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What role should a teacher play in choosing books kids read?

The Cornerstone for Teachers

Previously , I wrote about the tension surrounding book choice in schools from four main parties: parents, teachers, students, and admin. Guiding students in book choices is not an administrator’s role, as I understand it; we trust the mentors directly speaking into students’ lives for that. Maybe you’re angry about book bans.

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A year in the life of a small-town superintendent shows the federal bailout won’t be enough

The Hechinger Report

At 8:01 p.m., States and the federal government contribute some money to school budgets, but most are still dependent on local support to survive. The school district welcomed all elementary students back for in-person learning in early December. Lisa Grant accepted the job as superintendent of Centralia schools in January 2020.