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How to Cope with Bullying

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Started in 2006, it aims to educate and raise awareness of bullying prevention around the world and is supported by hundreds of schools, corporations, and celebrities. Petrosina, Guckenburg, DeVoe, and Hanson, 2010 ). Davis and Nixon, 2010 ). October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Why is this so important?

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Kids Don’t Fail, Schools Fail Kids: Sir Ken Robinson on the 'Learning Revolution'

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But in 2006, he gained recognition for something that no other TED speaker in history has done. Founded in 2010 and heavily focused on STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) and experiential learning, MindDrive got headlines when its first cohort created a fully-functioning car that ran on the “power” of social media Tweets.

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Announcing Amazing Keynote and Distinguished Speakers for the School Leadership Summit

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Until December, 2010, Yong Zhao was University Distinguished Professor at the College of Education, Michigan State University, where he also served as the founding director of the Center for Teaching and Technology, executive director of the Confucius Institute , as well as the US-China Center for Research on Educational Excellence.

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What Kids Need for Optimal Health and School Engagement

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Research shows that including a variety of stakeholders—from parents to students to school teachers and staff—in the design and implementation of a school change is critical to its success (Mitra&Gross, 2009; Osberg, Pope, &Galloway, 2006; Rice, 2011).Will For tweens and teens it can also include some time spent on social media.

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Final Schedule - "Wholehearted Libraries" Online Mini-Conference on Tuesday, March 10th

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Participants are encouraged to use #library2020 and #wholeheartedlibraries on their social media posts leading up to and during the event. We invite all library professionals, employers, LIS students, and educators to participate in this event. Garcia-Febo holds a BA in Business Education and MLS from the University of Puerto Rico.

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Registration and Call for Proposals Now Open for "Libraries of the Future" on October 6th (Oline)

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

You can also use #library2016 on social media posts leading up to and during the event. Prior to joining the City of Boston in 2006, Nigel worked for and launched a series of technology start-ups in the Boston area. Please register HERE to attend live or to receive the recording links. Please also join the Library 2.0

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Registration and Call for Proposals Now Open for "Libraries of the Future" on October 6th (Oline)

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

You can also use #library2016 on social media posts leading up to and during the event. Prior to joining the City of Boston in 2006, Nigel worked for and launched a series of technology start-ups in the Boston area. Please register HERE to attend live or to receive the recording links. Please also join the Library 2.0