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6 tips to help educators support young readers

eSchool News

The problem with emphasizing whole words Some children’s books that are used to teach reading use repetition. For example, a book may say, “I see the police officer. Repetitive books are designed based on the outdated notion that students learn to read by memorizing whole words rather than sounding out words based on phonics skills.

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Why student Cameron Samuels challenged their school’s internet filter and censorship

Hapara

During Cameron’s senior year, they gained national prominence for speaking out against their discriminatory school internet filter and book banning. Not only that, but the district also banned certain books related to LGBTQ stories, race and the Holocaust. They also distributed hundreds of banned books to young people.

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‘Simpler’ FAFSA complicates college plans for students, families

The Hechinger Report

You’ve got other expenses, like books, food and room and board and just things that come up during the year. Turner works as the head of human resources for a flooring manufacturer and her husband works as an environmental health and safety manager for a field turf company. The Education Department says that last year about 17.5

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When Colleges Sign ‘Inclusive Access’ Textbook Deals, Can Students and Professors Opt Out?

Edsurge

They also must allow students to opt out of buying bundled books so they can find resources on their own if they prefer. Public Interest Research Group , a nonprofit advocacy organization that takes a skeptical view of publishers’ efforts to automatically bill students for pre-packaged commercial course materials.

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10 Reasons to Think Before You Share Photos of Children Online – SULS0153

Shake Up Learning

As a parent and a teacher, I feel like I must advocate for our children and share this information. There is no 100% safe way to share a child’s image or information online. Kids need an audience, but remember, we do not need to share names, faces, or identifying information in order to give students an audience for their work.

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Emotional Intelligence for Librarians: A Masterclass with Loida Garcia-Febo

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

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). Emotional Intelligence: A Masterclass with Loida Garcia-Febo The Library 2.0

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One Week Away! The Library 2.0 "Mental Health and Wellness" Mini-Conference.

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

conference events, which are designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among information professionals worldwide. In her job, she helps libraries, companies and organizations strategize programs, services and strategies in areas related to these topics and many others. Please also join this Library 2.0