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It’s #RightToReadDay.
NEW data from @oif.bsky.social shows that 72% of book bans in 2024 were initiated by organized groups and elected officials. We need EVERYONE to #UniteAgainstBookBans & take action against these organized attempts today: uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-rea... #DrawnToFreedom
NEW data from @oif.bsky.social shows that 72% of book bans in 2024 were initiated by organized groups and elected officials. We need EVERYONE to #UniteAgainstBookBans & take action against these organized attempts today: uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-rea... #DrawnToFreedom
April 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM
It’s #RightToReadDay.
NEW data from @oif.bsky.social shows that 72% of book bans in 2024 were initiated by organized groups and elected officials. We need EVERYONE to #UniteAgainstBookBans & take action against these organized attempts today: uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-rea... #DrawnToFreedom
NEW data from @oif.bsky.social shows that 72% of book bans in 2024 were initiated by organized groups and elected officials. We need EVERYONE to #UniteAgainstBookBans & take action against these organized attempts today: uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-rea... #DrawnToFreedom
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From the loss of Hoopla, databases, and Wi-Fi hotspots to the closing of rural branches, these accounts document the devastating effect of the Trump administration’s policy decisions on public and school libraries across the country.
#libraries #IMLS #TLSky #EduSky #BookSky
#libraries #IMLS #TLSky #EduSky #BookSky
The Cost of Losing IMLS Funding
From the loss of Hoopla, databases, and Wi-Fi hotspots to the closing of rural branches, librarians document the devastating effect of the end of IMLS funding.
www.slj.com
April 4, 2025 at 10:28 PM
From the loss of Hoopla, databases, and Wi-Fi hotspots to the closing of rural branches, these accounts document the devastating effect of the Trump administration’s policy decisions on public and school libraries across the country.
#libraries #IMLS #TLSky #EduSky #BookSky
#libraries #IMLS #TLSky #EduSky #BookSky
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As of Friday, there have been 46 cases in which federal judges have blocked Trump policies.
The rulings in those cases have come from 39 different judges appointed by 5 different presidents (of both parties) to 11 different district courts across 7 different circuits.
Maybe it's not the judges?
The rulings in those cases have come from 39 different judges appointed by 5 different presidents (of both parties) to 11 different district courts across 7 different circuits.
Maybe it's not the judges?
March 30, 2025 at 1:15 PM
As of Friday, there have been 46 cases in which federal judges have blocked Trump policies.
The rulings in those cases have come from 39 different judges appointed by 5 different presidents (of both parties) to 11 different district courts across 7 different circuits.
Maybe it's not the judges?
The rulings in those cases have come from 39 different judges appointed by 5 different presidents (of both parties) to 11 different district courts across 7 different circuits.
Maybe it's not the judges?
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"Sometimes I can’t believe libraries exist. Their generosity feels unmatched by just about any other public institution...
I still walk into mine and think: I can take any of these books home with me? For FREE? Everyone should be talking about this!”
- Melissa Albert, author
bit.ly/3RGM52r
I still walk into mine and think: I can take any of these books home with me? For FREE? Everyone should be talking about this!”
- Melissa Albert, author
bit.ly/3RGM52r
March 30, 2025 at 2:51 PM
"Sometimes I can’t believe libraries exist. Their generosity feels unmatched by just about any other public institution...
I still walk into mine and think: I can take any of these books home with me? For FREE? Everyone should be talking about this!”
- Melissa Albert, author
bit.ly/3RGM52r
I still walk into mine and think: I can take any of these books home with me? For FREE? Everyone should be talking about this!”
- Melissa Albert, author
bit.ly/3RGM52r
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IMLS is the primary fed agency funding U.S. libraries & museums. It invests hundreds of millions of dollars annually to support literacy programs, workforce training, digital resources, cultural preservation, etc. Cutting this funding means dismantling essential community infrastructure.
Trump’s attack on libraries was predictable. Its consequences could be devastating | Leo S Lo
The president wants to eliminate the agency backing libraries and museums. But the institutions do far more than lend books
www.theguardian.com
March 26, 2025 at 1:35 AM
IMLS is the primary fed agency funding U.S. libraries & museums. It invests hundreds of millions of dollars annually to support literacy programs, workforce training, digital resources, cultural preservation, etc. Cutting this funding means dismantling essential community infrastructure.
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Pete Buttigieg breaks down DEI for everyday folks…
“The opposite of diversity is uniformity. The opposite of equity is inequity. The opposite of inclusion is exclusion.” @petebuttigieg.bsky.social
Our problem: too many value uniformity over inclusion and they’re the ones running the government.
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“The opposite of diversity is uniformity. The opposite of equity is inequity. The opposite of inclusion is exclusion.” @petebuttigieg.bsky.social
Our problem: too many value uniformity over inclusion and they’re the ones running the government.
🧵
March 22, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Pete Buttigieg breaks down DEI for everyday folks…
“The opposite of diversity is uniformity. The opposite of equity is inequity. The opposite of inclusion is exclusion.” @petebuttigieg.bsky.social
Our problem: too many value uniformity over inclusion and they’re the ones running the government.
🧵
“The opposite of diversity is uniformity. The opposite of equity is inequity. The opposite of inclusion is exclusion.” @petebuttigieg.bsky.social
Our problem: too many value uniformity over inclusion and they’re the ones running the government.
🧵
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Libraries are at risk.
Call your federal legislators - (202) 224-3121 for the U.S. Capitol switchboard.
Or, go to action.everylibrary.org/emailreps to send emails. Edit the message to tell your federal legislators how important federal funding for libraries is.
Call your federal legislators - (202) 224-3121 for the U.S. Capitol switchboard.
Or, go to action.everylibrary.org/emailreps to send emails. Edit the message to tell your federal legislators how important federal funding for libraries is.
March 18, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Libraries are at risk.
Call your federal legislators - (202) 224-3121 for the U.S. Capitol switchboard.
Or, go to action.everylibrary.org/emailreps to send emails. Edit the message to tell your federal legislators how important federal funding for libraries is.
Call your federal legislators - (202) 224-3121 for the U.S. Capitol switchboard.
Or, go to action.everylibrary.org/emailreps to send emails. Edit the message to tell your federal legislators how important federal funding for libraries is.
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Are you following/learning about boarding schools for Native kids in the US where the goal was 'kill the Indian and save the man'?
Sign up for this presentation: heard.org/event/k-12-e...
Sign up for this presentation: heard.org/event/k-12-e...
K-12 Educator Night: Boarding Schools - Heard Museum
Educators, you are invited to a virtual event with the Heard Museum on March 18 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. for K-12 Educator Night! Join us for an evening of professional learning and classroom resources ...
heard.org
March 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Are you following/learning about boarding schools for Native kids in the US where the goal was 'kill the Indian and save the man'?
Sign up for this presentation: heard.org/event/k-12-e...
Sign up for this presentation: heard.org/event/k-12-e...
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Black History doesn't end on February 28th. 🖤🖕🏽✊🏽
March 1, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Black History doesn't end on February 28th. 🖤🖕🏽✊🏽
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Today Is Anniversary Of Executive Order That Resulted In Japanese-American Internment larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2025/02/19/t...
Today Is Anniversary Of Executive Order That Resulted In Japanese-American Internment
On this date in 1942, US President Franklin Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which resulted in the imprisonment of over 100,000 Japanese-Americans. You might be interested in The Best…
larryferlazzo.edublogs.org
February 19, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Today Is Anniversary Of Executive Order That Resulted In Japanese-American Internment larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2025/02/19/t...
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There r some decent points in this piece. However, I am not really interested in being lectured to about how to teach by someone from a private school w/ $60K tuition (looked it ) ——- Let Students Finish the Whole Book. It Could Change Their Lives. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/16/o...
Opinion | Let Students Finish the Whole Book. It Could Change Their Lives.
Had they merely read the summary, my students would have seen many of the same words, but they’d have lacked the feeling part.
www.nytimes.com
February 16, 2025 at 12:58 PM
There r some decent points in this piece. However, I am not really interested in being lectured to about how to teach by someone from a private school w/ $60K tuition (looked it ) ——- Let Students Finish the Whole Book. It Could Change Their Lives. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/16/o...
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"A coalition of 17 states has sued the U.S. government, arguing that Section 504 is unconstitutional and should be eliminated. If successful, the lawsuit could dismantle essential protections that prevent discrimination against people with disabilities." #EduSky
theeducatorsroom.com/in-a-new-law...
theeducatorsroom.com/in-a-new-law...
In a new lawsuit, 17 states sue to do away with 504 protections - The Educators Room
A high-stakes lawsuit, Texas v. Becerra, is currently making its way through the courts, threatening crucial protections for people with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Seven...
theeducatorsroom.com
February 12, 2025 at 5:55 PM
"A coalition of 17 states has sued the U.S. government, arguing that Section 504 is unconstitutional and should be eliminated. If successful, the lawsuit could dismantle essential protections that prevent discrimination against people with disabilities." #EduSky
theeducatorsroom.com/in-a-new-law...
theeducatorsroom.com/in-a-new-law...
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Musk's censorship algorithm on Twitter reduced our audience by about 95% since he bought it.
So we moved over to blue sky.
Help us build another great following right here where the skies are clear and the water is fine ;-)
Please do
Follow
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So we moved over to blue sky.
Help us build another great following right here where the skies are clear and the water is fine ;-)
Please do
Follow
Retweet & repeat
February 11, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Musk's censorship algorithm on Twitter reduced our audience by about 95% since he bought it.
So we moved over to blue sky.
Help us build another great following right here where the skies are clear and the water is fine ;-)
Please do
Follow
Retweet & repeat
So we moved over to blue sky.
Help us build another great following right here where the skies are clear and the water is fine ;-)
Please do
Follow
Retweet & repeat
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By consciously choosing not to have books that may be considered contentious or inappropriate in their collections, libraries are removing patrons right to choose to read the book or not. 📚📜
January 4, 2025 at 5:54 PM
By consciously choosing not to have books that may be considered contentious or inappropriate in their collections, libraries are removing patrons right to choose to read the book or not. 📚📜
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New Principal Unveils Bold New Plan To Undo Damage From Last Year’s Bold New Plan Under Previous Principal Who was Promoted To District Office In Hopes of Bolstering Resume For Future District Office Openings.
January 1, 2025 at 3:10 PM
New Principal Unveils Bold New Plan To Undo Damage From Last Year’s Bold New Plan Under Previous Principal Who was Promoted To District Office In Hopes of Bolstering Resume For Future District Office Openings.
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The Key to Close Reading
Three Key Components of Essential Questions for ELA and content area teachers of all grade levels
https://alicekeeler.com/2019/04/29/the-key-to-close-reading/
#ELAteacher #EduSky
Three Key Components of Essential Questions for ELA and content area teachers of all grade levels
https://alicekeeler.com/2019/04/29/the-key-to-close-reading/
#ELAteacher #EduSky
December 31, 2024 at 8:00 PM
The Key to Close Reading
Three Key Components of Essential Questions for ELA and content area teachers of all grade levels
https://alicekeeler.com/2019/04/29/the-key-to-close-reading/
#ELAteacher #EduSky
Three Key Components of Essential Questions for ELA and content area teachers of all grade levels
https://alicekeeler.com/2019/04/29/the-key-to-close-reading/
#ELAteacher #EduSky
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From free barbershops and workout classes to 3D printers, recording studios and job application assistance, Nashville’s public libraries are redefining how they serve the community. @stelliott.bsky.social dives into to the changing role of these longstanding public institutions.
Nashville Libraries Branch Out With Yoga, Barber Shops and Tools for Rent - Nashville Banner
On a recent Thursday around lunchtime, a trickle of customers filed into the Pruitt branch of the Nashville Public Library, greeted by the sounds of music, hair clippers and overlapping conversations ...
nashvillebanner.com
December 30, 2024 at 3:01 PM
From free barbershops and workout classes to 3D printers, recording studios and job application assistance, Nashville’s public libraries are redefining how they serve the community. @stelliott.bsky.social dives into to the changing role of these longstanding public institutions.
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I think this is the simplest and most direct explanation of why 1. AI tools on their own can never truly help in research, and 2. what is wrong with common search methods
askalibrarian.substack.com/p/the-proble...
#aisky #edusky
askalibrarian.substack.com/p/the-proble...
#aisky #edusky
The Problem with “Perfect” Answers: GenAI and Academic Research Tools
The intersection of web search and artificial intelligence creates a curious dilemma for new generations of students.
askalibrarian.substack.com
December 19, 2024 at 6:32 PM
I think this is the simplest and most direct explanation of why 1. AI tools on their own can never truly help in research, and 2. what is wrong with common search methods
askalibrarian.substack.com/p/the-proble...
#aisky #edusky
askalibrarian.substack.com/p/the-proble...
#aisky #edusky
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We have more access to each other than ever before and yet loneliness and disconnection persist. Today, we explore how to make connections and have meaningful conversations across our differences. Call 615-760-2000 to join the conversation. Noon on 90.3 @wpln.bsky.social + podcast on all platforms.
December 10, 2024 at 5:15 PM
We have more access to each other than ever before and yet loneliness and disconnection persist. Today, we explore how to make connections and have meaningful conversations across our differences. Call 615-760-2000 to join the conversation. Noon on 90.3 @wpln.bsky.social + podcast on all platforms.
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Libraries matter more than ever now! They embody a beautiful & brilliant idea that we must never stop defending. The idea that knowledge is free & belongs to EVERYONE. We all need to support our libraries & librarians - especially when people seek to ban books & free thinking. #libraries #books
December 4, 2024 at 10:10 PM
Libraries matter more than ever now! They embody a beautiful & brilliant idea that we must never stop defending. The idea that knowledge is free & belongs to EVERYONE. We all need to support our libraries & librarians - especially when people seek to ban books & free thinking. #libraries #books
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Please don't tell kids that old "First Thanksgiving" myth and pass it off as actual history. Share books like these this week instead.
November 27, 2024 at 12:34 PM
Please don't tell kids that old "First Thanksgiving" myth and pass it off as actual history. Share books like these this week instead.