#schoollibraries — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #schoollibraries, aggregated by home.social.
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A teacher in Rockford holds Heather Has Two Mommies against her chest and decides to leave it on the shelf. Third grade. The DOJ has just told 36 Illinois school districts that book might be a civil rights violation. No specific incident cited. The investigation is the punishment. A child reading about a family that looks like hers is not a crime.
#Education #LGBTQ #BookBans #CivilRights #SchoolLibraries #QueerFamilies #DOJ #Censorship #lgbtqia #trans
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A teacher in Rockford holds Heather Has Two Mommies against her chest and decides to leave it on the shelf. Third grade. The DOJ has just told 36 Illinois school districts that book might be a civil rights violation. No specific incident cited. The investigation is the punishment. A child reading about a family that looks like hers is not a crime.
#Education #LGBTQ #BookBans #CivilRights #SchoolLibraries #QueerFamilies #DOJ #Censorship #lgbtqia #trans
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A teacher in Rockford holds Heather Has Two Mommies against her chest and decides to leave it on the shelf. Third grade. The DOJ has just told 36 Illinois school districts that book might be a civil rights violation. No specific incident cited. The investigation is the punishment. A child reading about a family that looks like hers is not a crime.
#Education #LGBTQ #BookBans #CivilRights #SchoolLibraries #QueerFamilies #DOJ #Censorship #lgbtqia #trans
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A teacher in Rockford holds Heather Has Two Mommies against her chest and decides to leave it on the shelf. Third grade. The DOJ has just told 36 Illinois school districts that book might be a civil rights violation. No specific incident cited. The investigation is the punishment. A child reading about a family that looks like hers is not a crime.
#Education #LGBTQ #BookBans #CivilRights #SchoolLibraries #QueerFamilies #DOJ #Censorship #lgbtqia #trans
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A teacher in Rockford holds Heather Has Two Mommies against her chest and decides to leave it on the shelf. Third grade. The DOJ has just told 36 Illinois school districts that book might be a civil rights violation. No specific incident cited. The investigation is the punishment. A child reading about a family that looks like hers is not a crime.
#Education #LGBTQ #BookBans #CivilRights #SchoolLibraries #QueerFamilies #DOJ #Censorship #lgbtqia #trans
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#mastodonwelcome we're back with new gear. Today is #macromonday allow me to share with you our innovation in #agroecology as well as #Conserving_the_Environment dear #mastodonfriends we can save the earth 🌍 planting our our food. Do you think #planting in buckets solve any problem ? #askfidi .ln hands there is a bread and together we sustain #SchoolLibraries in the garden #Nature
What you teach a child is more than what you give . Don't sleep because you're tired, sleep because you're done @1 -
BOOK CHALLENGES HIT UNPRECEDENTED LEVELS, GRIPPING LIBRARIES AND SCHOOLS
Thousands of book titles are being challenged in US libraries and schools. Learn why and which states are most affected by these censorship attempts.
#BookBans, #LibraryCensorship, #SchoolLibraries, #FreedomToRead, #PENAmerica
https://newsletter.tf/us-book-bans-rise-in-libraries-schools/
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Book challenges in US schools and libraries have reached record highs, with over 6,870 instances recorded in the last academic year. This is a significant increase from previous years.
#BookBans, #LibraryCensorship, #SchoolLibraries, #FreedomToRead, #PENAmerica
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CW: U.S. Politics, Illinois, libraries, call to action
#CallToAction via Kelly Jensen: llinois folks: District 65–that's Evanston and Skokie–is planning to "reallocate" middle school librarians. In the midst of a literacy crisis and ongoing attacks on books, show up in support of librarians if you can tomorrow. (April 20th, 6PM)
#USPolitics #Illinois #Libaries #SchoolLibraries #Librarians #LetKidsRead #District65 #Evanston #Skokie
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CW: U.S. Politics, Illinois, libraries, call to action
#CallToAction via Kelly Jensen: llinois folks: District 65–that's Evanston and Skokie–is planning to "reallocate" middle school librarians. In the midst of a literacy crisis and ongoing attacks on books, show up in support of librarians if you can tomorrow. (April 20th, 6PM)
#USPolitics #Illinois #Libaries #SchoolLibraries #Librarians #LetKidsRead #District65 #Evanston #Skokie
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CW: U.S. Politics, Illinois, libraries, call to action
#CallToAction via Kelly Jensen: llinois folks: District 65–that's Evanston and Skokie–is planning to "reallocate" middle school librarians. In the midst of a literacy crisis and ongoing attacks on books, show up in support of librarians if you can tomorrow. (April 20th, 6PM)
#USPolitics #Illinois #Libaries #SchoolLibraries #Librarians #LetKidsRead #District65 #Evanston #Skokie
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CW: U.S. Politics, Illinois, libraries, call to action
#CallToAction via Kelly Jensen: llinois folks: District 65–that's Evanston and Skokie–is planning to "reallocate" middle school librarians. In the midst of a literacy crisis and ongoing attacks on books, show up in support of librarians if you can tomorrow. (April 20th, 6PM)
#USPolitics #Illinois #Libaries #SchoolLibraries #Librarians #LetKidsRead #District65 #Evanston #Skokie
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CW: U.S. Politics, Illinois, libraries, call to action
#CallToAction via Kelly Jensen: llinois folks: District 65–that's Evanston and Skokie–is planning to "reallocate" middle school librarians. In the midst of a literacy crisis and ongoing attacks on books, show up in support of librarians if you can tomorrow. (April 20th, 6PM)
#USPolitics #Illinois #Libaries #SchoolLibraries #Librarians #LetKidsRead #District65 #Evanston #Skokie
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challenges were reported each year. But in 2023, there were 16 challenges in school districts across the state, covering more than 30 individual titles
The majority have been in #schoollibraries, with many challenges naming multiple titles on gender & sexuality. Following national trends, Maia Kobabe’s “Gender Queer” has been the most challenged book in Maine, it has been removed from at least one school library. Though challenges are waning for now — with only three reported to the . -
challenges were reported each year. But in 2023, there were 16 challenges in school districts across the state, covering more than 30 individual titles
The majority have been in #schoollibraries, with many challenges naming multiple titles on gender & sexuality. Following national trends, Maia Kobabe’s “Gender Queer” has been the most challenged book in Maine, it has been removed from at least one school library. Though challenges are waning for now — with only three reported to the . -
challenges were reported each year. But in 2023, there were 16 challenges in school districts across the state, covering more than 30 individual titles
The majority have been in #schoollibraries, with many challenges naming multiple titles on gender & sexuality. Following national trends, Maia Kobabe’s “Gender Queer” has been the most challenged book in Maine, it has been removed from at least one school library. Though challenges are waning for now — with only three reported to the . -
challenges were reported each year. But in 2023, there were 16 challenges in school districts across the state, covering more than 30 individual titles
The majority have been in #schoollibraries, with many challenges naming multiple titles on gender & sexuality. Following national trends, Maia Kobabe’s “Gender Queer” has been the most challenged book in Maine, it has been removed from at least one school library. Though challenges are waning for now — with only three reported to the . -
challenges were reported each year. But in 2023, there were 16 challenges in school districts across the state, covering more than 30 individual titles
The majority have been in #schoollibraries, with many challenges naming multiple titles on gender & sexuality. Following national trends, Maia Kobabe’s “Gender Queer” has been the most challenged book in Maine, it has been removed from at least one school library. Though challenges are waning for now — with only three reported to the . -
Young Man Was Disowned By Mom For Being Gay. Now He’s Challenging Her Attempt to Ban LGBTQ+ Books (Exclusive)
NEED TO KNOW Weston Brown returned to his hometown in Texas to advocate against book banning after he…
#NewsBeep #News #Books #AmyBenchWestonBrown #AU #Australia #Entertainment #MonicaBrown #SchoolLibraries #THELIBRARIANS #WestonBrown
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Young Man Was Disowned By Mom For Being Gay. Now He’s Challenging Her Attempt to Ban LGBTQ+ Books (Exclusive)
NEED TO KNOW Weston Brown returned to his hometown in Texas to advocate against book banning after he…
#NewsBeep #News #Books #AmyBenchWestonBrown #Entertainment #MonicaBrown #SchoolLibraries #THELIBRARIANS #UK #UnitedKingdom #WestonBrown
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Young Man Was Disowned By Mom For Being Gay. Now He’s Challenging Her Attempt to Ban LGBTQ+ Books (Exclusive)
NEED TO KNOW Weston Brown returned to his hometown in Texas to advocate against book banning after he…
#NewsBeep #News #Books #AmyBenchWestonBrown #CA #Canada #Entertainment #MonicaBrown #SchoolLibraries #THELIBRARIANS #WestonBrown
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Creating a library leadership program is within reach! Complete with a plethora of customizable forms, templates, and tools that you can modify to suit your own needs, this book offers a roadmap: https://alastore.ala.org/fromLtoL
#ALA
#AmericanLibraryAssociation
#LIS
#MLIS
#libraries
#librarianship
#InformationScience
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Creating a library leadership program is within reach! Complete with a plethora of customizable forms, templates, and tools that you can modify to suit your own needs, this book offers a roadmap: https://alastore.ala.org/fromLtoL
#ALA
#AmericanLibraryAssociation
#LIS
#MLIS
#libraries
#librarianship
#InformationScience
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Creating a library leadership program is within reach! Complete with a plethora of customizable forms, templates, and tools that you can modify to suit your own needs, this book offers a roadmap: https://alastore.ala.org/fromLtoL
#ALA
#AmericanLibraryAssociation
#LIS
#MLIS
#libraries
#librarianship
#InformationScience
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Creating a library leadership program is within reach! Complete with a plethora of customizable forms, templates, and tools that you can modify to suit your own needs, this book offers a roadmap: https://alastore.ala.org/fromLtoL
#ALA
#AmericanLibraryAssociation
#LIS
#MLIS
#libraries
#librarianship
#InformationScience
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Do I know any school librarians? Do you know any school librarians?
I have a lead on funding for a CO2 monitor lending program in school libraries (in Connecticut) and I'd like to get a reality check about how school libraries work before I get too far. Thank you!
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We are literally on our way to #ALAAC24 right now. We couldn't be more excited about the chance to meet our library friends in person!
What are YOU most excited about with ALAAC24?
Come say hi this weekend at Book #656 in the Library Marketplace.
#ALA #AmericanLibraryAssociation #Librarianship #Librarian #Librarians #LibrariansRock #Libraries #LibrariesRock #Library #PublicLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #SchoolLibrarians #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibraries #TeacherLibrarian #TeacherLibrarians @librarians @libraries
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Who else is going to the American Library Association Annual Conference this weekend? We are literally packing our bags right now to head to San Diego!
Please come say hello to us at Booth 656 in The Library Marketplace to learn about teaching with film, using our films and discussion guides for library events, and get free film resources. Like our film-book pairing ideas.
Our Executive Director Jen Fischer and our Instructional Designer Amy Bowers would love to meet you and answer your questions.
Plus we have some really cool stuff to give away.
Let us know if you'll be there, too!
#ALA #ALAAC24 #AmericanLibraryAssociation #Librarianship #Librarian #Librarians #Libraries #Library #PublicLibrary #SchoolLibrarian #SchoolLibrarians #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibraries #TeacherLibrarian #TeacherLibrarians @librarians @libraries 1/2
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In Divided Times, Picture Books Connect
“Connection is really the thing that we’re leaning into with this batch of picture books,” …
#NewsBeep #News #Books #BloomsburyChildren’sBooks #CA #Canada #collectiondevelopment #Entertainment #FreeSpiritPublishing #GroundwoodBooks #jlg #JuniorLibraryGuild #librarian #library #picturebooks #readingcategories #readinglevels #reviews #SchoolLibraries #SchoolLibraryJournal #SEL #SequoiaKidsMedia #sponsored #TuttlePublishing
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In Divided Times, Picture Books Connect
“Connection is really the thing that we’re leaning into w…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Books #BloomsburyChildren’sBooks #collectiondevelopment #Entertainment #FreeSpiritPublishing #GroundwoodBooks #jlg #JuniorLibraryGuild #librarian #library #picturebooks #readingcategories #readinglevels #reviews #SchoolLibraries #SchoolLibraryJournal #SEL #SequoiaKidsMedia #sponsored #TuttlePublishing
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In Divided Times, Picture Books Connect
“Connection is really the thing that we’re leaning into with this batch of picture books,” …
#NewsBeep #News #Books #BloomsburyChildren’sBooks #CA #Canada #collectiondevelopment #Entertainment #FreeSpiritPublishing #GroundwoodBooks #jlg #JuniorLibraryGuild #librarian #library #picturebooks #readingcategories #readinglevels #reviews #SchoolLibraries #SchoolLibraryJournal #SEL #SequoiaKidsMedia #sponsored #TuttlePublishing
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Survey Findings: School Library Access Varies Across Massachusetts (via Bay State Banner" https://baystatebanner.com/2025/09/11/banner-survey-school-library-access-varies-across-massachusetts/ #libraries #schoollibraries
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Now shipping! The newly updated
#AASL Standards will ensure school libraries remain relevant and effective for all learners in today’s dynamic educational landscape. Learn more at https://alastore.ala.org/AASLstandards2.#schoollibraries #school #teacher #librarylife #librarywork #libraries
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Now shipping! A must-have resource for every school librarian’s shelf, this guidebook offers practical advice in a friendly, conversational tone on an incredible breadth of topics rooted in AASL best practices. Both new and experienced school librarians will feel like they’re getting guidance from a trusted friend or mentor. https://alastore.ala.org/slgtae
#ALA #AmericanLibraryAssociation #LIS #MLIS #libraries #librarianship #InformationScience #schoollibraries #schoollibrarians
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As students across Texas head back to school, their districts are grappling with how to comply with new state laws. Senate Bill 12 restricts several DEI initiatives in public schools, while Senate Bill 13 introduces new library policies.
#Education #EducationNews #LGBTQ #Local #News #Politics #Texas #2025TexasLegislature #89thTexasLegislativeSession #SchoolLibraries #SenateBill12 #SenateBill13 #TexasPublicSchools
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Heh... Could this be the plot of the next #SouthPark episode?
#Oklahoma’s #TrumpLoving, #BibleThumping Superintendent Faces #Porn Probe
Two Oklahoma board of education members said #RyanWalters was not apologetic after a video of naked women played in his office during a state meeting
by Naomi LaChance, July 26, 2025
"An investigation is underway in Oklahoma after a television screen in the #MAGA state school superintendent’s office reportedly showed a video of nude women during an executive session of the State Board of Education on Thursday.
"The images reportedly appeared on a screen in the office of Ryan Walters, Oklahoma’s far-right Superintendent of Public Instruction. Walters previously told schools to teach #TheBible and #TenCommandments, demanded students watch him pray for Donald Trump, and named #transphobe #ChayaRaichik to a state education committee. He also tried to use state money to purchase #bibles for classrooms that matched the specifics of those marketed by the president and his family.
"As you might expect, Walters has led a crusade against '#pornography' in #SchoolLibraries.
"Two members of the Oklahoma board of education said they were shocked at what they saw on the screen on Thursday.
" 'I was like, ‘Those are naked women,' board member Becky Carson told The Oklahoman. 'And then I was like, ‘No, wait a minute. Those aren’t naked, surely those aren’t naked women. Something is playing a trick on my eye. Maybe they just have on tan body suits. … This is just really bizarre.'
" 'I saw them just walking across the screen, and I’m like, 'no.' I’m sorry I even have to use this language, but I’m like, ‘Those are her nipples.’ And then I’m like, ‘That’s pubic hair.’ What in the world am I watching? I didn’t watch a second longer.' "
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A bill that would give parents more power over which books their children can read in public school libraries will soon go before Texas senators for a full vote.
#BooksLibraries #Education #EducationNews #LGBTQ #News #Politics #Texas #BookBans #SchoolLibraries #TexasBookBans #TexasFreedomNetwork #TexasLegislature #TexasSenate
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UPDATE (Feb. 14, 2025) Statement: ALA, AASL Decry U.S. Defense Department #Censorship of Schools and Libraries on Military Installations https://www.infodocket.com/2025/02/13/report-pentagon-schools-suspend-library-books-for-compliance-review-under-trump-orders/ #libraries #schoollibraries
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Now in stock! Gathering contributions from thought-leaders and advocates working with youth, this collection shares a rainbow of ideas, initiatives, and activities for promoting joyful, supportive learning for every child. https://alastore.ala.org/wonlib
#ALA #AmericanLibraryAssociation #LIS #MLIS #libraries #librarianship #InformationScience #literacy #children #schoollibraries #publiclibraries
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NEW Journal Article: “The Evolving Roles of School #Librarians during the COVID-19 #Pandemic: A Phenomenological Study” https://www.infodocket.com/2024/09/21/journal-article-the-evolving-roles-of-school-librarians-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-a-phenomenological-study/ #librarians #schoollibraries #libraries
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After Cy-Fair ISD trustees eliminated more than half of the district's librarians, students and parents say their school libraries are open only part of the time this year. A fourth-grader at Fiest Elementary says that makes him "sad."
#BooksLibraries #Education #EducationNews #InDepth #Local #News #CyFair #CyFairISD #CyFairISDLibrarians #CyFairSchoolBoard #PoliticalActionCommittee #SchoolLibraries
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Monday night's Fort Bend ISD meeting could result in a major policy change that reshapes how books are reviewed in schools.
#Education #EducationNews #FortBend #News #BookBans #FortBendCounty #FortBendISD #SchoolLibraries
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CW: Paywall, homophobia etc
Outrage as librarians reveal UK schools ban LGBT+ books after just one complaint | The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/lgbt-books-ban-uk-schools-library-b2596374.html#Homophobia
#AntiLGBT
#LGBT
#BookBans
#Books
#UK
#Libraries
#SchoolLibraries
#Colburn
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Book Restrictions in Indiana Pressure Public Schools And #Libraries to Remove #Books https://www.infodocket.com/2024/08/11/pbs-news-book-restrictions-in-indiana-pressure-public-schools-and-libraries-to-remove-books/ #bookbans #schoollibraries
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#Fascist #Florida #Governor #RonDeSantis #administration takes #absurd #stance on #school #libraries.
#Florida’s #AG #argued in a #legalbrief that #homophobic #bookbans are OK because #schoollibraries are for #government #speech — not #Freespeech.
#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Florida #Conservatives #Extremism #Fascism #Censorship #RepublicanParty #Hate #Bigotry #Violence #Genocide #Discrimination #Racism #Homophobia #Transphobia #ThePartyOfHate #BlackMastodon
https://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/reidout-blog/florida-book-bans-lgbtq-russia-rcna128164
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On New Books Network, Jen Hoyer interviews #AASL and #ALA Editions author Elisabet Kennedy about her new book, "Embracing Culturally Responsive Practice in School Libraries" http://bit.ly/NBNresponsive
#schoollibraries #libraries #library #culturalhumility #EDISJ
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Now in stock! This #AASL book will help school librarians contextualize and complement the other #SharedFoundations while providing learners with the skills and knowledge for their engagements with reading, information, learning, and life. https://bit.ly/41Ojvyn
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If anyone is unable to get a copy of a book that has been banned by their local/school library, I personally volunteer to help find you an electronic copy.
📚 📖 📚No one should be restricted from reading something because it acknowledges a person's experience or existence— whether because of race, gender, sexuality, or whatever. My ask is that you keep any copies I give you to help distribute to others.
@ me directly if you need help finding anything.
In the mean time, consider archiving and reading these books, and books like them: https://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10
...and donating to The Merritt Fund to help librarians whose jobs and funding are threatened: https://www.ala.org/aboutala/affiliates/relatedgroups/merrittfund/merritthumanitarian
:better_pride: 🏳️⚧️ ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽
#AmericanLibraryAssociation #ALA #BannedBooks #LGBTQ #LGBT #GenderQueer #Gender #Transgender #YouthLiberation #YouthRights #Reading #Books #Library #Libraries #Race #SchoolBoard #SchoolBoards #SchoolLibraries #SchoolLibrary
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Over on @booktrust website, Lucas Maxwell has an article all about the mental health benefits of running Dungeons and Dragons sessions in your school library - and his book is out tomorrow! #DnD #TTRPG #Libraries #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibraries https://www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-features/features/2023/february/the-mental-health-benefits-of-running-dungeons-and-dragons-sessions-in-your-school-library/
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Libraries will be re-purposed as campus media centers. Each media center will be staffed by a district-level media specialist as well as a media center assistant.
#Education #News #Schools #SchoolLibraries #SpringBranchISD #SpringBranchISDFunding