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To Raise a Reader

Reading By Example

Layne and The Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease. Some hospitals will send The Read-Aloud Handbook home with new parents. Patrons can check out titles and download them on their smartphones, tablets, and computers. Two books reference much of the research on reading aloud: In Defense of Read-Aloud by Dr. Steven L.

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5 Critical Guidelines for Student Data Privacy

edWeb.net

Teachers can no longer download any app they want and use it the same day—every piece of instructional technology must be vetted for how it relates to educational goals and checked against software the school already has. Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast.

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Social and Cultural Literacy Resources for Classrooms

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Then you'll find lessons, videos, downloadables, and games organized by a few key topic areas like facilitating tough conversations, understanding bias and prejudice, and getting students civically engaged. At the top, there are featured resources as well as more comprehensive curricula. For more, check out our review.

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Deciding what matters: Authentic teaching through setting boundaries

The Cornerstone for Teachers

I was introduced to Gerardo’s work through a podcast he co-hosts with Kevin Adams called “Too Dope Teachers,” and his advocacy for equity and antiracism. I say, “I don’t need this to make sense to me, I don’t need this to be your handbook on how I need to understand you. This is for you, not for me.

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Innovative ideas for school libraries

eSchool News

Newsletters Why : Advocacy, community connections, sharing resources, showcasing student work How : Wakelet , Padlet , Smore , Google Slides, PPT “A newsletter is a wonderful way of advocating [for your library], Holzweiss said. Handbooks can summarize library services, events calendars, and important updates.