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The SLIDE Study: A chat with Deb Kachel (Part 2)

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For example, one of the things that we learned was that the majority of Hispanic school districts are twice as likely not to have school libraries as the majority non-Hispanic districts. Districts are also eliminating library clericals and paraprofessionals at alarming rates. This is a piece of hard data relating to equity.

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Four Steps to Help Students Develop a Healthy Media Diet

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The discussions shouldn’t focus on denying technology, though, said Michelle Cooper, Library Media Specialist, White Oak ISD, TX in the edWebinar “ Achieving Media Balance in a Tech-Immersed World.” ” Instead, librarians can help families learn how to maintain a healthy balance and become good digital citizens.

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Impero Software Announces New Version of its Flagship Product ? Impero Education Pro ? at ISTE 2018

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The software has been updated to include a new mental health keyword library, google authentication, and improved scalability to support larger school districts, among other features. It partnered with advocacy organizations to produce white papers at the 2017 and 2016 Digital Citizenship Summits.

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Impero Software Partners with Mental Health America to Help Identify Mental Health Concerns in Schools

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Through the partnership, MHA will help Impero build its new keyword library, which contains terms specific to mental health issues. MHA will also help Impero further develop its keyword libraries relating to suicide, self-harm and eating disorders. Impero works with partner organizations to develop the keyword libraries.

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Impero Software Announces Philip Walters as its New Chairman

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Walters also has extensive experience in the non-profit sector including as chair of Book Aid International, a charity that equips libraries in sub-Saharan African countries with textbooks and readers. In addition to providing software to schools, Impero is also supports for digital citizenship education in schools.

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A letter of support

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It’s hard to make sense of the current climate for school libraries. In other areas, library programs are being cut because some tight budgets favor more pressing priorities. As this year’s School Library Month draws to an end, I thought it might help similar efforts if I shared this recent letter. April 29, 2016.

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Impero Education Pro v6.3 wins Tech & Learning TCEA Best of Show Award

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Automatically updated keyword libraries, if desired, giving schools instant access to the latest versions. In addition to providing software to schools, Impero is also supports for digital citizenship education in schools.