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Excite, expand, equitize: Using data to support reading

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For example, in following the data on average-time-per-book by format we learned that our students were spending more time in audiobook texts than in ebooks. Using data for advocacy Increasing funding to expand our collection of audiobooks is just one example of the many ways we’re using data for advocacy.

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On the importance of making a (reopening) plan

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In fact, in the face of our unprecedented situation, PSLA President, Cathi Fuhrman recently shared a space for sharing Reopening Plans or Protocols and a space to view the submitted examples. Kim shared that she and her colleagues often describe advocacy in the context of the neverending burden of Sysyphus. Lady Gaga is always right.

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Navigating the ‘Wild West’ of Digital Collections in Schools

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My administrators have no idea that we don’t pay the same for an ebook as they do on Amazon,” Luhtala said. A book that costs a consumer $39 might cost a school $150, in part because if the school will own the ebook in perpetuity, many more people will read it than one consumer. They’ve come into this world begrudgingly.”

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Planning for the Total Cost of Edtech Initiatives

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For example, while Linson’s district avoided grants for most of their initiative, they knew that many teachers would need assistance using the new digital tools. For example, his district decided to stop hosting the tech applications on site and moved them to the cloud. In addition, they’ve transitioned to ebooks to save more dollars.

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Innovative ideas for school libraries

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During the 2021-2022 school year, the Reading School District saw over 13,000 ebooks and audiobooks checked out through the Sora K-12 reading app. Go digital with eBooks and audiobooks. Librarians should provide professional development on how to use eBooks and audiobooks to support students’ special needs.