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Understanding the legal implications of using web filters in K-12 schools

Hapara

CIPA requires schools or libraries eligible to receive discounts through the E-rate program to adopt and implement an internet safety policy. Restricting content that learners have a constitutional right to view is one of the cons of web filters in schools, according to the American Library Association.

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Master the Art of eBooks with ePUB Reader SDK

Kitaboo on EdTech

eBooks, which are digital versions of traditional print books, have revolutionized the publishing industry. An SDK provides the needed libraries and support to ensure this standard is maintained in every eBook reader. It powers dedicated e-readers, including Nook, Bookeen, and many more custom e-reading apps on iOS and Android.

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

NeverEndingSearch

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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Things To Be Grateful For This Thanksgiving – Our 2021 Gratitude List

Fractus Learning

Enough books to feed a bookworm when your budget doesn’t allow you to buy more books. Hot chocolate and a good book on a rainy day and then the joy of going outside when the sun shines again. Books that take you places and on adventures you would never have thought of and books that open a world of discovering new things.

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How to develop K-12 open educational resources

Hapara

In fact, a 2021 report on OER in K-12 found that “The number of districts designing their own curriculum is almost as large as the [number of districts selecting curriculum] from one of the top three publishers.” . If you and a team of educators are interested in writing your own digital book, there are a few options. Jupyter Notebook.

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WEBINAR: "Becoming a Resilient Librarian: Taking the Path Away From Stress and Burnout" with Dr. Steve Albrecht

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

"Becoming a Resilient Librarian: Taking the Path Away From Stress and Burnout" Part of a special Library 2.0 series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : A 60-minute training webinar presented by Library 2.0 and hosted by ALA author and library service, safety, and security expert, Dr. Steve Albrecht. TO REGISTER: Click HERE.

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FRIDAY WEBINAR: "Becoming a Resilient Librarian: Taking the Path Away From Stress and Burnout" with Dr. Steve Albrecht

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

"Becoming a Resilient Librarian: Taking the Path Away From Stress and Burnout" Part of a special Library 2.0 series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : A 60-minute training webinar presented by Library 2.0 and hosted by ALA author and library service, safety, and security expert, Dr. Steve Albrecht. TO REGISTER: Click HERE.