane Sandy.
Catherine A. Cardno, April 23, 2013
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1 min read
Curriculum The Art of Classifying Graphic Novels
Graphic novels can be hard to classify, thanks to their diverse formats and subject matter.
Amy Wickner, April 4, 2013
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2 min read
Curriculum 'Hypertext Narrative, Kinetic Poetry': Library of Congress to Highlight Electronic Literature
The Electronic Literature Showcase explores the confluence of art, writing, gaming, and technology.
Amy Wickner, March 25, 2013
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3 min read
Curriculum Friday Roundup: Scholastic, FirstBook, and the National Archives
This week's Roundup includes book and library announcements from Scholastic, FirstBook, and the National Archives.
Catherine A. Cardno, March 15, 2013
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2 min read
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