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Canadian School Library
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We are a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to professional research and education in the field of the school library learning commons in Canada.
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Canadian School Library @cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social · May 29
"When a school library is properly staffed by trained professionals, there are opportunities to engage students in conversations about the books they are choosing and help them make selections that fit their developmental maturity." #TLSky
➡️ www.canadianschoollibraries.ca/csl-statemen...
statement re: possible book bannings
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mrschuermann.bsky.social
Expanding the toolbox of each student for multiple means of expression💡📣

...Grade 4 modern learners discovering how to document their work in Minecraft using built in cameras & journals that can export as PDFs.

#FutureReadyPeel
#MakerEd #UDL #TLsky
#EdTech #Minecraft
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Documenting Minecraft work in the library Co-created rules for safe and equitable Minecraft play in schools at the Peel District School Board
November 5, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Grade 4 members of our visual literacy club getting dramatic with an EPIC read-aloud 😀📚

#KidLit #TLsky #ComicBooks
#LiteracySkills #ReadingIsEpic
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@capedcrusaders.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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November 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Next week (October 27-31) is Media Literacy Week and we are excited to share something we have been working on to support school Librarians and the staff and students they serve. Stay tuned! #TLChat
October 23, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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Hey 🇨🇦 school librarians. Have you seen the #DearSchoolLibrary campaign and contest?
Details here: dearschoollibrary.ca and enter contest here: bit.ly/CSLDear2025 #TLChat
October 21, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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What are you doing to celebrate Islamic History Month or Hispanic Heritage Month in your Library Learning Commons? Tag us! #Abookforeverystudent
October 21, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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Primary & junior students having critical thinking discussions about AI in schools 🤖🤔 ...this included prompt engineering in Gemini & turning our drawings into animations! Try it ➡️ tinyurl.com/ai-animate

#FutureReadyPeel #AI
#DigitalCitizenship #STEM
#EduSky #TLsky
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AI lesson at the Peel District School Board Prompt engineering with grade 4s to get the best answers to HELP them with their inquiry Lots of artificial intelligence talk about HELPING vs CHEATING on assignments when it comes to using AI assistants like Google Gemini, OpenAI ChatGPT or Microsoft CoPilot in school Getting AI smart cameras to help us with animating our drawings in the school library
October 1, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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mrschuermann.bsky.social
Discussing makerspace options in the library learning commons with primary classes that can assist them with multiple means of representing their thinking / problem-solving 💡

#FutureReadyPeel #UDL
#MakerSpace #STEM
#Makedo #Minecraft #Lego
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Tools and artifacts on display in the library at the Peel District School Board Combining 3D-printed parts with cardboard builds & crochet mini-hammocks when making solutions in the LLC Lots of makerspace tools and a little paper treehouse
October 8, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Thank you for your passion, dedication, and expertise and for making a positive difference to staff and students every day.
#SchoolLibraryMonth #HappyThanksgiving #TLChat
October 13, 2025 at 12:27 PM
cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Learn more here: canada.ca/en/canadian-...

#everychildmatters #NationalDayforTruthAndReconciliation
September 30, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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mrschuermann.bsky.social
Lots of talk this week about #GrowthMindset with modern learners as we build up their global competencies ahead of larger #STEM #MakerEd projects in the months to come 💪💡

#FutureReadyPeel
#EduSky #TLsky #OntED
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Watch 'Power of Yet' from Sesame Street Workshop Grade 1 friend building their LEGO tower up & not giving up when it falls down
September 17, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Happening during #CanadianLibraryMonth! #TLSky
librarianjones.com That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · Sep 29
They tried to silence stories, but they live on. Banned Books Week is almost here! Join us October 5-11 to celebrate the freedom to read and discover books that sparked debate and change. Stay tuned for events and reading lists! @la-cac.org #BannedBooksWeek #FreedomToRead #aasl bit.ly/3XXdrFi
September 29, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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We can't wait to celebrate Canadian Library Month (CLM): “an opportunity for Canadians not familiar with their local library to experience all the services available to them.”
#LibrariesForLife #TLSky
September 29, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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First Nation Public Library Week is coming up from October 6-10 and celebrating 25 years. Check out the various events and ways you can celebrate:
resources.olservice.ca/fnplw/2025
#TLSky #EduSky
September 16, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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tk1ng.bsky.social
#cdned #onted #CanadianEducation an opportunity to explore #STEMeducation during #cybersecurityawarenessmonth with #Canada's many centres of technical excellence.

@cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social @canadianshieldinstitute.ca @radiocanadainfo.bsky.social @orourkeguelph.bsky.social
ictc-ctic.ca ICTC-CTIC @ictc-ctic.ca · Sep 8
📢 Educators: Registration opens today for #NationalCyberDay! Access free, bilingual online digital skills curriculum on cybersafety. This national initiative is made possible in partnership with the The KnowledgeFlow Cybersafety Foundation.

🔗 Read more: goictc.link/CyberDay2025

#MissionCtrl
September 8, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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robbreakenridge.bsky.social
🎙️NEW POD 🎧
The latest on Alberta's book ban fiasco, including reaction/analysis from @cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social chair Joseph Jefferey
Plus a conversation with @noahschwartzy.bsky.social about his new book "Targeted"
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PODCAST: Alberta's book ban fiasco; Understanding Canadian gun policy & gun culture
In this episode, interviews with Joseph Jeffery from Canadian School Libraries and "Targeted" author Noah Schwartz
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September 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Are you following the book banning fiasco in Alberta, Canada? Read the full response from CSL to the Alberta ministerial order banning books
www.canadianschoollibraries.ca/csl-response...
#TLChat
September 7, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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Wishing all school library staff and students a wonderful new school year. #TLSky
September 1, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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Enjoy the final weeks of summer! If you are thinking about back to school, do check out the incredible articles in the Canadian School Library Journal which will help you with ideas in your new school year planning!

Check it out at journal.canadianschoollibraries.ca
#TLSky
August 19, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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shannonmmiller.bsky.social
The recording for our August @follettcontent.bsky.social webinar, Year-Round Celebrations: Plan Your Library's Special Events, is here, friends.🥳

Find the recording, slides, and resources here. ⬇️

It was an amazing webinar packed full of ideas and inspiration.

buff.ly/CWs95iK

#TLSky #tlchat
August 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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We are excited to welcome Jennifer Brown as co-editor for the Canadian School Library Journal.
Jennifer was the recipient of the Angela Thacker Memorial Award on January 31st, 2025 and has a wealth of experience leading, teaching, writing, and presenting.
#TLChat @jennmacbrown.bsky.social
Jenn Brown's image and title as co-editor
July 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Happy Summer! #TLSky
July 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Looking north: A uniquely Canadian path for eduction in an AI rich world.
From the Canadian School Library Journal by @chrkennedy

journal.canadianschoollibraries.ca/looking-nort...
#TLSky
Looking North: A uniquely Canadian path for education in an AI-rich world – Canadian School Libraries Journal
journal.canadianschoollibraries.ca
July 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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mrschuermann.bsky.social
The year-end report for our kindergarten to grade 5 public school library is complete! 📚🤖💡

Successes in many areas with room to grow in the future.

View the entire report & statistics here ➡️ tinyurl.com/library-report-june2025

#TLsky #SchoolLibrary
#MakerSpace #STEM
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LLC report for our Brampton, Ontario school at the Peel District School Board
June 26, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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National Indigenous Peoples Day takes place on the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. For generations, many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities have celebrated their cultures, languages, and traditions at this time of year.
More here: www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/11001000... #TLSky
June 21, 2025 at 1:42 PM