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Fighting FAKE NEWS: Recommended Reading and Resources for Teachers

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1, 2016. • 18, 2016. " ' The whole flow of the information is a lot more conversational and a lot more decentralized,' says Rich Edmonds, media analyst at the Poynter Institute. " • Facebook's fake news problem in one chart. 11, 2016. • 14, 2016. • School Library Journal, Nov. 31, 2016. • 28, 2016. •

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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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Tips for Implementing Design Challenges in Your Makerspace

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In “ Challenge-Based Learning in the School Library Makerspace ,” Diana Rendina, Media Specialist and Writer, Tampa Preparatory School, Tampa, FL, presented tips for design challenges and shared experiences from working in the makerspace during her time at Stewart Middle Magnet School in Tampa, FL. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Students CAN Lead: Implementing a Student Leadership Program in your School

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In the Spring of 2016, with the help and mentoring of Cody Holt, I set out to create a similar program in our district for our students. Wrote out a draft of the Student Contract/Handbook and Interview Questions. Wrote out a Topic, Audience, Purpose document with TEKS.

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Make Your Mark for Dot Day 2016…Let the Planning Begin

Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

There is a wonderful educator’s handbook that you will receive as part of the registration. In our own library, we’ve enjoyed reading lots of stories related to dots and creativity as well as connecting Dot Day to core subject areas.

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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. It partnered with advocacy organizations to produce white papers at the 2017 and 2016 Digital Citizenship Summits.