Collaboration
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After reflecting on the testing situation, and talking with wise friends, I am rethinking testing. I now think it can be viewed as an opportunity – for solidarity with colleagues, we are all in this together, for demonstrating the spirit of team player, showing administrators we can work and play well with others, and for […]
Read On
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I do love books! I guess that is expected of a librarian. I had my spare bedroom made into a library! It was one of those bucket list things. Have I read all those books? Not yet, but I will. And that doesn’t count all that I have in my Kindle account. If you were […]
AASL ’21 Conference
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This week I’m heading to the AASL Conference to talk about collaboration! I will be there Thursday through Sunday, so check your conference app and see where I will be! I’ve been talking about and taking part in collaborative projects for my entire career. For me, it’s a natural thing to do. I understand better […]
School Library Pledge
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Here is my pledge for this school year. I will read and repeat this out loud whenever needed throughout the year be be sure my space is always the best place for teaching and learning and I can possibly be. Like it or not, the school year is upon us. It is up to us to […]