Sentences with phrase «skilled school librarians»

Identify which of the new Common Core State Standards for Reading and Writing mirror the skills school librarians are uniquely prepared to teach.

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We may be living in an information age, but New York City's public school students are being cheated out of the skills they need to evaluate, process and analyze information because school libraries and librarian positions are drastically underfunded, UFT Assistant Secretary Robert Astrowsky told a City Council hearing on May 6.

From 1971 — 1982 he was employed as a professional librarian by Cheshire County Council and from 1973 to 1982 he also worked as a librarian and teacher of study skills in a Cheshire Comprehensive school.

Guest blogger Cathy Knutson, an elementary school librarian and media specialist, suggests a summer home study in digital literacy for parents who want to teach their children safe, smart Internet research skills.

«The Ed School's mission and priorities provide opportunities for librarians to research the role and impact of libraries in learning and also for librarians to collaborate across schools to help students and faculty build student research skills,» said Fliss.

Unfortunately not all children can benefit from the skills of a librarian in their school.

I have been a librarian for 20 years, most recently at the Martin J. Gottlieb Day School in Jacksonville, Florida, where I not only run the library but also teach students modern learning skills and serve as the academic coordinator for grades 3 - 5.

• School librarians have deep expertise in digital literacy skills; have well - developed instructional strategies based on thinking critically, communicating creatively in a variety of media, and solving problems creatively; and are often role models for strong leadership, initiative, and other career and life skills.

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Districts that slashed jobs for teacher librarians in recent years may soon regret that decision - especially as schools in California transition to the Common Core standards, which put new emphasis on students developing good research skills.

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Woodbridge students will be entering High School far behind students in other communities that benefit from fully supported school librarians and school library programs in the areas of research, literacy and information literacy sSchool far behind students in other communities that benefit from fully supported school librarians and school library programs in the areas of research, literacy and information literacy sschool librarians and school library programs in the areas of research, literacy and information literacy sschool library programs in the areas of research, literacy and information literacy skills.

Because the CCSS requires students to enhance their research skills and engage in close reading, school librarians are more important than ever.

Burleson's collaborative skills were part of what won him School Librarian of the Year honors from School Library Journal and Scholastic.

Joyce Valenza and Shannon Miller, who recently presented at the Building Learning Communities conference, think that we are about to witness a «golden age» of librarianship and that there are five skills that information / school librarians need to cultivate.

Joyce's skill at explaining what it takes to be a school librarian is consummate, and this pictograph is a strong example.

Site developed by Christie Kaaland, Deb Kachel, Deb Levitov to» provide innovative tools, guided advocacy, and resources to empower school librarians to develop advocacy skills.»

Author and Library Media Specialist, Toni Buzzeo, explains how Common Core standards align with school librarians» skills, how to partner with teachers and how to seize the opportunity to play an even stronger role in education.

Co-presenting a session at educational technology leader Alan November's 2012 Building Learning Communities (BLC) conference on July 19 with Shannon McClintock Miller, district librarian and technology integration specialist at Van Meter Schools in Iowa, Valenza outlined five areas in which K - 12 schools should turn to their librarians to empower learners with valuable 21st - century college and career readiness Schools in Iowa, Valenza outlined five areas in which K - 12 schools should turn to their librarians to empower learners with valuable 21st - century college and career readiness schools should turn to their librarians to empower learners with valuable 21st - century college and career readiness skills.

The study found that the overall percentage of students who met expectations on the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) in reading was ten percent higher at schools with librarians.

At the same time, school librarians continue to serve their communities by linking children, young adults, and teachers with both the information they need and the skills to use it.

Pinkney recounts Jacob (Jack) Ezra Katz's early years in Brooklyn as the son of struggling Polish Jews; details how his parents, teachers, and librarians encouraged his talent; and explains how he honed his illustration skills working for the WPA and the air force when he could not afford art school.

This issue, guest edited by Tasha Bergson - Michelson and Jole Seroff, examines the underlying commonalities of all these literacies and how a school librarian's expertise uniquely positions them to hone these skills in students.

What professional development can school librarians provide to help colleagues acquire the knowledge and skills to use technology effectively to improve instruction and student achievement?

In 2013, a task force was created to articulate a vision for the roles the 21st century school librarian must embrace to ensure that every Iowa student develops the skills needed for future success.

Our school librarians were endearing, leaving an impression on us by connecting classroom learning with research skills necessary to survive in a world of information.

(1) Staffed by a certified school library media specialist (SLMS)(2) Has up - to - date materials and technology, including broadband (3) Includes regular collaboration between teachers and school librarians concerning curriculum and school reform efforts (4) Supports a standards based Information Literacy Curriculum, including the development of research, information, media and digital literacy skills

This powerful infographic from the New Jersey Association of School Librarians (NJASL) conveys the gaps in student research skills and the roles served by modern school library proSchool Librarians (NJASL) conveys the gaps in student research skills and the roles served by modern school library proschool library programs.

The Common Core State Standards curriculum has brought us to an unprecedented time where the national curriculum for Reading and Writing so closely matches the instructional knowledge base and skill set of school librarians.

A retired high school librarian comments on the school librarian's role in encouraging students to find books they love and develop important research skills: «Not only do librarians match students with good books, they lead instruction in research skills (so important with today's Common Core curriculum), support teachers with books, materials, technology and so much more.»

These are all skills emphasized in the American Association of School Librarians» Standards for the 21st - Century Learner.

Students can develop these skills when their school librarians and classroom teachers work together.

All educators, including classroom teachers, school librarians, administrators, and support staff are invited to discuss the ways we help learners develop their literacy skills.

School librarians are working to ensure students have equitable access to resources, technology and skills necessary for success in college, career and beyond.

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Creating Data Literate Students provides high school librarians and educators with foundational domain knowledge to teach a new subset of information literacy skills — data and statistical literacy, including:

Working in concert, these concepts can help librarians and educators make better sense of real - world data concerns and have the confidence and content knowledge to share those skills with the high schoolers they serve.

As principal investigators of the two - year IMLS - funded project «Supporting Librarians in Adding Data Literacy Skills to Information Literacy Instruction,» they set out to design materials for high school librarians looking to foster data and statistical literacy skills in theirLibrarians in Adding Data Literacy Skills to Information Literacy Instruction,» they set out to design materials for high school librarians looking to foster data and statistical literacy skills in their stuSkills to Information Literacy Instruction,» they set out to design materials for high school librarians looking to foster data and statistical literacy skills in theirlibrarians looking to foster data and statistical literacy skills in their stuskills in their students.

• School librarians have deep expertise in digital literacy skills; have well - developed instructional strategies based on thinking critically, communicating creatively in a variety of media, and solving problems creatively; and are often role models for strong leadership, initiative, and other career and life skills.

The time I spent in building relationships, learning new skills, studying materials, and meeting school librarians from all over the country was an investment in myself.

As a career public and school librarian I've see firsthand how the confidence and information skills of students grow when they have access to a well stocked and professionally staffed library.

States are authorized to use funds to assist LEAs in providing school librarians and media personnel with the knowledge and skills to use technology effectively, including effective integration of technology, to improve instruction and student achievement.

School librarians teach tech skills and literacy skills; reading for bias and reading comprehension.

Whereas school librarians help students acquire unique skills not taught in the classroom and information and technology skills essential for students in the 21st century;

Whereas quality school library programs staffed by credential school librarians prepare students to have the 21st Century skills they need to succeed in college and careers.

He expressed the view that a «school can't properly call itself a school without a library» and noted the range of outcomes which a school librarian can support including literacy, information and digital skills and support for the wider wellbeing and development of children and young people.

The Professional Standards were written to correlate with other national and state standards and Guidelines including AASL, ISTE, Partnership for 21st Century Skills, ALA / AASL Standards for Initial Preparation of School Librarians, CCSSO's Model Core Teaching Standards, NBPTS, the 2011 NC State School Technology Plan, IMPACT Guidelines, and State Board of Education priorities and policies

IPads, maker spaces, 3 - D printers, and coding skills top the tech wish lists for 1,259 school librarians across the country, according to School Library Journal's 2015 Technology Sschool librarians across the country, according to School Library Journal's 2015 Technology SSchool Library Journal's 2015 Technology Survey.

School librarians teach these skills.

With her experience as a middle school teacher, a university research librarian and a paralegal student who is going to be certified soon, Josie brings a unique skill set to SmartyPup!.