Steve "It's TAY-tro" Tetreault
@drtlovesbooks.bsky.social
This is my personal account for personal thoughts. School Libraries are the cure for what ails education! | M.Ed., Ed.D., M.I. | 25 yr vet Tchr | he/him | Lots o' SLMS stuff @ http://SchoolLibLearning.net
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Student, last name Held, put a book on hold on Wed. I was out Thurs. Put it on the pick-up rack, but they didn't come get it Fri, so I tried to bring it to them in class, but they were out.
So I'm holding Held's hold that was already held.
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
So I'm holding Held's hold that was already held.
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
a shiba inu dog is smiling and looking at the camera .
Alt: a shiba inu dog is smiling and looking at the camera .
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December 6, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Student, last name Held, put a book on hold on Wed. I was out Thurs. Put it on the pick-up rack, but they didn't come get it Fri, so I tried to bring it to them in class, but they were out.
So I'm holding Held's hold that was already held.
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
So I'm holding Held's hold that was already held.
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
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Works for snowmen, too. And Grinch. I’ve done it.
December 6, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Works for snowmen, too. And Grinch. I’ve done it.
A little music to start the day:
Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers Band *All the Gold In California* youtu.be/0DgtSMOPcR0
Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers Band *All the Gold In California* youtu.be/0DgtSMOPcR0
All the Gold In California
YouTube video by Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers Band - Topic
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December 6, 2025 at 1:17 PM
A little music to start the day:
Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers Band *All the Gold In California* youtu.be/0DgtSMOPcR0
Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers Band *All the Gold In California* youtu.be/0DgtSMOPcR0
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When Dr's don't know what is wrong, but your work bestie does...
December 6, 2025 at 1:18 AM
When Dr's don't know what is wrong, but your work bestie does...
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When you buy into the USPS as a business losing money, you are buying into losing these other public services:
-libraries
-public schools
-fire/EMT/911
-public transportation
-senior services
-public utilities
-roads & infrastructure
And MORE...
Public good costs very little for the benefits.
-libraries
-public schools
-fire/EMT/911
-public transportation
-senior services
-public utilities
-roads & infrastructure
And MORE...
Public good costs very little for the benefits.
December 5, 2025 at 11:44 PM
When you buy into the USPS as a business losing money, you are buying into losing these other public services:
-libraries
-public schools
-fire/EMT/911
-public transportation
-senior services
-public utilities
-roads & infrastructure
And MORE...
Public good costs very little for the benefits.
-libraries
-public schools
-fire/EMT/911
-public transportation
-senior services
-public utilities
-roads & infrastructure
And MORE...
Public good costs very little for the benefits.
I've been really good at not getting sick for the past few years, but I blew it this week.
It's mostly just a head cold, but I'm so out of practice my body is like, "What the hell, dude?!?" 😂
It's mostly just a head cold, but I'm so out of practice my body is like, "What the hell, dude?!?" 😂
a stuffed animal is laying on a couch with a blanket and a napkin in its mouth .
Alt: a stuffed animal is laying on a couch with a blanket and a napkin in its mouth .
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December 6, 2025 at 12:38 AM
I've been really good at not getting sick for the past few years, but I blew it this week.
It's mostly just a head cold, but I'm so out of practice my body is like, "What the hell, dude?!?" 😂
It's mostly just a head cold, but I'm so out of practice my body is like, "What the hell, dude?!?" 😂
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How to support the freedom to read and anti-book ban advocacy through holiday giving. A roundup of over 10 ideas that include more than buying banned books–this is the "and" part that follows: bookriot.com/gifting-with...
How to Support Anti Book Censorship Work Through Holiday Giving: Book Censorship News, December 5, 2025
In addition to gifting a banned book, what can you do to help someone get excited and engaged in the fight for the freedom to read?
bookriot.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:47 PM
How to support the freedom to read and anti-book ban advocacy through holiday giving. A roundup of over 10 ideas that include more than buying banned books–this is the "and" part that follows: bookriot.com/gifting-with...
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This news piece from March 14, 1952 showcases the same exact nonsense from book banners then as today. "It was never my intention to bar the book," Murphy added. "I only advised the bookstore not to sell it."
December 5, 2025 at 8:06 PM
This news piece from March 14, 1952 showcases the same exact nonsense from book banners then as today. "It was never my intention to bar the book," Murphy added. "I only advised the bookstore not to sell it."
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Why doesn't any one of our elected officials have a spine?
BREAKING: HB 1032, Indiana's mid-decade gerrymandering bill, has passed the House 57-41. The proposed map would restructure all nine districts for 2026, splitting communities and weakening hard-fought representation. Now it heads to the Senate.
December 5, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Why doesn't any one of our elected officials have a spine?
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YALSA's Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults shortlist is here. It's great! Some REALLY good books here.
It's also very white (& I think that's partly because of how few YA nonfiction works by authors of color came out this year).
www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
It's also very white (& I think that's partly because of how few YA nonfiction works by authors of color came out this year).
www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
YALSA announces 2026 Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults finalists
The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), selected five books as finalists for the 2026 Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Awar...
www.ala.org
December 5, 2025 at 9:01 PM
YALSA's Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults shortlist is here. It's great! Some REALLY good books here.
It's also very white (& I think that's partly because of how few YA nonfiction works by authors of color came out this year).
www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
It's also very white (& I think that's partly because of how few YA nonfiction works by authors of color came out this year).
www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
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December 5, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Check it out - a school library with a Christmas tree made out of books!
(I mean, I'm not THRILLED with pushing a particular religion's holiday iconography, but it's well done!)
#TLSky #EduSk #SchoolLibrarians
www.reddit.com/r/librarians...
(I mean, I'm not THRILLED with pushing a particular religion's holiday iconography, but it's well done!)
#TLSky #EduSk #SchoolLibrarians
www.reddit.com/r/librarians...
From the librarians community on Reddit: This Christmas book tree at the school I work at:
Explore this post and more from the librarians community
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December 5, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Check it out - a school library with a Christmas tree made out of books!
(I mean, I'm not THRILLED with pushing a particular religion's holiday iconography, but it's well done!)
#TLSky #EduSk #SchoolLibrarians
www.reddit.com/r/librarians...
(I mean, I'm not THRILLED with pushing a particular religion's holiday iconography, but it's well done!)
#TLSky #EduSk #SchoolLibrarians
www.reddit.com/r/librarians...
I really need CA's law that commercials' volume can't be louder than the show it's in to go nation-wide...
a skeleton is sitting in a chair with a lamp on top of his head
Alt: a man wearing sunglasses is sitting in a leather living room chair and being blasted by sound waves that are pushing his hair and tie back.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:21 PM
I really need CA's law that commercials' volume can't be louder than the show it's in to go nation-wide...
Wife had her loudest friend over today for Cookie Day. They make cookies in the morning then shop in the afternoon.
Came home to an empty house, started watching some TV. They came back, and I ended up just writing off the episode of TV I was watching as a lost cause - couldn't hear a word! 😂
Came home to an empty house, started watching some TV. They came back, and I ended up just writing off the episode of TV I was watching as a lost cause - couldn't hear a word! 😂
a man wearing glasses and a suit says i 'm unable to control the pitch or volume of my voice
Alt: a man wearing glasses and a suit says i 'm unable to control the pitch or volume of my voice
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December 5, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Wife had her loudest friend over today for Cookie Day. They make cookies in the morning then shop in the afternoon.
Came home to an empty house, started watching some TV. They came back, and I ended up just writing off the episode of TV I was watching as a lost cause - couldn't hear a word! 😂
Came home to an empty house, started watching some TV. They came back, and I ended up just writing off the episode of TV I was watching as a lost cause - couldn't hear a word! 😂
District budget approved in July, not all of a dept's $ is spent; how can you declare that the budget is frozen?
“Your budget is $100. You’ve spent $20. But you can’t spend your final $80, because it wouldn't be fair to those who didn't spend their money.”
???
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
“Your budget is $100. You’ve spent $20. But you can’t spend your final $80, because it wouldn't be fair to those who didn't spend their money.”
???
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
a cartoon dog holding a piece of paper and a pencil with the words " it just don 't add up " below it
Alt: a cartoon dog holding a piece of paper and a pencil with the words " it just don 't add up " below it
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December 5, 2025 at 9:53 PM
District budget approved in July, not all of a dept's $ is spent; how can you declare that the budget is frozen?
“Your budget is $100. You’ve spent $20. But you can’t spend your final $80, because it wouldn't be fair to those who didn't spend their money.”
???
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
“Your budget is $100. You’ve spent $20. But you can’t spend your final $80, because it wouldn't be fair to those who didn't spend their money.”
???
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
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#TLSky #EduSky Read the 12/5/25 @oif.bsky.social #IntellectualFreedom News. A positive story: CA high school library retains books edsource.org/updates/scho.... Read more on #censorship, academic freedom/student speech, legislation, @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social news. www.oif.ala.org/intellectual...
UPDATE: Board rejects requests to remove books from SLO County high school library
The latest education news updates from EdSource.
edsource.org
December 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM
#TLSky #EduSky Read the 12/5/25 @oif.bsky.social #IntellectualFreedom News. A positive story: CA high school library retains books edsource.org/updates/scho.... Read more on #censorship, academic freedom/student speech, legislation, @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social news. www.oif.ala.org/intellectual...
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The Book Doctor apparently now has a full-time job. The Book Hospital is filling. (A library volunteer created this AND is the expert in all things book repair).
#TLSky
#TLSky
December 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The Book Doctor apparently now has a full-time job. The Book Hospital is filling. (A library volunteer created this AND is the expert in all things book repair).
#TLSky
#TLSky
I hope I was sneakier than these kids when I was a middle schooler. Even as their attempts to be sneaky are annoying, they’re still laughable.
Kid nearly dislocated his eyeballs trying to sneak a peek sideways to see if I was looking his way.
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
Kid nearly dislocated his eyeballs trying to sneak a peek sideways to see if I was looking his way.
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
a baby is sitting on a wooden floor and making a funny face
Alt: a baby is sitting on a wooden floor and making a funny face
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December 5, 2025 at 9:49 PM
I hope I was sneakier than these kids when I was a middle schooler. Even as their attempts to be sneaky are annoying, they’re still laughable.
Kid nearly dislocated his eyeballs trying to sneak a peek sideways to see if I was looking his way.
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
Kid nearly dislocated his eyeballs trying to sneak a peek sideways to see if I was looking his way.
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
Trying to make it easier for Ss to understand who to believe online. Here’s my first draft pitch:
Who do you believe online -
The person sharing info you may not always agree with but who says those things even though it doesn’t make them any more money…
OR
1/
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
Who do you believe online -
The person sharing info you may not always agree with but who says those things even though it doesn’t make them any more money…
OR
1/
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
a man in a plaid shirt stands next to a woman in a green sweater with the word studio on the bottom left
Alt: a man in a plaid shirt stands next to a woman in a green sweater with the word studio on the bottom left
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December 5, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Trying to make it easier for Ss to understand who to believe online. Here’s my first draft pitch:
Who do you believe online -
The person sharing info you may not always agree with but who says those things even though it doesn’t make them any more money…
OR
1/
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
Who do you believe online -
The person sharing info you may not always agree with but who says those things even though it doesn’t make them any more money…
OR
1/
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
"State Department to deny visas to fact checkers and others, citing 'censorship'"
'Cause apparently pointing out lies is censorship.
(Tell me THAT'S not an #InfoLit lesson!)
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
'Cause apparently pointing out lies is censorship.
(Tell me THAT'S not an #InfoLit lesson!)
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
State Department to deny visas to fact checkers and others, citing 'censorship'
The order is focused on applicants for H-1B visas, which are frequently used by tech companies and is part of a campaign by the Trump administration against online content moderation.
www.npr.org
December 5, 2025 at 9:44 PM
"State Department to deny visas to fact checkers and others, citing 'censorship'"
'Cause apparently pointing out lies is censorship.
(Tell me THAT'S not an #InfoLit lesson!)
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
'Cause apparently pointing out lies is censorship.
(Tell me THAT'S not an #InfoLit lesson!)
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
Oh, man - had an idea in the shower that would be a TON of work, but if it paid off, would be great for my Ss...
Finding time! How does one find the time! 😂
Finding time! How does one find the time! 😂
a black and white clock with a spiral in the center
Alt: a black and white clock with a spiral in the center
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December 5, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Oh, man - had an idea in the shower that would be a TON of work, but if it paid off, would be great for my Ss...
Finding time! How does one find the time! 😂
Finding time! How does one find the time! 😂
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As reading scores decline worldwide, educators are focusing more on improving the "reading culture" in schools, especially at the secondary level. This article from the UK shares some great tips for encouraging students to read more
www.sec-ed.co.uk/content/best...
#EduSky #TLSky
www.sec-ed.co.uk/content/best...
#EduSky #TLSky
Building a strong reading culture in school: Seven lessons from Redhill Academy Trust - SecEd
Practical strategies to build a reading culture in schools. How Redhill Academy Trust doubled student reading engagement
www.sec-ed.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 1:13 AM
As reading scores decline worldwide, educators are focusing more on improving the "reading culture" in schools, especially at the secondary level. This article from the UK shares some great tips for encouraging students to read more
www.sec-ed.co.uk/content/best...
#EduSky #TLSky
www.sec-ed.co.uk/content/best...
#EduSky #TLSky
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A crucial part of nurturing a schoolwide reading culture is that the adults in the building model being readers, yet many adults struggle to find time and energy for reading: A Reading Guide for Grownups Who Don’t Read
www.vox.com/even-better/...
#EduSky #TLSky
www.vox.com/even-better/...
#EduSky #TLSky
A reading guide for grownups who don’t read
Librarian secrets to getting into books for the very first time.
www.vox.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:14 AM
A crucial part of nurturing a schoolwide reading culture is that the adults in the building model being readers, yet many adults struggle to find time and energy for reading: A Reading Guide for Grownups Who Don’t Read
www.vox.com/even-better/...
#EduSky #TLSky
www.vox.com/even-better/...
#EduSky #TLSky
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🌟 Introducing… The NextGen Lit Society with @allstora! 📚✨
A new #bookclub for readers who read at all levels! $1 for ur first month! I’ll be choosing #books across MG, YA, NA. adult, + Qs, swag, even special author visits on select months.
Join us → allstora.com/pages/the-ne... #tlsky #skybrarians
Join us → allstora.com/pages/the-ne... #tlsky #skybrarians
December 5, 2025 at 3:32 AM
🌟 Introducing… The NextGen Lit Society with @allstora! 📚✨
A new #bookclub for readers who read at all levels! $1 for ur first month! I’ll be choosing #books across MG, YA, NA. adult, + Qs, swag, even special author visits on select months.
Join us → allstora.com/pages/the-ne... #tlsky #skybrarians
Join us → allstora.com/pages/the-ne... #tlsky #skybrarians
