Cathy Jo Nelson

New Jersey becomes latest state to prohibit bans on books in school, public libraries New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a law to prohibit book bans in the state and enshrine protections against civil and criminal charges for librarians who comply with the law.

New Jersey becomes latest state to prohibit bans on books in school, public libraries

09.12.2024 23:53 — 👍 42    🔁 11    💬 0    📌 0

Segregation Academies in Mississippi Are Benefiting From Public Dollars, as They Did in the 1960s — ProPublica ProPublica identified 20 schools in the state that likely opened as segregation academies and have received almost $10 million over the past six years from the state’s tax credit donation program.

This still goes on!? apple.news/AgdEYCumxR5-...

24.11.2024 13:14 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Possible Impact of Linda McMahon Leading Department of Education If confirmed by the Senate, McMahon is expected to advance the school choice and conservative agenda while trying to fulfill the president-elect's campaign promise of shutting down the Department of E...

"By selecting Linda McMahon, Donald Trump is showing that he could not care less about our students’ futures.
McMahon's only mission is to eliminate the Department of Education and take away taxpayer dollars from public schools..." - National Education Association

23.11.2024 15:00 — 👍 13    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 0

Snow

Arrived in Boone, NC for the App State Game—snow is everywhere! Bet the slopes are having a great weekend.

23.11.2024 17:53 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Power has been restored!! Thanks all.

22.11.2024 15:41 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Friends I have family in Seattle and I just returned myself from a visit. If you are the praying kind please add Seattle’s citizens to your list. #bombcyclone #poweroutages

21.11.2024 01:27 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

So glad to escape the toxic room over there for sure!!

21.11.2024 00:31 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

That post captured my feelings so perfectly. April 2007 marked my Twitter debut, but over the years, I mostly let it fade into the background. Finally deactivated it right after the election—sigh. Now I’m mostly lurking here, mainly since I have better distractions… like retirement and my grandson!

20.11.2024 20:23 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1

I’m retired but still popping in as a substitute librarian when needed! Ready to shelve books, create displays, teach, and collaborate—looking for my fellow library superheroes to team up with! 🦸‍♀️📚✨ #TLSky

20.11.2024 19:57 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

School libraries in Yakima Valley feel the pinch as districts cut back School libraries and librarians play a key role in students' learning. But school districts are making tough budget decisions in the face of budget challenges and inflation.

School librarians support Ss & Ts & Admin w/info literacy instruction, research skills, inquiry & leading in strategic initiatives around literacy

Hiring a certified school librarian pays off tremendously if this position is maximized to the fullest!

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19.11.2024 14:33 — 👍 25    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 1

6 hour flight ✈️ today so let’s cultivate a new PLN ⌨️

15.11.2024 13:26 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Just getting started! Had taken a seriously long break from that other platform

15.11.2024 13:21 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0