The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 1, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) nextThursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. The book is available for preorder and will be released in October of 2023.

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Iterating Toward Openness

MARCH 21, 2023

At some point over the last decade, open educational resources (OER) advocacy in US higher education became zero textbook costs (ZTC) advocacy. The idea of “zero textbook costs” makes a kind of sense when you believe that the ideal instructional materials are books.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 5, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) this Thursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. The book is available for preorder and will be released in October of 2023.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 3, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. The book is available for preorder and will be released in October of 2023.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 22, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. The book is available for preorder and will be released in October of 2023.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 29, 2018

Even with little access to technology teachers can add background music to a story or show students a short clip to spark conversation or inspire ideas for writing. If you like these ideas, take one of my courses or check out my books. 9 Advocacy Groups & Events Enhancing ELT. 10 Uplifting Ways Students Can Use Technology.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 23, 2024

They find at least two sources, one of which is an editorial, website or promotional materials for an advocacy group, or some other type of opinion about the issue. Sources for Leveled Text Reading A to Z ( [link] ) provides a variety of books and passages. Making difficult books accessible and easy books acceptable.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

During Cameron’s senior year, they gained national prominence for speaking out against their discriminatory school internet filter and book banning. voices have been rising up to limit the content learners can access in school. Not only that, but the district also banned certain books related to LGBTQ stories, race and the Holocaust.

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Waterford

JULY 9, 2020

Her speech at the 2019 UN Climate Action Summit, which you can access on YouTube , is a great way to show students that everyone—even young people—can do their part to take care of our planet. At 11 years old, Marley Dias was frustrated that most children’s books she saw didn’t represent the cultural diversity of herself or her peers.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 20, 2017

Chun’s district is at the forefront of a national movement to turn K-12 librarians into indispensable digital mavens who can help classroom teachers craft tech-savvy lesson plans, teach kids to think critically about online research, and remake libraries into lively, high-tech hubs of collaborative learning — while still helping kids get books.

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Edsurge

MAY 24, 2023

The state partnered with Asian Americans Advancing Justice Chicago (AAAJ Chicago) — a local advocacy organization focused on advancing civil rights and racial equity, which advocated for the passage of the TEAACH Act — to support implementation. It’s not even guaranteed that district- and school-based staff are aware of the mandate at all.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2022

‘Appalling and unacceptable’ School closures took students and teachers out of the classroom, and the switch to remote learning exposed various inequalities in education— including issues like broadband access. The groups argue that politicians and school officials have misplaced energy on issues like book bans.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 24, 2019

Then, being announced today, is " Library Advocacy: Everyday Marketing Tools and Techniques " with Dr. Sue Alman on February 21st. Webinars gives you access to the live Webinar, as well as any-time access to the recording afterward. Dr. Alman’s book, Marketing for Libraries, is in its second edition. in English.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 31, 2024

Mental Health and Wellness Series OVERVIEW Emotional Intelligence (EI) is how you manage yourself and your relationships with others, according to Daniel Goleman, who popularized the construct in his book Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ (1995). Unlimited and non-expiring access for those log-ins.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 23, 2019

The National Association of Graduate-Professional Students and other advocacy groups are lobbying Congress to mandate training for graduate mentors and advisors. The post Universities increasingly turn to graduate programs to balance their books appeared first on The Hechinger Report. Thomas University Provost Jeremy Moreland.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Even as FAST Funds help to fill gaps in social services today, labor leaders think that in the future, the movement has the potential to organize faculty and staff around advocacy for campus policies that actually close those gaps for low-income students and educators. What if you were not just disseminating aid to students?” Kirtley says.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 30, 2023

Those spaces included things such as therapeutic herbal diffusers, earphones to listen to calming sounds, books and journals to write their thoughts. When students saw the results of the work they had done, this affirmed how identity, advocacy and doing the work yields positive results.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 5, 2019

Somehow, he connected with books though and became a high school and college graduate. Tom: You know, I read a really good book lately by a professor at UT at Knoxville, from Dr. Amy Broemmel. And the book is called Learning to be Teacher Leaders. In the book, she identified three characteristics of the really great teachers.

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Edsurge

MARCH 18, 2021

With the movement for no-tuition community college gaining momentum in more states and earning top billing in President Biden’s education agenda , experts in college access and affordability advise caution about using that potent four-letter word: f-r-e-e. Don’t just think about access and enrollment,” Jackson says.

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Edsurge

JUNE 8, 2020

As my family often says— what was in those books ? It’s one that is well integrated with a much larger ecosystem; it does not only work if happening separately from a students’ food insecurity or need for child care or spotty access to the internet. Those who dared to teach them would also be beaten. Knowledge is power, after all.

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NeverEndingSearch

OCTOBER 12, 2020

I’ve read their books and articles. He understands that digital equity doesn’t simply mean access to broadband or computers. It also means access to school librarians. It means access to someone who can teach the skills that students need to be successful. I’ve heard them speak.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Somehow, he connected with books though and became a high school and college graduate. Tom: You know, I read a really good book lately by a professor at UT at Knoxville, from Dr. Amy Broemmel. And the book is called Learning to be Teacher Leaders. In the book, she identified three characteristics of the really great teachers.

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NeverEndingSearch

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Our students are granted the opportunity to flourish with access to knowledge, resources, the world of literature and the creation of school community. Approximately 50 schools have libraries with catalog systems, and all schools have a subscription to PA Power Library, which makes libraries virtually accessible to all schools.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

So what are some of the resources that counselors can access that will help them in this area? It’s completely free and very accessible. When they see that there’s a way for them to achieve this goal and support their students, it actually feels very accessible to them. Angela: (laughs) Yes! Angela: Absolutely. Bio as submitted.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 5, 2022

Mike explains that in brainstorming content for their book, Inclusive Learning 365, the authors began thinking about individual tools. The book, Inclusive Learning 365 , is organized as small “nuggets” of information. The book itself is meant to be a resource and tool for educators. Looking Ahead. © Shake Up Learning 2022.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

COST: $95 /person - includes access to the live session as well as the recording, access to the attendee discussion forum, and a certificate of attendance. Dr. Alman’s book, Marketing for Libraries , is in its second edition. For group or other purchases, please email steve@learningrevolution.com.)

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

You’ve got other expenses, like books, food and room and board and just things that come up during the year. Yolanda Watson Spiva, president of the advocacy group Complete College America, said she’s worried that the “domino effect” started by the delayed FAFSA is going to eventually affect college completion rates.

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The Daring Librarian

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

Letters for Libraries: It''s Not Just About Books. Many of the other grants ask for the ability to provide longer library hours, summer hours, parental use of libraries, family literacy events, professional development on collaboration for librarians, and addition of books or technology for libraries in rural areas or impoverished areas.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 9, 2023

If we add health and financial crises, polarized communities, and book banning among others, the result is the chaotic environment we are experiencing. DATE: Thursday, June 1st, 2023, at 2:00 pm US - Eastern Time COST: $99/person - includes any-time access to the recording and the presentation slides and receiving a participation certificate.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 27, 2023

Garcia-Febo is worldwide known for her passion about diversity, communities, sustainability, innovation and digital transformation, library workers, library advocacy, wellness for library workers, and new librarians about which she has taught in 44 countries. She published more than 30 research papers and two books.

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EdTechSandyK

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Vision includes not replacing books based on bindings wearing out, but purchasing content (EX: Shakespeare) and keeping it. Second barrier is lack of access to digital high speed connections at home. We need to make sure people have a way to access the content. Equal access for children of poverty is an issue.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Check out their book titled Beyond Core Expectations: A Schoolwide Framework for Serving the Not-So-Common Learner published by Corwin. In our attempt to identify these youngsters, we hope to better serve them through our advocacy for a school-wide framework to support their learning needs. Dove, and Dr. Audrey Cohan.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 22, 2023

Garcia-Febo is worldwide known for her passion about diversity, communities, sustainability, innovation and digital transformation, library workers, library advocacy, wellness for library workers, and new librarians about which she has taught in 44 countries. She published more than 30 research papers and two books.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Department of Education’s Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) program. At Generation Hope, we are building a policy and advocacy agenda driven by student parents all over the country that will prioritize removing financial barriers to college completion for Black parents.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 22, 2022

The wave of bills to limit the mention of LGBTQ+ topics, ban certain books and categorize gender affirming care for trans children as abuse is “targeting people’s existence and their ability to feel safe and supported,” Moran said. Politics have also presented a challenge for LGBTQ+ students, they said. Black students.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 31, 2023

Garcia-Febo is worldwide known for her passion about diversity, communities, sustainability, innovation and digital transformation, library workers, library advocacy, wellness for library workers, and new librarians about which she has taught in 44 countries. She published more than 30 research papers and two books.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 9, 2020

NEW YORK — Countless ideas about getting students to and through college have come from policymakers, lawmakers and any number of advocacy groups. I had been scheduled to talk with author Paul Tough at SXSW EDU about his book “ The Years That Matter Most: How College Makes or Breaks Us.” Sign up for The Hechinger newsletter.

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