Carolyn Foote
@technolibrary.bsky.social
Technolibrary. Former teacher, techie librarian and now Tx #FReadomfighter. I support intellectual freedom and student voice. Keynoter, author on techie stuff! Former White House Champion of Change
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This is what AABB has been talking about. This is a truly insane overreach, and people on the ground are really scared.
1. In Tennessee, public libraries have closed for up to a week to facilitate a Trump-inspired book purge.
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett (R) has ordered most of the state's public librarians to remove children's books with LGBTQ characters or themes.
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett (R) has ordered most of the state's public librarians to remove children's books with LGBTQ characters or themes.
Tennessee public libraries close for Trump-inspired book purge
One hundred and eighty-one public libraries in Tennessee are reviewing their children’s collections after Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett (R) ordered them to remove books with LGBTQ themes…
popular.info
November 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
This is what AABB has been talking about. This is a truly insane overreach, and people on the ground are really scared.
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Mark your calendar! Senator José Menéndez & Family invite you to the Senate District 26 Holiday Party! ❄️
🗓️Fri., Dec. 5
⏰6-8pm
📍Callaghan Ballroom at Garcia Event Center
1416 Callaghan Road
🟢RSVP directly to reserve your seat: bit.ly/SD26HolidayP...
#SanAntonio
🗓️Fri., Dec. 5
⏰6-8pm
📍Callaghan Ballroom at Garcia Event Center
1416 Callaghan Road
🟢RSVP directly to reserve your seat: bit.ly/SD26HolidayP...
#SanAntonio
November 25, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Mark your calendar! Senator José Menéndez & Family invite you to the Senate District 26 Holiday Party! ❄️
🗓️Fri., Dec. 5
⏰6-8pm
📍Callaghan Ballroom at Garcia Event Center
1416 Callaghan Road
🟢RSVP directly to reserve your seat: bit.ly/SD26HolidayP...
#SanAntonio
🗓️Fri., Dec. 5
⏰6-8pm
📍Callaghan Ballroom at Garcia Event Center
1416 Callaghan Road
🟢RSVP directly to reserve your seat: bit.ly/SD26HolidayP...
#SanAntonio
Join us at #NCTE for the powerful @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social !
November 20, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Join us at #NCTE for the powerful @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social !
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Tim Davis was previously hired by some school boards without a public vote, including Grapevine-Colleyville and Keller.
I've been told the State Board of Education didn't vote on his hiring either.
www.star-telegram.com/news/local/a...
www.star-telegram.com/news/local/a...
I've been told the State Board of Education didn't vote on his hiring either.
www.star-telegram.com/news/local/a...
www.star-telegram.com/news/local/a...
After heated debate, Keller school board approves Tim Davis as legal counsel
The district has paid hundreds of thousands for Davis’ services over the past three years during a time of financial challenges.
www.star-telegram.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Tim Davis was previously hired by some school boards without a public vote, including Grapevine-Colleyville and Keller.
I've been told the State Board of Education didn't vote on his hiring either.
www.star-telegram.com/news/local/a...
www.star-telegram.com/news/local/a...
I've been told the State Board of Education didn't vote on his hiring either.
www.star-telegram.com/news/local/a...
www.star-telegram.com/news/local/a...
So we don’t have enough money for health care or SNAP but we can pay a tiny country?
United States paid Eswatini $5.1M to accept deportees from third countries, Eswatini’s finance minister confirmed to Reuters.
November 20, 2025 at 3:34 AM
So we don’t have enough money for health care or SNAP but we can pay a tiny country?
Interesting @laneyhawes.bsky.social @frankstrong.bsky.social
Scooplet: the Texas State Board of Education signed an emergency contract to hire Tim Davis, former general counsel of the Tarrant County GOP and now candidate for chairman. I previously reported that four local school boards taken over by well-financed right wing candidates also hired Davis.
November 20, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Interesting @laneyhawes.bsky.social @frankstrong.bsky.social
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Court order striking down Texas redistricting map upends plans for candidates across the state.
Texas redistricting ruling upends candidates’ plans for 2026
Republicans who were planning to run for newly gerrymandered districts may have to reassess, while Democrats who were drawn out of their seats could suddenly have a path back to Congress.
www.texastribune.org
November 19, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Court order striking down Texas redistricting map upends plans for candidates across the state.
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A federal court Tuesday blocked Texas from using its newly drawn congressional map in next year’s midterms, ruling that the map is likely an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. https://cnn.it/4oNXBry
November 18, 2025 at 6:51 PM
A federal court Tuesday blocked Texas from using its newly drawn congressional map in next year’s midterms, ruling that the map is likely an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. https://cnn.it/4oNXBry
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BREAKING: A federal court blocked Texas from implementing its new congressional map that discriminates against voters of color for the 2026 midterm elections.
This ruling reaffirms that voters get to choose our politicians, not the other way around.
This ruling reaffirms that voters get to choose our politicians, not the other way around.
November 18, 2025 at 8:40 PM
BREAKING: A federal court blocked Texas from implementing its new congressional map that discriminates against voters of color for the 2026 midterm elections.
This ruling reaffirms that voters get to choose our politicians, not the other way around.
This ruling reaffirms that voters get to choose our politicians, not the other way around.
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🚨 Tonight! 🚨
Tune into App Smash! 📲
@shannonmmiller.bsky.social joins 25+ other educators for a fast-paced hour of quick-fire demos, fresh ideas, and powerful digital tools transforming libraries and classrooms.
You won't want to miss this!
Register now: https://bit.ly/4oelac0
Tune into App Smash! 📲
@shannonmmiller.bsky.social joins 25+ other educators for a fast-paced hour of quick-fire demos, fresh ideas, and powerful digital tools transforming libraries and classrooms.
You won't want to miss this!
Register now: https://bit.ly/4oelac0
November 18, 2025 at 8:21 PM
🚨 Tonight! 🚨
Tune into App Smash! 📲
@shannonmmiller.bsky.social joins 25+ other educators for a fast-paced hour of quick-fire demos, fresh ideas, and powerful digital tools transforming libraries and classrooms.
You won't want to miss this!
Register now: https://bit.ly/4oelac0
Tune into App Smash! 📲
@shannonmmiller.bsky.social joins 25+ other educators for a fast-paced hour of quick-fire demos, fresh ideas, and powerful digital tools transforming libraries and classrooms.
You won't want to miss this!
Register now: https://bit.ly/4oelac0
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It is genuinely incredible to me how much evidence there is to support investing in the public good and how much animus there is to do this simple, effective thing.
November 18, 2025 at 3:00 AM
It is genuinely incredible to me how much evidence there is to support investing in the public good and how much animus there is to do this simple, effective thing.
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Finally got my Election Recap posted! The summary? Voters hate book banners. It’s an established pattern, even in red states like Texas.
Read the details of how pro-censorship school board candidates took another drubbing in the Lone Star State:
franklinstrong.substack.com/p/election-r...
Read the details of how pro-censorship school board candidates took another drubbing in the Lone Star State:
franklinstrong.substack.com/p/election-r...
Election Recap: Another Bad Night for Book Bans
It’s becoming routine:
franklinstrong.substack.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Finally got my Election Recap posted! The summary? Voters hate book banners. It’s an established pattern, even in red states like Texas.
Read the details of how pro-censorship school board candidates took another drubbing in the Lone Star State:
franklinstrong.substack.com/p/election-r...
Read the details of how pro-censorship school board candidates took another drubbing in the Lone Star State:
franklinstrong.substack.com/p/election-r...
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Big follow-up to this story coming Monday. Watch this space 👀📚
NEW FROM ME: Texas school boards are increasingly turning to ChatGPT & other AI programs to comply with SB 13, a new state law that requires them to vet school library purchase lists for "indecent" or "profane" content.
#txlege
www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/art...
#txlege
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Some Texas schools are using AI to screen library books under new state law
Supporters see ChatGPT as a way to help weed out inappropriate content, but critics say AI can include incorrect details and miss valuable context.
www.houstonchronicle.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Big follow-up to this story coming Monday. Watch this space 👀📚
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Whoa! Immigrants come here with nothing and the next thing you know they’re buying houses that established citizens cannot afford? Those enterprising newcomers sound like just the sort of folks we need. Never mind that JD’s premise is as BS as his 30M number.
JD Vance: "A lot of young people are saying housing is way too expensive. Why is that? Because we flooded the country with 30 million illegal immigrants who were taking houses that ought by right go to American citizens."
November 13, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Whoa! Immigrants come here with nothing and the next thing you know they’re buying houses that established citizens cannot afford? Those enterprising newcomers sound like just the sort of folks we need. Never mind that JD’s premise is as BS as his 30M number.
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📚 Keep the conversation going with #SlowChat and join us live every other Wednesday at 8pm EST/5pm PT. See you next time. #TLSkyChat
November 13, 2025 at 1:58 AM
📚 Keep the conversation going with #SlowChat and join us live every other Wednesday at 8pm EST/5pm PT. See you next time. #TLSkyChat
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A8: Start small and with games you love. Observe how students engage, then grow from there. Always connect play to learning, SEL, or inquiry goals as it keeps gameplay purposeful and valued. #TLSkyChat
a poster that says " the tallest tree begins as a single seed "
Alt: a poster that says " the tallest tree begins as a single seed "
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November 13, 2025 at 1:53 AM
A8: Start small and with games you love. Observe how students engage, then grow from there. Always connect play to learning, SEL, or inquiry goals as it keeps gameplay purposeful and valued. #TLSkyChat
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I did a Just Dance Tournament for Elementary School students and it was a hoot! It was an end of the year celebration day. #TLSkyChat
A7: started an esports after school program #MHSEL host an annual Mar10 Day Mar10Kart tournament, set out games daily for early arrivals to enjoy with friends, invite homeroom classes to come for game time #TLSkyChat
November 13, 2025 at 1:51 AM
I did a Just Dance Tournament for Elementary School students and it was a hoot! It was an end of the year celebration day. #TLSkyChat
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We are thrilled that in the past couple of months THE LIBRARIANS has won SEVEN new awards as we've traveled the globe screening for festival audiences!
November 12, 2025 at 9:45 PM
We are thrilled that in the past couple of months THE LIBRARIANS has won SEVEN new awards as we've traveled the globe screening for festival audiences!
Texas has a similar effort being made by a Texas company, BookmarkEd.
AI is now being used to “flag” school library books.
The new CLCD tool, Class-Shelf Plus v3, may speed up censorship under the guise of efficiency.
This development should alarm every librarian and educator. #TLSky #EduSkyAi #libraries #censorship open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
The new CLCD tool, Class-Shelf Plus v3, may speed up censorship under the guise of efficiency.
This development should alarm every librarian and educator. #TLSky #EduSkyAi #libraries #censorship open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
The Most Dangerous AI Tool for Libraries Yet
How Class-Shelf Plus v3 quietly turns censorship into an automated workflow and why every librarian should be alarmed.
open.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Texas has a similar effort being made by a Texas company, BookmarkEd.
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“When the same stories that are targeted ideologically also become the ones flagged algorithmically, the result is not neutrality. It is amplified harm.”
AI is now being used to “flag” school library books.
The new CLCD tool, Class-Shelf Plus v3, may speed up censorship under the guise of efficiency.
This development should alarm every librarian and educator. #TLSky #EduSkyAi #libraries #censorship open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
The new CLCD tool, Class-Shelf Plus v3, may speed up censorship under the guise of efficiency.
This development should alarm every librarian and educator. #TLSky #EduSkyAi #libraries #censorship open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
The Most Dangerous AI Tool for Libraries Yet
How Class-Shelf Plus v3 quietly turns censorship into an automated workflow and why every librarian should be alarmed.
open.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:19 PM
“When the same stories that are targeted ideologically also become the ones flagged algorithmically, the result is not neutrality. It is amplified harm.”
San Antonio ed folks- good time to go thank a legislator!
📣 TONIGHT! Join Senator José Menéndez and his team for legislative updates and Q & A discussion!
🔷 Don’t forget to RSVP: bit.ly/Menendez4Texas
⏰6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
📍Family Services Neighborhood Place
3014 Rivas
SATX 78228
Look forward to seeing everyone there!
#txlege #SanAntonio #BexarCounty
🔷 Don’t forget to RSVP: bit.ly/Menendez4Texas
⏰6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
📍Family Services Neighborhood Place
3014 Rivas
SATX 78228
Look forward to seeing everyone there!
#txlege #SanAntonio #BexarCounty
November 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
San Antonio ed folks- good time to go thank a legislator!
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When Dianne Connery took over as development director at a public library in rural north Texas, it was on the verge of collapse.
Now, it is a versatile community hub. Connery talks the particular challenges and opportunities of the journey.
dailyyonder.com/qa-dianne-co...
Now, it is a versatile community hub. Connery talks the particular challenges and opportunities of the journey.
dailyyonder.com/qa-dianne-co...
Q&A: Dianne Connery and Rural Libraries | The Daily Yonder
Editor’s Note: This interview first appeared in Path Finders, an email newsletter from the Daily Yonder. Each week, Path Finders features a Q&A with a
dailyyonder.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:05 PM
When Dianne Connery took over as development director at a public library in rural north Texas, it was on the verge of collapse.
Now, it is a versatile community hub. Connery talks the particular challenges and opportunities of the journey.
dailyyonder.com/qa-dianne-co...
Now, it is a versatile community hub. Connery talks the particular challenges and opportunities of the journey.
dailyyonder.com/qa-dianne-co...
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In the most predictable development ever, Mike Johnson is not committing to hold a House vote on ACA subsidies
November 10, 2025 at 10:19 PM
In the most predictable development ever, Mike Johnson is not committing to hold a House vote on ACA subsidies
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BREAKING
The Supreme Court has DENIED Kim Davis’s petition to overturn its landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage across the United States.
The Supreme Court has DENIED Kim Davis’s petition to overturn its landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage across the United States.
November 10, 2025 at 2:44 PM
BREAKING
The Supreme Court has DENIED Kim Davis’s petition to overturn its landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage across the United States.
The Supreme Court has DENIED Kim Davis’s petition to overturn its landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage across the United States.