Podcasts about library media specialist

Learn how to take an apolitical, unbiased stance to support students as they pursue research, literature connections, maker activities, and civic engagement projects in their communities, nationally, and globally. In Youth Social Action in the Library: Cultivating Change Makers (Bloombury, 2025), Gina Seymour outlines school and public library programs, activities, and collaborative projects that will help students learn how to accomplish their goals in their communities. Highlighting the role of the librarian in fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills, the book explores controversial topics to qualify and expand best practices. By incorporating the programs in the book, librarians can help students learn how to have reasoned arguments inside and outside of the classroom and to become responsible members of society. UN Sustainable Development Goals are addressed, making this book not only based in community but global in scope. Numerous examples of youth activism from volunteering to protest marches are explained and are broad enough to be applied not only to current trends but also to future causes. Gina Seymour is Library Media Specialist at Islip High School, NY, USA. An author and national speaker, she was named to Library Journal's Movers & Shakers list (2017) as a “Change Agent.” She was an AASL Social Media Superstar Finalist in the category of Social Justice Defender, and she was awarded the Suffolk School Library Media Association's School Librarian of the Year in 2014. She is author of Makers with a Cause: Creative Service Projects for Library Youth and shares her work, musings, and reflections on her blog GinaSeymour.com and on X @ginaseymour. Dr. Michael LaMagna is the Information Literacy Program & Library Services Coordinator and Professor of Library Services at Delaware County Community College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Learn how to take an apolitical, unbiased stance to support students as they pursue research, literature connections, maker activities, and civic engagement projects in their communities, nationally, and globally. In Youth Social Action in the Library: Cultivating Change Makers (Bloombury, 2025), Gina Seymour outlines school and public library programs, activities, and collaborative projects that will help students learn how to accomplish their goals in their communities. Highlighting the role of the librarian in fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills, the book explores controversial topics to qualify and expand best practices. By incorporating the programs in the book, librarians can help students learn how to have reasoned arguments inside and outside of the classroom and to become responsible members of society. UN Sustainable Development Goals are addressed, making this book not only based in community but global in scope. Numerous examples of youth activism from volunteering to protest marches are explained and are broad enough to be applied not only to current trends but also to future causes. Gina Seymour is Library Media Specialist at Islip High School, NY, USA. An author and national speaker, she was named to Library Journal's Movers & Shakers list (2017) as a “Change Agent.” She was an AASL Social Media Superstar Finalist in the category of Social Justice Defender, and she was awarded the Suffolk School Library Media Association's School Librarian of the Year in 2014. She is author of Makers with a Cause: Creative Service Projects for Library Youth and shares her work, musings, and reflections on her blog GinaSeymour.com and on X @ginaseymour. Dr. Michael LaMagna is the Information Literacy Program & Library Services Coordinator and Professor of Library Services at Delaware County Community College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/education

In this week's episode of Ridgefield Tiger Talk, we welcome back to the show, Kimberly Davis, Library Media Specialist at RHS, and Danny Martins, Department Head for Social Studies. They tell us about an exciting new club called Educators Rising. In this club, our students learn what it takes to become an educator, take on roles and responsibilities in different facets of education, and compete at the local and national level. We are already seeing our students gain many accolades. Thanks for listening!

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Dr. Cathy Collins, a Library Media Specialist and ISTE+ASCD Board Member on the show to discuss the ISTELive 2024 conference and how school districts can leverage Artificial Intelligence to teach Digital Literacy. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode … New Book: Teaching News Literacy in the Age of AI: A Cross-Curricular Approach How to support Digital Literacy as we move into a world filled with Artificial Intelligence ISTE Conference 2024 New ISTE+ASCD Learning Principles ISTE Community Leaders Program The Future of ISTE+ASCD Links Mentioned in Todays Episode https://www.briskteaching.com/ Follow Our Podcast And Subscribe View All Episodes Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Stitcher Radio Follow Our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury TeacherCast | @TeacherCast About our Guest: Dr Cathy Collins Cathy Collins has worked as a Library Media Specialist for over 20 years at the K-12 level. She holds a Doctorate in Education with a specialization in Curriculum, Leadership, Teaching and Learning; and additional Masters Degrees in Education and Library Science. She has published her writing in various journals including “EdWeek,” “Library Media Connection,” “NEA Today,” and AASL's “Knowledge Quest” and is the author of “Teaching News Literacy in the Age of AI: A Cross Curricular Approach” which will be published by ISTE.  She is a Fulbright/Teachers for Global Classrooms Fellow and is the recipient of an AASL Intellectual Freedom Award. She is a 2023 MSLA “Virtual Influencer” and 2023 Service Award recipient and was named an MSLA “Super Librarian” and Innovator.  She is a member of the ISTE+ASCD Board of Directors and served on the MassCUE Board as PD Chair from 2015-2019. She is passionate about STEM/STEAM, global education and media literacy. In addition to having coordinated the Chinese Exchange Program at Sharon High School for many years, she has journeyed with her students to India, Peru and Tanzania, Africa through World Challenge as a Teacher Leader. Dr. Collins served as the lead instructional designer in 2021 for an online course for K12 teachers hosted by the US State Dept., “STEM Innovations and Global Competence.” Links of Interest Twitter: Twitter.com/Dr_CathyCollins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/collinscathy/ Join Our PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by 

CTL Script/ Top Stories of March 9th            Publish Date: March 8th            From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast    Today is Saturday, March 9th and Happy 59th Birthday to linebacker Brian Bosworth. ***03.09.24 – BIRTHDAY – BRIAN BOSWORTH*** I'm Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  Pay Raises for Teachers and State Workers Sail Through Georgia House Cherokee Schools Announces Media Specialist of the Year Woodstock Looks to Address Affordable Housing   We'll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you're looking for Community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!    Commercial: CU of GA   STORY 1: Pay Raises for Teachers and State Workers Sail Through Georgia House The Georgia House of Representatives has approved the fiscal 2025 state budget, coming in at $36.1 billion. This budget includes substantial pay raises for teachers and other state employees, made possible by a significant surplus. The new budget, set to come into effect on July 1, represents an increase of 11% compared to the previous year. A 4% pay raise is slated for the majority of state employees, with additional targeted raises planned for agencies experiencing high turnover rates. Public school teachers can expect a $2,500 raise. Furthermore, the budget has provisions for funding in education and healthcare sectors, addressing areas such as enrollment growth, school bus requirements, campus safety, and increases in Medicaid reimbursement. Following this approval, the budget will now proceed to the Georgia Senate STORY 2: Cherokee Schools Announces Media Specialist of the Year Cherokee County School District honored Jennifer Cogdill, a media specialist at Woodstock High School, as the Library Media Specialist of the Year. Cogdill was chosen from a pool of nominees for her exceptional contributions to education. She was presented with the award and received a $500 Visa gift card, plaque, and banner sponsored by Credit Union of Georgia. Cogdill's leadership, collaboration with teachers, and innovative programs have elevated teaching and learning at Woodstock High School. She advances to the regional competition and has previously been recognized for her achievements, including being named the Woodstock Zone Media Specialist of the Year. Cogdill's dedication to education extends beyond her role as a media specialist, as she also serves on the school's instructional leadership team and sponsors student organizations. STORY 3: Woodstock Looks to Address Affordable Housing Woodstock's Mayor, Michael Caldwell, is actively addressing the pressing issue of housing affordability as a member of the Atlanta Regional Commission's Local Leadership Housing Action Committee. The city has formulated a plan to conduct a thorough residential density audit alongside a review of its accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ordinance. The residential density audit is aimed at gaining an in-depth understanding of the potential for current and future developments. On the other hand, the ADU review is designed to strike a balance between the growing demand for ADUs and the preservation of neighborhood character. In order to fund these initiatives, Woodstock is pursuing grant funding. This comes in light of the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) reporting that housing prices are increasing at a rate that outpaces wages in metro Atlanta, leading to a shortage of affordable housing units. The next committee is set to begin on March 14. Interested individuals can visit atlantaregional.org. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.    Back in a moment  Break: CURIOSITY LAB BIKE RACE – DRAKE STORY 4: Firm Hired for Safe Street and Roads Action Plan Cherokee County authorities have engaged the services of Pond and Company to formulate the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Action Plan. This initiative is aimed at bolstering road safety measures and decreasing the number of severe injuries and fatalities on the road. The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a design services agreement, which costs around $562,000. The plan's funding includes a substantial federal grant of $450,000, which will be used to analyze traffic data and crash reports. The findings from these analyses will help shape improvements and policy recommendations for the countywide transportation system. The remaining amount is expected to be equally shared between the county and participating cities. The county will cover 67.11% of this cost through funds obtained from the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. The study is projected to be completed within approximately 12 months. STORY 5: Cherokee High School Student Earns Appointment to U.S. Air Force Academy Cherokee High School senior Sydney Watson has earned an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy and received the prestigious J-100 AFJROTC Character-in-Leadership Scholarship. The scholarship provides full tuition, housing allowance, and other benefits to 100 cadets. Sydney expressed gratitude for the support from her community and JROTC program. She also excels academically, ranking second in her class and achieving notable scores on standardized tests. Sydney is also involved in various extracurricular activities and holds leadership positions. Her achievements are even more remarkable given her mother's battle with cancer when Sydney was young, underscoring their shared journey and appreciation for life's moments. Commercial: INGLES 5 STORY 6: Next Step Ministries Withdraws Application Next Step Ministries, a Cherokee County nonprofit serving individuals with disabilities, withdrew its request to construct a second building after months of deliberation by commissioners. The organization sought to build a 10,920 square-foot facility next to its existing one, but faced opposition from some residents concerned about the size and impact on the rural area. Next Step cited concerns over renovation costs and ethical considerations regarding their existing building's appearance. This withdrawal marks the second time the nonprofit has withdrawn its expansion plans. Despite setbacks, Next Step remains committed to serving the community and exploring other avenues for expansion. STORY 7: Defense lawyer in Trump case defends bid to disqualify Fulton D.A. Willis Ashleigh Merchant, the defense attorney for co-defendant Michael Roman in the Fulton County election interference case against ex-President Donald Trump, recently testified before a state Senate committee. Merchant's allegations revolve around Willis's failure to disclose her romantic relationship with lead prosecutor Nathan Wade, who was appointed for this case. She accused Willis of financial gain from both the contract with Wade and their personal relationship. Furthermore, Merchant questioned the oversight of Willis' utilization of public funds provided by the county commission. She also criticized Wade's billing procedures and restated prior allegations about his qualifications and the timeline of his relationship with Willis. Willis, in response, defended herself by stating that she and Wade shared trip expenses, thereby denying any conflict of interest. Senate Minority Whip Harold Jones challenged Merchant's claims, emphasizing Wade's efficacy in securing indictments and guilty pleas. The committee is now awaiting a ruling from Fulton Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee regarding the disqualification motion. We'll have closing comments after this. COMMERCIAL: HENRY CO SHERIFFS   SIGN OFF –   Thanks again for listening to today's Cherokee Tribune Ledger podcast. . If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, the Gwinnett Daily Post, the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties, or the Paulding County News Podcast. Get more on these stories and other great content at tribune ledger news.com. Giving you important information about our community and telling great stories are what we do.     Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? 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On Today's Show "It's not like I haven't experienced pain or tragedy or grief in my life, and it's not like I want to deny that. I don't think that that's the entirety of my song. When I want to look back on my life, I want to look at all the amazing things and experiences I had because that's what makes the time we have in this world so incredibly special, is that we have these connections, we have these experiences with people.” - Oge Mora Life is full of small pleasures, bits of magic in ordinary moments that so often go underappreciated. Oge Mora wants to draw attention to those small things and show us the true depth and meaning those moments have in our lives.In her work as a collage artist, she takes bits and pieces of scrap material and shows us their beauty when all put together. Much like her stories, we are shown that small things are what make the big things, like a Saturday spent with a loved one, or the enticing aroma of an old family recipe. Oge Mora burst onto the kid lit scene with her picture book “Thank You, Omu!”, a book that earned her a Caldecott Honor, a Coretta Scott King John Steptoe New Talent Award, and a host of other accolades. She was also a 2021 Forbes 303 Under 30 lister. In this episode, Oge tells us about the community support that built the foundation for her career, the art school epiphany that shifted her perspective from shame to pride, and why she wants her books to feel like a cup of hot cocoa. If you're looking for a moment of joy, you have found it here. ***Connect with Jordan and The Reading Culture @thereadingculturepod and subscribe to our newsletter at thereadingculturepod.com/newsletter. ***In Oge's reading challenge, "Story Collage" she shares some of her favorite picture books with collage illustrations.You can find her list and all past reading challenges at thereadingculturepod.com.Today's Beanstack Featured Librarian is Alli Buffington, Library Media Specialist at Holley Navarre Intermediate School in Santa Rosa County, Florida. She'll tell us about the most successful reading challenge she's run at her school.ContentsChapter 1 - Repeat Renewals (2:31)Chapter 2 - Sister Catherine and The Doodler (7:13)Chapter 3 - A Street Called Home (14:27)Chapter 4 - That Little Bit of Shift (18:40)Chapter 5 - An Homage to Connection With Others (25:28)Chapter 6 - More of Less, and More (32:12)Chapter 7 - Collage of Stories (32:57)Chapter 8 - Beanstack Featured Librarian (34:15)Links The Reading Culture The Reading Culture Newsletter Signup Oge Mora Forbes 30 Under 30 - Oge Mora Oge Mora (@oge_mora) • Instagram photos and videos Columbus Public Library King Arts Complex “A Street Called Home” Mural – 2005 – Kristine Schramer Aminah Robinson Romare Bearden Alli Buffington's Library (this week's featured librarian) The Reading Culture on Instagram (for giveaways and bonus content) Beanstack resources to build your community's reading culture Host: Jordan Lloyd BookeyProducer: Jackie Lamport and Lower Street MediaScript Editors: Josia Lamberto-Egan, Jackie Lamport, Jordan Lloyd Bookey

On Today's Show "There's these universal truths [...] specific details, but universal feelings and universal experiences that people hopefully can relate to. And that's what I go for in all of my books. Common humanity.” - Hena Khan Hena Khan didn't believe her perspective mattered. As a Pakistani-American Muslim, she grew up not seeing her or her family reflected in the media she was consuming. As any kid might do, she concluded that it was simply because her experience was not important, a realization that became clearer in hindsight. Recalling her childhood writing, she discovered she had unintentionally white-washed her own homemade family newspaper.Building confidence in her perspective was a gradual process, extending into adulthood. Initially lacking self-assurance, she began writing while toning down her cultural identity to conform to perceived publisher expectations. Over time, her confidence grew, and today, she is recognized for authentically portraying stories rooted in her culture and religion.Reflecting on her own reading experiences, Hena values shared human experiences that transcend cultural backgrounds. She aims to demonstrate that these relatable moments exist in stories featuring non-white characters and diverse cultures.Renowned for works such as "Amina's Voice," its sequel "Amina's Song," the "Zara's Rules" series, and "More to the Story," Hena Khan shares her journey of grappling with invisibility as a young reader and the evolution of her faith in herself and her unique perspective. She also recounts the unexpected connection to a book about Christian white sisters in the 1800s in her unconscious quest for stories reflecting her Muslim immigrant family.***Connect with Jordan and The Reading Culture @thereadingculturepod and subscribe to our newsletter at thereadingculturepod.com/newsletter. ***In Hena's reading challenge, "Read Desi" she encourages us to celebrate South Asian American writers.You can find her list and all past reading challenges at thereadingculturepod.com.Today's Beanstack Featured Librarian is Allie Buffington, Library Media Specialist at  Holley Navarre Intermediate School in Santa Rosa County, Florida. She tells us about the importance of making the library a space that kids want to come back to.ContentsChapter 1 - “Religious Holiday” (2:38)Chapter 2 - Gogol Search (6:16)Chapter 3 - Little Women (and the Khanicles) (9:43)Chapter 4 - Three Cheers From Andrea (18:17)Chapter 5 - Just Living (22:18)Chapter 6 - Common Humanity (30:20)Chapter 7 - Curious About Curious George (33:50)Chapter 8 - The Door is Open (35:31)Chapter 9 - Read Desi (37:28)Chapter 10 - Beanstack Featured Librarian (38:54)Links The Reading Culture The Reading Culture Newsletter Signup (for bonus content) Hena Khan Little Women by Louisa May Alcott | Goodreads Hena Khan's More to the Story is a Love Letter to Little Women | School Library Journal Sikh temple shooting in Wisconsin  The Salam School for Girls  Alli Buffington's Library (this week's featured librarian) The Reading Culture on Instagram (to see reels of author conversations) Beanstack resources to build your community's reading culture Host: Jordan Lloyd BookeyProducer: Jackie Lamport and Lower Street MediaScript Editors: Josia Lamberto-Egan, Jackie Lamport, Jordan Lloyd Bookey

Guest Name:  Jillian HeiseGuest work information/location: Elementary Library Media Specialist in Southeastern WisconsinJillian Heise, NBCT & MLIS, has been an elementary Library Media Specialist in southeastern Wisconsin since 2017. She previously taught 7th & 8th grade ELA in the Milwaukee area for eleven years. As founder of #ClassroomBookADay (inspired by Donalyn Miller's #bookaday), Jillian is a passionate advocate for the power of shared stories and is dedicated to supporting all students by honoring their identities and lived experiences through access to inclusive literature to build classroom community and engagement. She presents at conferences and provides workshops at the local, state, regional, national, and international level to share her literacy expertise and knowledge to inspire other educators. Guest social media: Twitter: @heisereadsInstagram: @heisereadsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heisereads & https://www.facebook.com/groups/classroombookadayBlog: www.heisereads.com & www.classroombookaday.comFuture Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/Twitter: @FutureReady, @ShannonMMillerInstagram: @FutureReadySchools, @ShannonMMillerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchoolsFuture Ready Schools is a registered trademark of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady

Alexandra Cornejo, chair of the TLA PR & Marketing Committee, and Library Media Specialist at the Harlingen School of Health Professions, interviews Karina Quilantan-Garza, TLA's Librarian of the Year. Karina is the Library Media Specialist at Jaime Escalante Middle School in Pharr-San Juan- Alamo ISD. They discuss advocating for their students in the Rio Grande Valley, setting up a gaming club to teach creativity and connectivity through tabletop games, card games and esports, and why sharing their students' stories is so important.

On this episode of "Level Up Success" we talk with Lisnerva, she will discuss with us how she started her career as an Library Media Specialist. She will also explain why she decided to choose this career and what she want to do in the future.     Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LevelUpSuccessPodcast/videos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/levelupsuccesspodcast/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@levelupsuccesspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/NateChelo  

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/ (Ask the Tech Coach),” Jeff sits down with ISTE Authors Julia Torres and Valerie Tagoe to discuss the state of the Library Media Center and Library Media Specialist and the value they bring to our staff and students each day. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, https://www.teachercast.net/podcastguestform (please contact the podcast).  We would love to have you join the show. Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network! Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are you searching for support in your position? The https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network), is a brand new Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches. https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (Click Here to Join!) About our Guests: Julia Torres Julia E. Torres (@juliaerin80) is a language arts teacher and librarian in Denver, Colorado. An advocate for all students and public education, Torres is a frequent conference and event speaker, and facilitates workshops and professional conversations about equity, anti-bias/anti-racist education, culturally sustaining pedagogies and literacy in the digital age. She is a current member of the Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award Committee, a 2020 Library Journal Mover and Shaker, and a past president of the Colorado Language Arts Society (a regional affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of English). She holds a master's of education in secondary education curriculum and instruction from the University of Phoenix, a master's in creative writing from Regis University and a master's in library and information science from the University of Denver (2023). Social Links: https://twitter.com/juliaerin80 (https://twitter.com/juliaerin80) https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100015243520804 (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100015243520804) https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-torres-9215a913b/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-torres-9215a913b/) IG: @juliaerin80 Valerie Tagoe Valerie Tagoe is a high school librarian in Texas. She's a winner of the S. Janice Kee Award from Texas Woman's University, and a past president of the Dallas Association of School Librarians. Currently, she's a member of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Board of Directors. In addition to serving on the board, Tagoe is also active in the Texas Library Association (TLA) as a member of its Legislative Committee. She holds a Bachelor's in French, with a Minor in History, from the University of Oklahoma; a Master's of Bilingual Education from Southern Methodist University; and an MLS from Texas Woman's University. Social Links @bookmarksllc About the Book Learn how librarians can positively effect change in areas like digital equity and inclusiveness, while creating powerful programming for middle and high school students. Developing programs for learners can be an ongoing challenge for librarians – especially first-year librarians. Current books on the topic primarily focus on makerspaces or read alouds, and are aimed at elementary school grades, with a surface-level approach. This book addresses deeper issues that librarians face, while illustrating how to serve teens and tweens specifically by offering programming relevant to their lives. The authors offer practical ideas for developing effective programming through collaborating with the community to develop and implement programs, connecting programs to ISTE Standards and curriculum, and addressing curricular and socio-emotional needs. They also share practical advice on budgeting and funding to support programs, scheduling, maximizing the use...

Welcome back to episode 8 of the UCET podcast, where we talk about all things Utah, education, and technology. In this episode, we sat down with two library media specialists to chat about their work, how they go about finding resources for their libraries, and how they can collaborate with teachers. We got the chance to speak with Cindy Mitchell and Lisa Morey from Jordan School District. You can follow their work on the Kiss the Book Blog (kissthebook.blogspot.com) or follow Cindy on Twitter @KisstheBook, or you can listen in on the Kiss the Book podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kiss-the-book/id1448161701) and follow the Kiss the Book Pinterest boards (https://www.pinterest.com/kissthebook/_saved/)Over the course of this episode, we discuss the following questions (and more!) with our library media specialist guests:What adjectives would you use to describe your position as library media specialist?How do you go about locating and vetting resources to add to your collections?What is one book you think every student or teacher should read?At the end of the episode, we take a minute to spotlight the upcoming EdcampUT events happening in April and June. Check out www.ucet.org/edcamp for more info about when and how to register!Connect with us!UCET Newsletter: https://ucet.org/newsletter/UCET Edcamps: https://ucet.org/edcamp/#utedchat Weds at 9 p.m. on Twitter: https://ucet.org/utedchat/Special thanks to Matt Winters for the sound editing and Kiera Beddes for hosting.

A School Librarian's Perspective on House Bill 616 - Season 2, Episode 29House Bill 616, which was introduced in the Ohio Legislature in early April, combines the worst parts of House Bill 327's 'divisive concepts' prohibitions with Florida's so-called 'Don't Say Gay Law.' Courtney Johnson, a school librarian in Columbus, shares her thoughts on this dangerous legislation and what it may mean for her students. ACTION ALERT | Click here to tell your state lawmaker to reject House Bill 616!MORE | Click here to subscribe to Education Matters on Apple Podcasts. Click here to subscribe on Google podcasts.Featured Education Matters guest: Courtney Johnson, Library Media Specialist, Fort Hayes Arts & Academic High School, Columbus Courtney F. Johnson has spent more than half her life teaching kids in Columbus City Schools. Though that makes her feel old, talking to kids about books every day as a high school librarian makes her feel young. Courtney spent 15 years as a high school English teacher, and earned National Board Certification in English Language Arts for Adolescents and Young Adults in 2014. That same year, Courtney's classroom was the grateful recipient of Penny Kittle's Book Love Foundation grant. She has spent the past five years using her Master's in Library Science degree as a Library Media Specialist in Columbus City Schools. MORE | Click here to read a joint statement from the Columbus Education Association and Columbus City Schools opposing House Bill 616.MORE | To learn more about Unicorn Express a subscription service that sends books to queer kids to ensure they see themselves reflected in literature, click here.Connect with us: Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Education Matters topics Like OEA on Facebook Follow OEA on Twitter Follow OEA on Instagram Get the latest news and statements from OEA here Learn more about where OEA stands on the issues  Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative Watch About us: The Ohio Education Association represents about 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools. Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May, 2020, after a ten-year career as a television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. This episode was recorded on April 19, 2022.

Follow the Utah Teacher Fellows online at theutahteacher.com  and on social media at:Twitter @HSG_UTInstagram @ut_teacherfellowsFacebook @utahteacherfellowsprogramLearn more about the Utah Educational Library Media Association (UELMA) Twitter Handles:Audryn Damron (@audryn_d) -- 9th & 10th Grade SPED Math Cottonwood High SchoolMachelle Maxwell (@MachelleMaxwe14) -- 34 year veteran educator and currently a library/media specialist for Uintah High SchoolRyan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- AP Lang Teacher & Learning Coach Snow Canyon High SchoolKayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Instructor/Trainer at Utah Education Network (UEN) 

Library Media Specialist, Sara Webb, shares how the Media Bias Chart and other resources from Ad Fontes Media, have equipped her students to think critically about the messages coming from all different media branches and platforms. Ad Fontes teaches students to read laterally and measure reliability and bias in the news stories they are reading for content studies as well as social media.   Resources: Find the Interactive Media Bias Chart ad fontes' SUMMA Essential News Literacy Curriculum ad fontes media --Tell them the EdCuration podcast sent you! Media Literacy Now Where Can I Find Resources for Media Literacy Lesson Planning? Blog post by Sara National Association of Media Literacy Educators --Membership is free and they have a great journal. The 2021 Media Literacy Index  The Stanford History Education Group An article reporting the SHEG study findings that students are unable to judge the credibility of online information.     EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events  

About This Episode: Take a walk through Bryant, Arkansas with Parkway Elementary's Library Media Specialist, Chrystal Burkes. In this episode we learn about some of the biggest misconceptions about libraries and how to make them an innovative, fun hub of learning for everyone. Guest Bio: Chrystal Burkes started her journey to be an educator at the University of Central Arkansas in 2006. After graduating, Chrystal began teaching third and fourth grade while she completed her Master's Degree in Educational Theory and Practice through Arkansas State University. She adopted cutting-edge teaching practices such as a flipped classroom teaching model and flexible seating ideology in your classes. Chrystal then completed her second Master's Degree in Library and Media through Southern Arkansas University's graduate program in August 2018. Inspired by her graduate courses, Chrystal took on additional leadership roles in your school building such as coordinating a school-wide digital citizenship event and heading a weekly technology training program for teachers and staff. This work earned her the honor of being named Bryant Teacher of the Year 2017-2018. Eventually, she progressed to being named Teacher of the Year for her co-op area, and later was named a top-four semifinalist for Arkansas Teacher of the Year. That same year, Burkes was also awarded Little Rock Family Magazine's 2019 Amazing Educator Award. In August 2018, Chrystal became the Library Media Specialist at Parkway Elementary in Bryant. She was also recently named Arkansas Association of Instructional Media's (AAIM) Library Media Specialist of the Year 2020. She has continued to bring innovative and engaging lessons to her students every day by incorporating technology, real world examples, and student interest into her lessons. She isn't afraid to step out of the norm and challenge herself and her students to new ways of thinking and learning. Her goal is to help all students and teachers become educated citizens and positive contributors not only in their classrooms, but ultimately in society. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stacey-mcadoo/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stacey-mcadoo/support

This is the last episode in my Book Love series. I am happy to introduce you to Melissa Perisco. She is a Pre-K through 5th grade Library Media Specialist who you can find at In Our Library on Instagram. We talk about her journey to becoming a librarian and her favorite books that give her a Confetti Moment. She shares about the personal impact of picture books that focus on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). Melissa models vulnerability that will inspire you. This is a very moving episode that will speak to your heart and make you want to grab your favorite picture book for comfort. Thank you for listening to this very special episode. Below are Amazon affiliate links for the books and authors listed in this week's episode. Hamsters Make Terrible Roommates After The Fall What If, Pig? Negative Cat High 5 Habit:Take Control of your Life with One Simple Habit Ann Martin author page Josh Funk-author page Jory John-author page Bob Shea-author page Dan Santat- Mental Health Episode Open The Magic, Courtney Hinshaw -------Come hang out!-------- @ramonarecommends {instagram} Ramonarecommends.com Magic Wear Shop --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courtney-hinshaw/support

The American Library Association (ALA) reported an “unprecedented spike” in book removal requests last fall, tallying 330 from September 1 to December 1. The ALA noted "a focus on books that address the voices and lived experiences of Black, Indigenous, and people of color and LGBTQIA+ individuals." How are local librarians responding to these challenges? Hear from school and public librarians in Connecticut. Plus, the ALA and the Connecticut Library Association's Intellectual Freedom Office discuss the resources they offer local librarians. GUESTS: Samantha Lee - Chair, Connecticut Library Association's Intellectual Freedom Committee; Head of Reference Services at Enfield Public Library Deborah Caldwell Stone - Director, American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom Barbara Johnson - Library Media Specialist, Jack Jackter Intermediate School; Member, American Association of School Librarians; Former President, Connecticut Association of School Librarians Mary Richardson - Teen Librarian, Simsbury Public Library; Co-Host "Book Jam" Podcast Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/ (Ask the Tech Coach),” Jeff and Susan welcome Jenna Cinelli, a middle school tech coach. We discuss strategies for bringing in the ISTE standards into your coaching as you work with teachers. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, https://www.teachercast.net/podcastguestform (please contact the podcast).  We would love to have you join the show. Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network! Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are you searching for support in your position? The https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network), is a brand new Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches. https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (Click Here to Join!) Weekly Topic Are the https://iste.org/ (ISTE) Standards for Technology Important? Importance may start out lying in getting to know your role as an instructional coach before ever starting to implement them with teachers and students. https://www.iste.org/standards/iste-standards-for-students (ISTE Standards for Students) https://www.iste.org/standards/iste-standards-for-teachers (ISTE Standards for Educators) https://www.iste.org/standards/iste-standards-for-education-leaders (ISTE Standards for School Leaders) https://www.iste.org/standards/iste-standards-for-coaches (ISTE Standards for Coaches) How to Implement the ISTE Standards in your school? Whose job is it bring it up and responsible for students/teachers to know the standard? Coach vs. Principal guidance. Evaluator vs. Coach What is the coach role in promoting the standards? What is the administrator's and central office role in promoting the standards? Is your administration championing the standards? Instructional piece lies with the teacher What is your approach as a coach in talking about the ISTE Standards? A majority of these standards in all of the areas are not just Technology standards; they are just good teaching and leadership standards. Promoting the ISTE Standards to: Teachers School Leaders Coaches About our Guest: Jenna Cinelli Jenna Cinelli, Middle School Technology Integration and Support Specialist and former Library Media Specialist and elementary classroom teacher. Mom of teenage boys, ex-lawyer and forever theatre kid. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrsCinelliLMS (@MrsCinelliLMS). Contact the Podcast! http://www.teachercast.net/VoiceMail (TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail) Twitter: http://twitter.com/askthetechcoach (@AskTheTechCoach) Email: feedback@teachercast.net Subscribe to “Ask the Tech Coach” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-tech-coach-podcast-for-instructional-technology/id1067586243 (Apple Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/3X8JwTCC5eeWUff8FHFeKR (Spotify) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYXNrdGhldGVjaGNvYWNoLw (Google Podcasts) https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dd92d8f6-fb5c-401b-9267-214dc5274709/ASK-THE-TECH-COACH (Amazon Music) Follow our Podcast on Social Media The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) Ask the Tech Coach Podcast | http://www.twitter.com/askthetechcoach (@AsktheTechCoach) Follow our Hosts Jeff Bradbury | http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) Susan Vincentz | https://twitter.com/sv314dws (@)https://twitter.com/sv314dws (sv314dws) Join our PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by...

The Ohio Education Association has partnered with the Children's Hunger Alliance in support of the Breakfast in the Classroom program | Learn more hereFor more on some of the recent the Breakfast & Beyond District success stories, click here.Featured guests:  Brenda Lemon, Logan Education Association PresidentA veteran educator, Ms. Lemon began her career teaching Spanish and English. She was a classroom teacher for 18 years and received her Master's degree in Library and Information Science. She currently serves as the Library Media Specialist for Logan-Hocking Local School District. Sheri Nott, Logan Education Association Vice PresidentSheri Nott is a second grade teacher for the Logan Hocking School District. This is her 17th year teaching.  Karen Lloyd, Indian Creek Education Association President After 24 years teaching preschool in the public schools, Ms. Lloyd became a first grade teacher about five years ago. In addition to her leadership role in her local association, she serves as president of the Eastern Ohio Education Association  In this episode:“They say that's the most important meal of the day, so with Breakfast in the Classroom, they're all being fed, they all get to eat, and it's cut down on those complaints about their tummies and being hungry so that we can focus more on our education" - Sheri NottBreakfast in the Classroom in Logan-Hocking Schools 1:45 - Breakfast in the Classroom basics 2:15 - The move away from serving breakfast to eligible students in the cafeteria to serving all students in their classrooms 2:45 - The problems with starting the day on an empty stomach and the stigma around accepting food when peers don't get it 3:30 - The need in the Logan-Hocking district, a rural district on the edge of Appalachia  4:15 - Bringing Breakfast in the Classroom to Logan-Hocking schools: Learning from others, looking for grants, and advocating as a local union 5:30 - Growing the Breakfast in the Classroom program from the idea phase in 2016 to now 6:20 - Making adjustments to make the program work: "A soft start to the day" 8:15 - Starting the day ready to learn 9:15 - Menu options 10:45 - Addressing the food insecurity and safety challenges of feeding kids during the pandemic 12:25 - Talking to other educators about implementing Breakfast in the Classroom programs in their own schools: "Breakfast in the classroom is just feeding kids, so don't overthink it. Just do what we know is right. The science tells us that well-fed kids are better learners. We know that nutrition in early life impacts your health for the rest of your life. We hear all of these things about trauma informed care and taking care of students who are in stressful situations. Certainly food insecurity, not knowing where that next meal is coming from, would be one of those stressful situations." “Sure, there were concerns about students eating in some areas of buildings and things like that, but once we had that buy in and we were all able to give our ideas and our input, I feel like it took off for us." - Brenda LemonThe Indian Creek School District's successful feeding programs | Click here for more details on the district's efforts 14:30 - Bringing the Breakfast in the Classroom program idea back from an OEA RA and getting local buy in 14:50 - Addressing behavioral issues and a lag mid-morning lag in academic effort through feeding programs 16:00 - The high demand for feeding programs in Indian Creek schools 17:00 - Expanding feeding programs beyond the Breakfast in the Classroom program and gaining recognition as a Breakfast and Beyond district 18:20 - The difference the Breakfast in the Classroom program has made for Indian Creek's kids 19:00 - Combatting concerns about a mess in the classroom: "It's really doable. Everybody can work together and this can be accomplished in any building." 20:15 - Nourishing bellies and nourishing brains “It has really helped. The children get their work done, they eat their breakfast, the teachers embrace it, no one is embarrassed to take a bag because the majority of their friends are eating it. It has just really been a blessing to our students in our district." - Karen LloydConnect with us: Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Education Matters topics Like OEA on Facebook Follow OEA on Twitter Follow OEA on Instagram Get the latest news and statements from OEA here Learn more about where OEA stands on the issues  Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative Watch About us: The Ohio Education Association represents more than 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools. Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May, 2020, after a ten-year career as a television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She was suffering from a minor cold while recording this episode but is feeling much better now... This episode was recorded in late April, 2021.

Bonnie and Shanda interview elementary school media specialist, Jennifer Lewis of Indian Knoll Elementary School, about her experience and expertise with Microsoft Teams as a virtual author visit tool. Jennifer Lewis is the media center specialist for Indian Knoll Elementary school here in Canton, GA. This is her 24th year teaching and 10th in the media center. She’s been with Indian Knoll since the school opened ten years ago. She is very involved with the Georgia Library Media Association as part of the communications committee and she serves as their Library Media Specialist of The Year chair.  Jennifer enjoys presenting at conferences and is a “Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert.” She was also the 2018 Georgia Library Media Specialist of the Year.  We’re really excited to have her here with us on the podcast today and we can’t wait to hear more about all the interesting things she’s involved in. So welcome Jennifer to the podcast!   Hi Jennifer! You are kind of a big deal! I was very impressed with you and Indian Knoll when I did my virtual author visit back in February. Tell us a little about you and your school and what your favorite role in education is. I love collaborating with the teachers at my school to promote reading and teach their grade level standards!  I plan lessons with teachers to support these goals.” I work at the best school ever! We opened ten years ago and our school has always had the best community and felt like family. Many of the teachers who opened the school are still here and many of the families are also. I remember when many of our current students were born! I absolutely love my job because it is always interesting and I never have the same day twice. My job is a challenge every day in trying to serve my students and teachers the best way I can. I love collaborating with the teachers at my school to promote reading and teach their grade level standards!  I plan lessons with teachers to support these goals.     You’ve told us that you are a presenter at conferences like the GALILEO and ISTE conferences. Tell us about those and what sort of topics you cover.  This summer, I am presenting at the GALILEO Annual Conference and ISTE. My session at the GALILEO conference is about using the ebooks found within GALILEO to support standards and to personalize learning. My sessions at ISTE are about using Minecraft: Education Edition and using our learning management system to engage learners in the school library. I absolutely love learning new things at conferences and being a presenter often allows me to attend conferences I wouldn’t be able to go to otherwise!   I learned when I visited you that Indian Knoll is a “Microsoft Incubator School”  And you are working towards being a “Microsoft Showcase School.” Tell everyone what that means! My school is currently a Microsoft Incubator School.  We have been working all year to raise our status to Microsoft Showcase School.  We will apply for that this summer.  Showcase Schools are basically schools that Microsoft recognizes for exceptional use of Microsoft technologies and dedication to education transformation.  Part of this has been our use of Microsoft Teams.  We have six digital teachers who use Teams for their daily instruction of students who are learning from home.  All of our teachers used Teams when school was closed due to covid.  And all of our staff has used Teams for parent conferences, IEP meetings, hosting guest readers, faculty and department meetings, author visits, technology help, etc.  With everyone using Teams so much, it helps that teachers know Teams so well and are able to navigate it easily when we have big events like author visits.  It has also been a great platform for including our digital learners who are at home.  They can connect and be a part of what is going on at school.)   You obviously use Microsoft Teams for a lot of different purposes. Do you see yourself using it as an option in the future even when we can go back to in-person gatherings? Maybe a hybrid approach to author visits? I have grown to LOVE Teams! It helps us connect to people we would not otherwise have been able to connect to in ways we wouldn’t have been able to. So I definitely think (and hope) that we will continue to use Teams for author visits even after the pandemic.  Previously we used Skype to meet with authors we couldn’t see in person.  But Teams allows more participants so we can include students learning from school and from home and it has a chat feature so that students and teachers can post their questions. And the teacher can vet questions before they are asked.

Deborah Zeman is a Digital Learning & Library Media Specialist, who has worked in education for over 20 years and is passionate about education. On this episode Deborah and I share some of our favorite tools such as Wakelet, Book Creator and TikTok amongst other great conversation centered around creativity. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/myedtechlife/support

This episode of Tiger Talk features an interview with Mrs. Harp, the Library Media Specialist at John Tyson Elementary School.  Jevin, Carolyn, and Miller help parents and students CONNECT with JTE as they talk with Mrs. Harp about celebrating Read Across America Week and ways that she is working to keep students safe in the JTE library.  Haley shares a "Tiger Tale" about being an expert baker. 

My conversation today is with Jussie Kajala and Mitch Weisburgh of an AR/VR platform for education called, 3D Bear. I'm also joined by Susan Sclafani, a Library Media Specialist from Long Island, NY, who grounds our conversation in the aspects of her own practice that incorporate AR. Be sure to stick around until after Jussie and MItch, to hear my full conversation with her. Jussi Kajala has a Ph.D. in material physics and a degree from University of Cambridge, UK. Jussi was responsible for developing the immersive technologies industry in Finland in Tekes – the Finnish funding agency of Innovation for three years. Jussi is a visionary and spectacular project designer and manager. Jussi is responsible for 3DBear’s operations in the US. Mitch Weisburgh is a world-class advisor for top-end edtech startups in the US. He is the former chairman of the Education Industry association SIIA ETIN, and founder of Edchat Interactive and Academic Business Advisors. He founded and grew two companies in the education and training field. Mitch is now making a mark on education by helping and investing into companies and non-profits to become sustainable through helping students.Susan Sclafani has been a Library Media Specialist with the Patchogue-Medford School Distric for 20 years. She worked with K-5 students for her first 10 years and has spent 10 years working with students in grades 6-8. She strives to bring new and innovative ideas to her students and schools. As the Lead Librarian for her district, she has tried to make sure that libraries continue to be an integral part of the educational system. She also seeks to make sure her library is not quiet.Links from this episode:3D Bear:https://www.3dbear.io/Susan Sclafani on Twitter: https://twitter.com/suesclafani See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Julie Kirchner is a Library Media Specialist at North Woods Elementary in Plymouth, MN. She's also one of the organizers of #nerdcampMN and a proud member of #NCTE #ALA #nerdybookclub and #BookVoyage. You can follow her on Twitter at @KirchnerJulie and on Instagram @kirchnerjulie12.

Doing is all about developing the acuity to redirect actions, building decision making muscle that results in the ability to get things purposely done. Katherine exemplifies this idea in her personal and professional life, sharing that it is not always easy, “We as women particularly need to embrace discomfort, and that’s hard for us.” She highlights that hoping is not doing, underscoring how “Respect and credibility are built by what you actually do in your work. Join in this rich dialogue about how purposeful doing leads to a juicy influential life!Katherine Bassett is Chief Executive Officer/Co-Founder of Tall Poppy, a nationwide consultancy firm providing leadership development and other services to schools, districts, associations and connecting educators with opportunities in policy, research, and advocacy. Additionally she co-founded Research and Assessment Design: Science Solution, radssolution.com, to assess social and emotional learning skills across career verticals which include incarcerated citizens, reentry citizens, educators, students and workforce. Past experience includes being President/CEO for the National Network of State Teachers of the Year, the Director of Policy and Partnerships for The Center for Educator Effectiveness at Pearson, and for twelve years with Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ as the Director of Educator Relations Group and other leadership roles. She also served as the Assessment Developer/Facilitator for the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. The genesis of her career was as a Library Media Specialist, Ocean City Intermediate School in New Jersey.She has an M.A. in Elementary Education along with a Post-Graduate Certificate in Computers in Education from Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ, and a B.S in Educational Media/Library Science from Millersville University, Millersville, PA. Katherine has received numerous awards and honors for her work, such as being the 2000 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year, New Jersey State Legislature Honoree & Congressional Honoree and twice being the New Jersey Best Practices awardee. She is an expert educator and executive volunteer with respect to education assessment and standards development. She is highly published and a sought after national speaker.

Donna has been a Library Media Specialist for 14 years, and recently won the Intellectual Freedom Award for defending a book's inclusion in their library. She advises us on how to make libraries and reading books popular for all of the students.Watch the video version of this podcast on our Youtube channel at https://youtu.be/IjWWdWbun6gYou can email me at mailto: gregcollinssubstitute@gmail.com .Join our several hundred member Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Substitute-Teachers-Lounge-108593060520316/?modal=admin_todo_tourGet Goodpods at https://apple.co/3cwWcjR It’s a perfect time to start your own podcast. I highly recommend Buzzspout as your publisher. They are the best at customer service, instructional videos, and statistics. And, after you pay your second monthly invoice (no annual contract required), Buzzsprout will send you a $20 Amazon gift card. You can see all that Buzzsprout has to offer at https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=344950

Our favorite Library Media Specialist makes here triumphant Awards Season return in episode 9 of the BiblioTech podcast. Stephie breaks down the ALA awards and shares some of her favorite selections from the list of amazing children's literature. We also touch on what's new in our own school libraries, and how our librarians do so much more than just promoting literacy.

Jared travels down South to attend Edcamp St. George.  During the camp, he sat down with Derek Larson, Library Media Specialist at Tonaquint Intermediate School,  to discuss the nature of edcamps, why edcamps are so popular in education, and the importance of professional development for teachers.

Join us as we dive into the literacy Olympics and identify the bronze, silver and gold picks for back-to-school reading. Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @KirchnerLMS @bamradionetwork Julie Kirchner began her teaching career in 1994 and has taught a wide variety of content areas including music and performing arts, sixth grade math, and fourth grade. She is now a K-5 Library Media Specialist at Meadow Ridge Elementary School in the Wayzata School District. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.

Hello from The Fort! On today's show you will hear from our Library Media Specialist, Brooke Walsh. She has so many exciting things happening in the media center with digital literacy and learning. From green screens to virtual reality, our students are immersed in an innovative environment through collaborations Mrs. Walsh has with teachers in the media center. Mrs. Walsh also talks about our upcoming One Book, One School school-wide event that we are all super excited about! Learn more about the media center at her website, SFMS Media Center.

Kim Keith, the Library Media Specialist from Dennis-Yarmouth, calls in to talk about Coding for Littles, including PBS Scratch JR and Scratch JR. Brandon and Kim talk about the changing landscape of libraries in schools, and upcoming events for MassCUE. They also find out a bit about where Kim went to 6th grade! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/get-a-cue/message

Let's talk about one of our worst fears. For one reason or another, we lose control of our classroom. How do we return that class to normal? @larryferlazzo @bobsonwong @ritaplatt @edgyeducation @mrkevinparr @Bamradionetwork Theresa Staley is a faculty coach and blogger with Learning Sciences International. She supports teachers and leaders as a stakeholder in Learning Sciences’ Schools for Rigor partnership with the Polk County School District in Lakeland, Florida. Bobson Wong has taught math at New York City public high schools since 2005. He is a three-time recipient of the Math for America Master Teacher Fellowship. Rita Platt is a Nationally Board Certified teacher and is a Library Media Specialist for the St. Croix Falls, SD in Wisconsin. Kevin Parr is a fourth grade teacher in Wenatchee, WA and a 2014 ASCD Emerging Leader.

Many students come to school traumatized by various kinds of past and ongoing experiences in their lives. How can teachers identify and teach students who have been through traumatic events @larryferlazzo cwolfeiowa @ritaplatt @Bamradionetwork Dr. Christy Wolfe is an assistant professor in the Education Department at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law (JD) and the Graduate College (PhD). Rita Platt is a Nationally Board Certified teacher and is a Library Media Specialist for the St. Croix Falls SD in Wisconsin. Jason Harelson is an Elementary Principal in Luck, Wisconsin. He has been in education for 17 years and has worked with learners from age 4 to graduate students.

In this episode of #coachbetter spotlight we’re chatting with Jen Clark, Library Media Specialist and Tech Coach at Canadian Academy in Kobe, Japan. Jen is in the unique perspective of being both a coach and a librarian at the same time, so we had a great opportunity to take a deeper look at how these two positions can truly overlap in a school setting. Full Show Notes https://elpn.edurolearning.com/coachbetter/episode-38

We sit down and talk with Joyce Lawton who will be retiring from her position as Library/Media specialist at the end of the year. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Lindsay Hall, a Library Media Specialist with the District of Columbia Public Schools, shares with us how she has built a resilient library at an urban Title I school. Lindsay’s Twitter: @llyndzei Lindsay’s Blog: https://onnonfiction.wixsite.com/website Music: Audionautix - "Words" (CC Attribution 3.0)

In this episode of the METC podcast, I continue my talk with Roger Brallier of the Hollister School District. Roger is the Innovation Teacher and Library Media Specialist at Hollister Middle School. Roger shares how his class is structured and how they are able to reach out to their community to provide students with real world experiences.  We touch a little on standard-based grading and how that affects his class. Roger shares his thoughts on homework. Roger and his students will be at the METC conference next month. Roger closes the episode by explaining what they will be sharing during his sessions. You should come check him out!   Episode’s Guest: METC Spotlight Educator Roger Brallier - Innovation/Library Media Specialist - @MrBrallier & @HMSTigerPride Techbrary Website #METC19 36th Annual Conference - METC Conference Information - Session Grid - Register Today

In this episode of the METC podcast, I talk with Roger Brallier of the Hollister School District. Roger is the Innovation Teacher and Library Media Specialist at Hollister Middle School. We talk about student communication, but the hidden topic is student voice. It was very obvious that students have a strong voice in Roger’s class and at Hollister Middle. Roger explains how his students deliver news to the whole school LIVE each morning. They start each morning at 8:01 and are finished by 8:05 to not take up too much instruction time. This quick 4 minute show includes announcements sent in by teachers through a form. Students even share the weather! Once the show is over, the learning begins. Students receive professional development on topics that help them become better at their role within the communications class.  Students in his class are also responsible for maintaining four display monitors within the school’s cafeteria. If this wasn’t enough, students also are in charge of the school’s social media. That is some serious student voice!   Episode’s Guest: METC Spotlight Educator Roger Brallier - Inoovation/Library Media Specialist - @MrBrallier & @HMSTigerPride Techbrary Website #METC19 36th Annual Conference - METC Conference Information - Session Grid - Register Today

UEN's Homeroom shares the story of Michelle Reed, the Library Media Specialist at Jefferson Jr. High. In this episode we discuss the following topics - What is a makerspace? How can makerspaces empower students? What are some suggestions for teachers looking to get started with a makerspace?

In this interview we had the pleasure of interviewing Our Library Media Specialist. She has a very interesting life story and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed interviewing.

Research shows that when children and their families have the resources they need to read throughout the summer, fewer students experience a loss of skills while school is out. This week, we're talking with two experts about ways they work to keep books in the hands of their students all summer long, and the incredible results they've seen as a result of their focus on summer reading.  First, we talk with Jennifer Boren, a library media specialist in Collierville, Tennessee. Jennifer talks about her experience with the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge, the importance of representation in children's books, and some of the accomplishments of her summer readers. We also hear from a few of Jennifer's students about why they love to read! Later, we talk with Ansel Sanders, president and CEO of Public Education Partners in Greenville, South Carolina. In 2016 and 2017, PEP collaborated with Scholastic to measure the impact of their award-winning Make Summer Count initiative to eliminate summer reading loss. The results were incredibly positive: 78% of participating students maintained or increased their reading level from spring to fall. Additional resources: Learn more about the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge Read more about the summer reading research from Greenvill, SC, and Stoughton, MA See some of the key data from Make Summer Count 2017 Read the executive summary for Make Summer Count 2017 Read the White Paper for Make Summer Count 2017 Guests: Jennifer Boren is the Library Media Specialist at Bailey Station Elementary and has worked in public education for sixteen years. She is Apple Teacher certified and serves her school district as the Lead Library Media Specialist and Vanguard Coach for Collierville Schools. In addition to reading avidly, traveling, and spending time with her family, she works as a freelance writer for Memphis Parent Magazine and blogs at https://bookjabber.wordpress.com Ansel Sanders is President and CEO of Public Education Partners (PEP), an education fund that incubates innovative pracitces and positions the community to advocate for excellent public education in Greenville, South Carolina.  Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Christopher Johnson Produced by Emily Morrow  

Research shows that when children and their families have the resources they need to read throughout the summer, fewer students experience a loss of skills while school is out. This week, we're talking with two experts about ways they work to keep books in the hands of their students all summer long, and the incredible results they've seen as a result of their focus on summer reading.  First, we talk with Jennifer Boren, a library media specialist in Collierville, Tennessee. Jennifer talks about her experience with the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge, the importance of representation in children's books, and some of the accomplishments of her summer readers. We also hear from a few of Jennifer's students about why they love to read! Later, we talk with Ansel Sanders, president and CEO of Public Education Partners in Greenville, South Carolina. In 2016 and 2017, PEP collaborated with Scholastic to measure the impact of their award-winning Make Summer Count initiative to eliminate summer reading loss. The results were incredibly positive: 78% of participating students maintained or increased their reading level from spring to fall. Additional resources: Learn more about the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge Read more about the summer reading research from Greenville, SC, and Stoughton, MA See some of the key data from Make Summer Count 2017 Read the executive summary for Make Summer Count 2017 Read the White Paper for Make Summer Count 2017 Guests: Jennifer Boren is the Library Media Specialist at Bailey Station Elementary and has worked in public education for sixteen years. She is Apple Teacher certified and serves her school district as the Lead Library Media Specialist and Vanguard Coach for Collierville Schools. In addition to reading avidly, traveling, and spending time with her family, she works as a freelance writer for Memphis Parent Magazine and blogs at https://bookjabber.wordpress.com Ansel Sanders is President and CEO of Public Education Partners (PEP), an education fund that incubates innovative pracitces and positions the community to advocate for excellent public education in Greenville, South Carolina.  Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Christopher Johnson Produced by Emily Morrow  

Let's face it, we have a love-hate relationship with buzzwords. Why do we use them, what are the benefits and what's the downside? @larryferlazzo @ritaplatt @DouglasReeves @melsa777 JennLCI @Bamradionetwork Dr. Douglas Reeves is the author of more than 30 books and 100 articles on leadership and student achievement and twice named to the Harvard University Distinguished Authors Series. Melissa Eddington is in her 17th year of teaching, 15 have been as an ELL teacher. She teaches in a suburban district outside of Columbus, Ohio. Jennifer Borgioli is a senior consultant with Learner-Centered Initiatives. She supports schools and districts with designing assessments and completing assessment inventories. Rita Platt is a Nationally Board Certified teacher and is a Library Media Specialist for the St. Croix Falls SD in Wisconsin.

For many of us, the reason we teach and how we teach has been influenced by others. In this segment, we ask our guests to share who has influenced their teaching and how? @larryferlazzo @Dr_MamaJ @PernilleRipp @ @ritaplatt @Bamradionetwork Dr. Cynthia “Mama J” Johnson is an educator, speaker, and author. and dedicated 30+ years serving as a classroom teacher, an elementary, middle, and high school principal, a district-level project leader, and a district-wide professional development trainer. Pernille Ripp, author, is a 7th grade teacher in Oregon, WI. She is also creator of the Global Read Aloud Project. Rita Platt is a Nationally Board Certified teacher and is a Library Media Specialist for the St. Croix Falls SD in Wisconsin.

Our guests remind us that engaging classroom discussions don't just happen. This episode offers practical, proven strategies for cultivating classroom discussions that yield energetic participation from students. @larryferlazzo @DrYemiS @ritaplatt @Question2Think @Bamradionetwork Jackie Walsh is a consultant and author whose work with educators across the country focuses on improving student engagement and learning through questioning. Jackie’s recentbook is Questioning for Classroom Discussion. Adeyemi Stembridge, PhD is an educational consultant specializing in equity-focused school-improvement. He is a coach and thought-partner to teachers and administrators with an interest in the design of culturally responsive systems and learning experiences for students. Rita Platt is a Nationally Board Certified teacher and is a Library Media Specialist for the St. Croix Falls SD in Wisconsin.

We invited two experienced flipped learning practitioners to share their thoughts on this instructional model. @larryferlazzo @kjdoubet @ritaplatt @Bamradionetwork Kristina Doubet is an Associate Professor of Middle, Secondary, and Mathematics Education at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. With over ten years of experience teaching, she now prepares future teachers for careers in the classroom and co-author of The differentiated flipped classroom: A practical guide to digital learning. Rita Platt is a Nationally Board Certified teacher. She currently is a Library Media Specialist for the St. Croix Falls SD in Wisconsin, teaches graduate courses for the Professional Development Institute, and consults with local school districts.

Two years ago I made the switch from being the Library Media Specialist in the middle school to teaching fifth grade in one of the elementary schools in our district. It was hard for many to understand the need I had for the change. Many...

What is the best piece of teaching advice you've ever received? Join us as we pose this question to our distinguished guests. Follow: @larryferlazzo @calsunshine14 @ritaplatt @fredende @runnin26 @Bamradionetwork Arpine Ovsepyan, an international award-winning educator, who believes all educators are superheroes since they make a difference in the lives of future generations everyday. Rachael George is the principal of Sandy Grade School in the Oregon Trail School District and an ASCD Emerging Leader. Fred Ende is the Regional Science Coordinator at Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES in the suburbs of New York City. He is a manuscript reviewer for the National Science Teachers Association and an ASCD Emerging Leader. Rita Platt is a Nationally Board Certified teacher. She is a Library Media Specialist for the St. Croix Falls SD in Wisconsin.

In this interview with Kathy Greenfield, Library Media Specialist, she and Wade Tapp, Student Life Director, talk about her 21 years at Covenant Day School and the importance of libraries in 21st-century education. Kathy's contribution to Covenant Day's community is also esteemed by a special guest at the end of the podcast!

We're talking about the challenges and best practices for teaching students to set and achieve goals. Follow: @larryferlazzo @SaneeBell @ritaplatt @Bamradionetwork Dr. Sanée Bell is a middle school principal and an adjunct professor in Houston, TX. Kevin Parr is a fourth grade teacher in Wenatchee, Washington. He is a 2014 ASCD Emerging Leader. Rita Platt is a Nationally Board Certified teacher. She currently is a Library Media Specialist for the

Dr. Chauncey is both a Library Media Specialist and President of the Nanuet Board of Education. In Part 1 of the podcast Dr. Chauncey talks about being a librarian in these changing times. Stay tune for Part 2 when Dr. Chauncey speaks about being the President of the Nanuet Board of Education. You can find more information about Dr. Chauncey on her website. www.frictionlesslearning.org/

Dr. Chauncey is both a Library Media Specialist and President of the Nanuet Board of Education. In Part 1 of the podcast Dr. Chauncey talks about being a librarian in these changing times. Stay tune for Part 2 when Dr. Chauncey speaks about being the President of the Nanuet Board of Education. You can find more information about Dr. Chauncey on her website. http://www.frictionlesslearning.org/

Our guest is a leading edge school librarian. In this segment, she shares the strategies and new tools she'll be using this year. Follow: @jmattmiller @mrdearybury1 @dawnjmitchell @bamradionetwork Elizabeth Graham is in her second year as the Library Media Specialist at Woodland Heights Elementary School. Her passions include matching readers with books and engaging students through technology.

Our guest shares a fascinating example of global project-based learning. Her literacy project connected her students with kids on the other side of the world. Hear what the experience taught her students. Follow: @mrs_hembree @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Julie Hembree is a Library Media Specialist who believes that every child should have access to quality literature regardless of where they live. Her blog http://bellbulldogreaders.edublogs.org/ has won numerous Edublog Awards, and she is a Microsoft Expert Educator with 27 years of teaching experience.

Guest Stony Evans, Library Media Specialist, Lakeside School District, Hot Springs, AR. We discuss all the cool media and tech stuff Stony does through his library and 3D printing!

Laura Fleming is the Library Media Specialist at New Milford High School (NJ) where her library maker space has garnered national attention and has served as an inspiration for schools across the country. Follow Laura Fleming http://www.twitter.com/NMHS_lms   This episode of House of #EdTech is sponsored by:   TodaysMeet.com   Audible.com   Complete shownotes at: http://www.chrisnesi.com/2015/05/learning-and-making-with-laura-fleming.html   FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: cnesi4602 Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: @mrnesi   Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

  Katelyn Nesi is the Library Media Specialist at Shore Regional High School (NJ) Wall Township High School (NJ) [Updated 2/15]. Mrs. Nesi, my wife, makes her first appearance on the podcast and shares some insight on moving to a new place and her love for all things technology.   Follow Katelyn http://twitter.com/katenesi   House of #EdTech is sponsored by Audible.com. There are over 150,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or other mp3 player. http://www.audibletrial.com/houseofedtech   All links and shownotes at http://www.chrisnesi.com/2014/07/houseofedtech14.html   FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: cnesi4602 Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

Carina Gonzalez is the Library Media Specialist of Lawrence High School (Lawrenceville, NJ). We discuss the technology in the school library as well as the things that Carina is doing in her library!   Follow Carina http://twitter.com/CarinaGonzalez   All links and shownotes at http://www.chrisnesi.com/4   FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: cnesi4602 Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

Tune in to highlights and commentary from the 8/13/13 evening #Edchat on new plans for the approaching school year. Follow:@blairteach, @tomwhitby @TechyiGina @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Gina Powell is the Instructional Technology Resource Teacher for Essex County Public Schools in Tappahannock, VA. Prior to that she was Library Media Specialist and was the York County Library Media Specialist of the Year in 2006. Nancy Blair, @blairteach, is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work. Tom Whitby, @tomwhitby, is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.

I spoke with Dr. Annette Lamb and media specialists Mike Chmura and Cindy Albarado about Web 2.0 and the implications for education, in particular for teacher librarians.Dr. Lamb has a webpage called Library Media Specialist 2.0 that she publishes with Larry Johnson, this page is part of their website eduScapes.This podcast is available through itunes, or you can choose to listen to this show directly here: http://www.julielibrarian.com/TLPodcast3.mp3