Monthly Archives: January 2022

School Librarianship 101 and SB 195

Posted on January 29, 2022 by Harry Brake

Why School Librarians Are the Literacy Leaders We Need I have been talking much about the passing of Senate Bill 195, first in the Senate, and now the House, requiring Media Literacy Skills to be part of any educational curriculum … Continue reading →

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Closing out the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s Legacy

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Harry Brake

of course not forgotten! Two more – #14 – The single most important thing about volunteering – it s free experience and an investment. If you go into any volunteering experience with the attitude or perspective that you are sacrificing … Continue reading →

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Part II

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Harry Brake

Take TWO! We started a post a few days ago listing three possibilities of service you could pay forward to improve the community. So here we continue the possibilities… It was refreshing to hear Yolanda King, granddaughter of Dr. King, … Continue reading →

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Gathering Quality and Refuge

Posted on January 15, 2022 by Harry Brake

Monday through Friday – looking around the WHS Library Media Center, I was impressed. Academic Challenge students were on computers at various stations behind the circulation desk, in the back collection office, Independent Study students were sprawled out preparing for … Continue reading →

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Dr. Martin Luther King Day Jr. Day of Service -January 17, 2022

Posted on January 15, 2022 by Harry Brake

Welcome to the countdown of 15 things you can do, in doors, and out, for your community! Volunteer your time and talents ““Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. I can never be what I ought to be until you … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Firsts on January 01, 2022

Posted on January 1, 2022 by Harry Brake

On the way back from a very rainy day nature walk at The Vince Morris Trail at Chapel Branch, I heard on NPR’s show Symphony Cast, the name Alondra De la Parra? Did I hear that right? YES! This segment … Continue reading →

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