Texas librarians hesitant to discuss books, order more, they say
Librarian wins $275K in Arkansas LGBTQ+ book ban case | Advocate.com
Patty Hector said there was nothing illegal about LGBTQ+ content in children's books.
Children’s and adolescents’ learning with educational technology
Women’s Equality Day: The Vote Was a Milestone, Not the Finish Line – TCEA TechNotes Blog
Explore Women's Equality Day today through online learning activities, the ACE Framework, and a ready-to-investigate assignment.
ACE the SST: Building Deeper Thinking in Elementary Science – TCEA TechNotes Blog
See how to build deeper thinking in elementary science, leveraging the ACE framework for SST success. Get grade 3-5 entry/exit tickets, too.
TCEA Responds: Binder Check Rubrics for Your Science Classroom – TCEA TechNotes Blog
Dear TCEA Responds: Does anyone have a binder check rubric they would be willing to share? I'm looking to implement weekly binder checks this year. For
ACE Image Inquiry: Reading Paintings Like Historical Evidence – TCEA TechNotes Blog
Use the ACE Framework and the ACE Image Inquiry Painting Gallery to explore eleven pieces of art that build analysis stamina in students.
Sharing 130+ Social Studies Entry and Exit Tickets – TCEA TechNotes Blog
Ever wonder if your students got that lesson or not? Someone said recently, "Some new teachers entering schools today don't know what entry or exit
Out of Circulation - PEN America
Attacks on public libraries have been worsening in recent years, threatening freedoms that form the bedrock of American society.
Lubbock ISD Stands by Library Council Amid Book Removal Push — 806 Connect
A West Texas school district is holding its ground on book access as pressure mounts statewide to pull titles from public school library shelves.
In August, a group of Lubbock residents gathered alongside members of Turning Point USA and Citizens for Education Reform to push Lubbock Independent School District leaders to remove books they consider inappropriate for students.
We Shouldn’t Have the Right to Choose What Other People’s Children Read - EveryLibrary Action
Here’s why parents should individually decide what their children read instead of making that choice for everyone.
Nonprofits report data loss after Microsoft software grant ends | Proton
A new report alleges Microsoft locked nonprofits out of years of data. Here's what you need to know and what you can do about it.
As activists, lawmakers call on public schools to remove books from libraries, a West Texas district is standing by its library council | KTTZ
A debate over books in Texas' public school libraries picked up new attention last week, when Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick threatened legislative action unless Texas school districts pull books from the shelves that he and certain activists believe are "harmful" to students and families and violate Texas' Senate Bill 13. In a meeting of Lubbock ISD's board of trustees, the district stood by the parent-led library council and book review system established under state law.
How to Write a Lesson Plan | Cult of Pedagogy
Back to Basics, Part 3: With the assessment plan in place, it's time to plan the daily lessons that will move students toward success.
Surprise titles on Dan Patrick's list of 'vulgar' Texas school books
Texas Republicans have been in a years-long battle against public school library books. The list of "inappropriate" books is now over 2,000.
It’s One of Our Greatest and Most Controversial Novels. How Should It Be Taught?
A few years ago, I created a seminar for my students at Columbia University, where I teach writing, about the challenges of separating a novel’s literary value from its politics. There were 10 books on the syllabus, including “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.”Even though I hadn’t read the novel …
Library Bill of Rights | ALA
The American Library Association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services. I. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves. Materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation.
Texas Observer on Mastodon: “From Kalyn Gensic: "I imagine that most people heard this tirade and saw a blustering politician gea...”
From Kalyn Gensic: "I imagine that most people heard this tirade and saw a blustering politician gearing up for election season. What librarians saw was more alarming. We saw a hostage situation taking shape." https://www.texasobserver.org/dan-patrick-books-come-and-take-them/
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I used LAN Share to share files between two Windows PCs without internet or a USB drive
File sharing between PCs shouldn’t be complicated, and this tool ensures that
The benefits of reading narrative fiction - ScienceDirect
Tips for short stories | The Writer
After reading 500 short stories three times a year, here's some advice from this side of the editor’s desk.As I write to you, it’s been about a year since I left a literary magazine where my team of …
Multilingual people may have brains up to 13 years younger | ScienceDaily
People who speak several languages may have brains that age more slowly, with four-language speakers showing brains that appeared about 13 years younger than those of monolinguals. Starting earlier and becoming highly fluent were also linked to a stronger effect.
New Evidence Challenges What Experts Said About Working From Home : ScienceAlert
As the recent global pandemic waned – and the urgent need for widespread remote work began to fade into history – a new view started to emerge.
The best Kindle alternatives — excellent ereaders for anyone who's had enough of Amazon's antics
Once upon a time, if you wanted a good ereader, you simply had to buy a Kindle. When it came to electronic reading devices, Amazon's Kindle lineup ruled the roost. Nowadays, the market has opened up, …
Flock is testing a new AI tool that tracks and identifies people based on their driving habits
This goes way, way further than keeping an eye on license plates.Flock has long pretended to be a simple automated license plate reader (ALPR) company, despite overwhelming evidence that its cameras can track a lot more than that. Now there's a report that it has been developing new AI tools that can
How to Create an Assessment Plan
After writing measurable objectives, the next step is to design an assessment plan that includes diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments.
Flock Cameras in Schools: Safety or Surveillance?
Flock cameras in schools can strengthen campus security, but their license plate tracking raises urgent privacy and oversight questions.
DeFlock Maps | ALPR Camera Map & Privacy Routes
ALPR camera map and privacy-focused route planning across the United States.
Have I Been Flocked? How to search your license plate | Mashable
More than 4.6 million license plates appear in the website’s collection of public Flock records.
Lamar Consolidated ISD bans hundreds of books
Lamar Consolidated ISD has removed nearly 300 works from their libraries and classrooms ahead of the 2025-2026 school year.