Tag: school libraries
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Librarians Lead the Way to Digital Literacy
Librarians have been on the front lines of information literacy for years, putting them in a prime position to help youth learn to navigate a complex and growing world of digital information and news. Unfettered access to information and news is essential for learning—but it can also be a hazard when learners lack the right…
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Why the School Library Is the Perfect Place for Maker Education
“Libraries are all about inquiry,” says Valerie Jopeck, a former librarian and current education specialist for a large public school district in Virginia. But in this case, Jopeck is not talking about just online research or reading about animal behavior or electrical engineering. Instead, Jopeck and her colleagues are talking about a new kind…