No extra class needed: Winchester enrollment in check Aug 20, 2009
The five-year plan is intended to assist the libraries in transitioning from a staff of mainly volunteers into a professionally staffed elementary library media program ... This plan will also provide clarity, direction and purpose for our ongoing initiative to provide quality and important library media services to the students of the Winchester Public Schools. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Port Byron consolidates its school libraries Aug 19, 2009
While Library Media Specialist Kelly Cullen had to travel between the two libraries, now she will be stationary, providing students from all grade levels greater access to resources and materials. For middle school students, I'm hoping that this is going to improve and increase their use of the library, not just for school work, but for personal interest reading, she said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Roundup of area school announcements Aug 19, 2009
New teachers: Neil Andruschak, library media specialist; Corinne Cook, deaf/hard of hearing; Glennda Davis, second grade; Lisa Duffney, third grade; Kenora Goodrich, fourth grade; Kelly Gotfredson, fourth grade; Sally Heier, kindergarten; Michael Kaluza, business education; Rachel Kerr, vocal music; Jonathan Laflamme, instrumental music; Holly Lathe, vocal music; Nicholas Neibauer, math; Sarah Porisch, language arts; Julie Slettom, family and consumer science; Emily Stenberg, library media... (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Dodson ready for new role Aug 17, 2009
News Tribune - Local News. The Information you need. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Spiked land sale stops Maristone senior center in Gallatin Aug 8, 2009
Spiked land sale stops Maristone deal in Gallatin - Nashville Business Journal. for free extra services. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Auburn students steered toward college Aug 8, 2009
Added school Library Media Specialist Anne Mlod, And they will realize what they need to do to make it a reality. Staff writer Alyssa Sunkin can be reached at 253-5311 ext. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
School finances still not settled Aug 7, 2009
5 FTE library media specialist jobs ( 195,421) and reinstate categorical cuts made to site and district budgets ( 307,666). The board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, in the district offices, 17850 Railroad Ave.. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
UB Library program names new leader Aug 6, 2009
Anne Marie Perrault, a graduate of UB s MLS program, will direct the department s graduate program in school library media. Joseph Meloche will focus on the fields of information seeking, knowledge management, and collaboration and communication studies. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
TIC reaches new audience Jul 30, 2009
Wed Jul 29, 2009, 04:01 PM EDT. When Londonderry, N.H. radio station manager Susan Ballard heard about audible radio reading broadcasts for the visually impaired, she thought such a service would be a fine fit for her community. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Post schools among best in nation Jul 24, 2009
All schools have at least the following: auditorium, gymnasium, full-service kitchen, cafeteria, technology classrooms, two computer labs, separate art and music rooms and a full-service library media center. All schools are maintained in excellent condition based on a planned program of preventive maintenance. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Imperial Valley College to jump on Obama’s education stimulus Jul 24, 2009
FERNANDO ACOSTA JR. PHOTO IVC student Denise Cepeda of Calexico skims through books looking for a philosophy book for a group assignment Thursday afternoon at the Spencer Library Media Center at IVC.. Imperial Valley College is gearing up to take advantage of new funding opportunities on the federal level, as it is threatened with budget cuts on the state level. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Hingham school supt. enumerates cuts Jul 24, 2009
Cuts in personnel will affect several departments, including: foreign language, math, English, social studies, library media, business, industrial technology, high school guidance, and counseling, for the most part in the form of one lost position each. Support staff reductions were also made that affected three positions. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Alva Schools set enrollment dates Jul 21, 2009
Students who will attend Washington, Longfellow or Lincoln Elementary Schools are asked to enroll Monday, July 27, or Tuesday, July 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Longfellow Elementary Library Media Center. Those unable to enroll on those two days, may enroll Wednesday, July 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at each individual school site. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Schools cut, then rehire employees Jul 11, 2009
5 full-time library media specialists were let go as a part of budget cutting since the district is facing a 4-plus-million deficit ... 5 FTE library media specialist jobs ( 195,421) and reinstate categorical cuts made to site and district budgets ( 307,245). (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
A Record 18,000+ Attend ISTE's NECC 2009 in Washington, D.C. Jul 7, 2009
Attendees included teachers, administrators, library media specialists, technology coordinators, and teacher educators, as well as decision-makers from industry and government. Conference highlights included. (PR Newswire)
More of this story Jul 1, 2009
Sun Publishing E-Papers Your world is just a click away. Local Tuesday, June 30, 2009 10:26 AM EDT School Committee expected to plug gaps. (Westerly Sun, RI)
'Away We Go' is the perfect anti-blockbuster Jun 26, 2009
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Are Schools Cheating Kids? Jun 24, 2009
As Peggy Sheehy, a library media specialist from Suffern, N.Y., put it: "We can't teach 21st century literacy and assess with 19th century methodology. We have to look at what we really need students to be able to do when they leave us" and we must ask, "what is my student learning outside of school and how can I get them just as engaged?". Right now, it's a valid point to say that letting kids access mobile devices may discriminate against those who can't afford the phones or the service. (CBS News)
Fulton Innovation Partner Leggett & Platt Brings eCoupled(TM) Wireless Power Technology To The Table Jun 24, 2009
KI demonstrated delivery of wireless power with eCoupled technology in several market vignettes including a lecture hall, a library media center, and a cafe style business "touchdown" area. Leggett & Platt and KI also partnered to produce a white paper on wireless power for stakeholders in the furniture industry. (PR Newswire)
Muraco gets Kidspiration 3 software and projectors Jun 23, 2009
The grant was written by Jenny Khaghani and Chris Nixon from the Muraco Grants Committee with valuable input by the project manager and Muraco Third Grade Teacher Leah Ferullo, WPS Instructional Technology Specialist Joanne Najarian, WPS Director of Educational Technology Annamaria Schrimpf, principal Bob Teel, WPS Library Media Specialist Juliana Jarvis, MESPA co-chairs Sue Kim and Christa Russo, the Muraco Technology Committee, and so many others. All of their contributions made the project... (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Nardin to build campus wings Jun 3, 2009
The expansion is the first Nardin has undertaken since it opened the Koessler Family Library Media Center. The project is being funded through Nardin s capital campaign along with grants from a variety of sources. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Sixth grader presents award to author Jun 2, 2009
She hid it well, said Rebecca Forbes, West County Elementary Schools, library media specialist. Forbes, who heads the committee for the Mark Twain Award chose Kara to present Rick Riordan with the honor during the Missouri Association of School Librarians Spring conference in April. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
JHW students dance at Reading Makes You a Star celebration May 31, 2009
According to the school s library media specialist, several students in third and fourth grade already are motivated to break his record next year. Students are certainly excited about reading, said Lisa Comparato, the library media specialist. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Changes in store for local preschool program May 28, 2009
The board approved the Library Media Manual, which contains the operations, policies and standards for all grade levels for the Library and Technology Curriculum. The school board will meet today at 4 p.m. to discuss the Sweetwater portable building and the recent survey that was conducted. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
DEQ touts powerhouse clean-up May 27, 2009
News Story - Idaho State Journal. POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) -- A 107-year-old powerhouse in Pocatello that houses a free bike repair workshop is gearing up to remove asbestos and lead in surrounding property to improve the ground for an existing community garden. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Marblehead students receive masters, bachelors degrees from Salem State May 17, 2009
Sekiguchi received a masters degree, with highest honors, in library media studies. Marblehead students receive masters, bachelors degrees from Salem State. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Board continues to cut budget May 14, 2009
39 FTE (full-time equivalent) library media clerical position as well as a full-time tech director for a total of 109,000 ... Included are a 10 percent decrease in site allocations ( 63,077), a cut in SAGE funding of one teacher ( 60,665) as well as of a custodian and a library media clerical position, beginning in the 2008-09 and continuing into the 2009-10 school year ( 129,945). (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Interactive White Board Promethean ... May 10, 2009
Themes examples are math, science, literature, poetry, plants, English as a second language, library media, ancient civilizations, and over 30 more themes from which to select. Lessons select from any of 14 lesson content areas such as science, math, language arts, and social studies. (Suite101.com)
St. Joe's grant will open homeless shelter May 7, 2009
Dawn Totzke, library media center director at in the Chippewa Falls School District was selected for the Wisconsin Educational Media and Technology Association s Special Service Recognition Award at this year s annual conference held in Madison on March 24 ... WEMTA is an independent professional association serving school library media and instructional technology professionals. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
LETTERS: NCT, May 6, 2009 May 6, 2009
Jan Hurley, library media. technician, PUSD. (North County Times)
Mold tests on hold at Riverfield Elementary May 1, 2009
A second-grade classroom and the Library Media Center tested positive for the extremely toxic stachybotris mold on March 26 and were subsequently cleaned by Steamtronics during vacation week, April 13 to 17. A re-testing by a different laboratory, Fuss ll, showed that stachybotrys was no longer present, but another type of mold, aspergillus-penicillium was. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Will LUSD cut 100 classified positions? Apr 28, 2009
Up to another 107 classified positions are recommended for elimination, including 15 full-time library media assistants at the elementary level and four in the district's high schools. Among others. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Lodi Unified School District moves forward with all classified reductions (487) Apr 28, 2009
15 part-time library media assistants at the elementary level and four in the district s high schools. 12 fulland part-time clerk-type positions at school sites and in the administrative office, plus six typist clerks from select program improvement schools. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
3 libraries receive federal funds Apr 20, 2009
Eight public libraries, five school library media centers or educational service centers, three special libraries and one academic library throughout the state were recommended by the LSTA Advisory Council to receive funding. Of the three libraries in Cache Valley to receive grant awards, the Logan Library is getting the most money, at 17,932. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Dillard makes impressive showing at Battle of the Books Apr 15, 2009
Nine students from N.L. Dillard Middle School traveled to Randolph Community College on March 27 to compete in the Region 5 Piedmont Battle of the Books Competition where 13 schools faced off to see which had the most knowledge of 27 books previously selected by the N.C. School Library Media Association ... "The Battle of the Books is a competition for middle school students where they read 27 books in all genres, selected by a committee from the N.C. School Library Media Association, and work... (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Reading group aims to get boys excited about books Apr 10, 2009
Boys on the Couch began meeting in January after school staff brainstormed ways to improve reading test scores for boys, said Lisa Altreuter, library media center director. Books are not the first thing boys go for, Altreuter said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
No tax increase in proposed New Hartford school budget Apr 8, 2009
The budget also includes funding for instructional technology in secondary computer labs and library media centers. There also is money for new textbooks and supplies for the district s mathematics programs. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Alva Middle School teachers achieve National Board Certification Apr 7, 2009
Woods, who teaches EA math, and White, the library media instructor, were part of the 2008 class of National Board Certified Teachers which was announced December 9, 2008. This class raised the total number of National Board Certified Teachers across the country to more than 73,000. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Margaret Ruth Swartz Apr 1, 2009
She worked first at Taft Elementary School and then at Field Elementary School as a library media technician. Margaret also worked tirelessly for the East Mesa Democratic Women s Organization and received an inaugural ball invitation to the White House for her efforts. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Gay Straight Allinace to host forum in growing up in Lexington Apr 1, 2009
The forum will take place Wednesday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Library Media Center. Loading commenting interface. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Emergency Lesson Plans Mar 27, 2009
Meaningful Activities When a Spontaneous Absence Occurs. Unplanned teacher absences should not result in wasted classroom time. (Suite101.com)
BVHS students in book contest Mar 26, 2009
Angela Smith read all 22 titles to receive the Double Deuce Award from Illinois School and Library Media Association. She is the first student from Bureau Valley High School to ever accomplish this. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Proposed C-A budget cuts met with anger Mar 25, 2009
Community members voiced their opposition to proposed cuts that include programming and staff reductions like the elimination of the French program, reducing the chorus teacher to a part-time position and eliminating the library media specialist at the elementary school level. The library is such an important part of the curriculum, and it is in the best interest of the students to have a professional librarian in the schools, urged librarian Carolyn Brook. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Library aiming to step into 21st century Mar 18, 2009
The grant would improve library collections of print and non-print materials; provide state-of-art technology to increase collaborative projects and support district curriculum; provide students access to online information-seeking resources; extend hours of library operation to increase student access to the library media center; and provide professional development focused on building literacy skills, technology proficiency levels and collaborative techniques and strategies. Article Rating. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
(SLIDESHOW) Fires, explosions, and electrocutions at one McKinney Elementary school Mar 14, 2009
Burks Library Media Specialist Laura Harkey helped coordinate the event and said the school tries to do something special related to science every few months. She said Burks students were excited to celebrate the last day of school before Spring Break with the unique learning opportunity. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Ford test drivers raise nearly $3K for WAHS bands Mar 12, 2009
Library media specialist Dan Lawson tried out the F-150. I wanted to come out here and do this because Stuart Welsh is the man, he said. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
ECHS student body focusing on positives Mar 6, 2009
On March 24, we will host a Business after Hours in the Library Media Center. At the event, Chamber members will be welcomed to see the new, clean ECHS.. (Atmore Advance, AL)
TOWN ELECTION 2009: Three running for two school committee seats Mar 6, 2009
The School Committee last year was able to boost the number of full-time library media specialists in the town s five elementary schools from one to three, after relying almost totally on parent volunteers for a number of years. Girotti grew up in Winchester and graduated from Winchester High School. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
School libraries receive grants Feb 27, 2009
The grant funds must be used to support the services of the district;s school library media program, according to the news release, and cannot be used for capital improvements. I have had the pleasure of visiting many of our school libraries in Illinois, and have seen firsthand how hard our school librarians and staff employed in school libraries work to help students achieve their utmost potential,; White said in a prepared statement. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
School Committee candidates to field students' questions in debate Feb 24, 2009
The three candidates for School Committee will take part in a student-led debate Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the library media center at Lexington High School, 251 Waltham St.. This debate is sponsored by The LHS Student Senate and the LHS PTSA.. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
NASHOBA BUDGET: School chief offers cuts Feb 24, 2009
The department heads include math, science, social studies, health, foreign language, guidance, business and technology, music, fine arts and library media. School Committee member Monica CampoBasso of Lancaster questioned department of teaching and learning members assuming department head responsibilities. (Bolton Common, MA)
Samantha says no to more sex in the city Feb 23, 2009
f001053277 library media specialist and technology. applications for the following positions: library media specialist and technology coordinator/ computer. (Yahoo News -- Sex and the City)
Keep the libraries Feb 23, 2009
The library media center is often the first stop for technology, research and collaboration. This year Fresno Unified, in the face of doom-and-gloom prophecies, made a substantial financial commitment to its libraries. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Media Reminder - Library to Announce Expansion of Program Increasing Access to Arts and Culture Feb 19, 2009
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Dutch pass law to expel failed asylum seekers Feb 18, 2009
schools is seeking qualified applicants for the following position(s): library media specialist (2009/10) currently accepting applications unit i salary scale. md. (Yahoo News -- Netherlands)
Tiny village hits El Gordo lottery jackpot Feb 18, 2009
following position(s): library media specialists (09-10) this position requires a kansas teaching certificate with kansas library media endorsement. classroom. (Yahoo News -- Gambling & Lottery)
Good night's sleep boosts long-term memory Feb 18, 2009
these media skills into the library media program and. the media center in a appealing, and a welcoming manner. (Yahoo News -- Sleep and Sleep Disorders)
Lincoln Comes Alive In NMHS Program Feb 14, 2009
Students at New Milford High School paused during their busy academic day yesterday morning to pay homage to Abraham Lincoln as a portrait of the 16th president was dedicated in the Library Media Center. The picture, an iconic image of a war-weary Lincoln taken Feb. 5, 1865, was purchased for the library by history teacher Stephen Flanagan and was framed through a gift from the Class of 1994, for whom Mr. Flanagan had been the adviser. (New Milford Times, CT)
Anger over cuts bubbles to surface at LUSD meeting Feb 13, 2009
There will also be reductions in career technical education, elective course options, physical education, library media services, advanced placement courses, counseling services, nursing services and athletic coaches. When a speaker asked for those at the meeting concerned about cuts to music, about half of the more than 200 people in the crowd stood up. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Airport test to stop arrival of Sars and flu 'pointless' Feb 13, 2009
position: library media specialist primary location: k-12 if you are interested in submitting your. mo. (Yahoo News -- SARS)
SCHS Career Fair Is Friday Feb 11, 2009
Ginger Murphy, the school's library media specialist, made an effort to find speakers with ties to St. Clair. "We wanted the students to see people from St. Clair who are successful in their professions," she said. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Wimbledon confirm move to prize money equality Feb 10, 2009
Women to receive same rewards as men for first time. Thursday 22 February 2007 11. (Yahoo News -- Women's Issues)
