14 killed, including 7 children, in Montana plane crash Mar 23, 2009
The Associated Press Published: March 23, 2009. A small plane carrying a group of people from California to Montana crashed into a cemetery not far from the airport in Butte and burst into flames, killing seven adults and seven children. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Teaching the teachers Mar 22, 2009
They included art teachers, regular classroom teachers, school librarians and others across all grade levels. Wilson said he begins every lesson by showing a piece of art for students to observe and use as a starting point. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
At home with Michelle Obama Mar 22, 2009
First Lady Michelle Obama gathering with local school children to break ground for the White House Kitchen Garden at the White House in Washington on Friday. (Todd Heisler/The New York Times). (International Herald Tribune)
Pixar's 'Up' to open 62nd Cannes Film festival Mar 20, 2009
Pixar's 'Up' to open 62nd Cannes Film festival - International Herald Tribune. The character Carl Fredricksen, voiced by Ed Asner, in Pixar's "Up," directed by Pete Docter. (International Herald Tribune)
'Three Cups of Tea': The cup runneth over Mar 17, 2009
Three Cups of Tea': The cup runneth over - International Herald Tribune. Three Cups of Tea': The cup runneth over. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Obama braces for a backlash Mar 17, 2009
Published: March 16, 2009. The administration of President Barack Obama is increasingly concerned that a populist backlash against banks and Wall Street could end up being directed at Congress and the White House and complicate the president's agenda. (International Herald Tribune)
AP News in Brief Mar 16, 2009
The Associated Press Published: March 16, 2009. Small-business loans, optimism mark Obama economic team amid worries from GOP, Wall Street. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Bill Barich's 'A Pint Of Plain' Mar 14, 2009
Bill Barich's 'A Pint Of Plain' - International Herald Tribune. Bill Barich's 'A Pint Of Plain. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Helen Humphreys's 'Coventry' Mar 14, 2009
Helen Humphreys's 'Coventry' - International Herald Tribune. Helen Humphreys's 'Coventry. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Michelle Obama's agenda includes healthful eating Mar 11, 2009
Michelle Obama's agenda includes healthful eating - International Herald Tribune. Michelle Obama's agenda includes healthful eating. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Kelso School Board urges deeper sports cuts Mar 11, 2009
The board also asked Hill to rework her budget proposals to keep elementary and middle school librarians, while cutting library aides. The board also indicated it supported keeping elementary school counselors. (Longview Daily News, WA)
San Francisco takes its street art indoors Mar 11, 2009
" Although he developed the sketches long before Barack Obama was sworn in as president, he said, the election of the country's first African-American president makes the mural as relevant as ever. The mythic sense of power and leadership, the ability to save the nation with which the people endowed Washington and Jefferson applies to Obama as well, he said. Today in Culture Yet because Obama's success is exceptional, he added, it will remain problematic until it becomes common. "I think one... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Warren Buffett sees 'close to worst-case' outlook for U.S. economy Mar 10, 2009
School librarians are guiding students through the flood of digital information that confronts them. 7:17AM* 7:16AM 7:10AM* 6:47AM* 6:35AM* 7:17AM* 7:16AM 7:10AM* 5:48AM* 5:47AM 5:15AM 5:08AM 2:03AM* 11:16PM* 10:09PM * updated. (International Herald Tribune)
Obama decision on stem cells cheers scientists Mar 10, 2009
The Associated Press Published: March 10, 2009. In a clear rebuke to his White House predecessor, President Barack Obama declared he will not allow politics to taint science and signed an executive order to allow funding of broader research into stem cells. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Have smartphone, can travel Mar 9, 2009
School librarians are guiding students through the flood of digital information that confronts them. 1. (International Herald Tribune)
Longview schools forum provide new ideas, but no easy answers Mar 8, 2009
As it stands, the district is proposing to cut 73 jobs next year, including about 30 teachers, all eight elementary school librarians, four district administrators, middle school interscholastic sports and C squad sports at the high school ... Westrick also said she heard strong support to keep elementary school librarians and hopes the board will keep those positions. (Longview Daily News, WA)
UN to see if Sudan's aid group ban is war crime Mar 6, 2009
School librarians are guiding students through the flood of digital information that confronts them. News from AP. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
The presidential phone Mar 5, 2009
Please hold, the president is calling - International Herald Tribune. President Barack Obama talking on the phone at his desk in the Oval Office on Jan. 21, during his first full day in office. (International Herald Tribune)
Modesto school board OKs $11.3M in cuts Mar 3, 2009
Staff recommended reductions of high school counselors, elementary and junior high music teachers, and elementary school librarians and library assistants. "It has been no easy task," Superintendent Arturo Flores said. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Our schools need our support Mar 2, 2009
Cusick s plan also would do away with all eight of the district s elementary school librarians. Four district-level administrative positions would be eliminated. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Modesto schools plan to cut $11M stuns teachers union Feb 27, 2009
Reductions would increase class sizes by one student for junior highs and high schools; trim elementary and junior high music teachers; cut elementary school librarians; eliminate student activity directors; give athletic directors one free period from teaching instead of two; and reduce high school counselors, including college and career counselors. Student trustee Thalia Soto has urged trustees not to trim counselors or student activity directors. (Modesto Bee, CA)
In shift, Al Qaeda follower faces civilian trial in U.S. Feb 27, 2009
Published: February 27, 2009. The Justice Department is preparing to bring terrorism-related charges against an alleged al Qaeda follower imprisoned for more than five years in a step that would place the case in a civilian criminal court and eliminate the possibility of a trial before a military tribunal, government officials said Thursday. (International Herald Tribune)
School libraries receive grants Feb 27, 2009
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. As a former school teacher, I am pleased that this grant program helps keep our school libraries strong, and gives our students access to the essential resources they need to be successful. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Romania shrugs off reminder of its past Feb 26, 2009
Portraits of Nicolae and Elena Ceausescu painted during his dictatorship, at Bucharest's National Museum of Contemporary Art. (Cristian Movila for The New York Times). (International Herald Tribune)
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It's down at the pawnshop - International Herald Tribune. PAWNING ART A gallery at Art Capital Group holds works from artists and collectors as collateral. (International Herald Tribune)
46 years later, Jane Fonda returns to Broadway Feb 23, 2009
Damon Winter/The New York Times Jane Fonda. Published: February 20, 2009. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Vote 'yes' on school levies Feb 22, 2009
Cutting middle school librarians will save 105,000. If the director of secondary education were cut, the savings would be 102,000. (Longview Daily News, WA)
A London graffiti artist reflects on Britain's reality-TV obsession Feb 21, 2009
Video School librarians are guiding students through the flood of digital information that confronts them. The American author discusses his new novel. (International Herald Tribune)
Exhibit ignores perplexing questions during Iranian king's rule Feb 21, 2009
Exhibit ignores perplexing questions during Iranian king's rule - International Herald Tribune. Trustees of the British Museum A charger with the likeness of a court character, from northwest Iran, early 17th century. (International Herald Tribune)
Putting together a hamburger, a New York neighborhood and hip-hop Feb 20, 2009
If you don't believe it, then history is on the wall, homie. " McDaniels donated one of his gold records ("Run-DMC") and a platinum one ("Raising Hell"). The location of the museum, at Hollis Avenue and 203rd Street, is not a glamorous one. Neighboring storefronts are shuttered with metal roll-down barricades tagged with graffiti and across the street, the windows of a building are boarded up. Amid the celebration there was poignancy. Jam Master Jay, Run-DMC's turntable master, did not live to... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
UN says Zimbabwe cholera cases rise above 80,000 Feb 20, 2009
School librarians are guiding students through the flood of digital information that confronts them. Protesters in Russia highlight the Kremlin's vulnerability to public discotent over the finanical crisis. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Trial delayed for Iraq journalist who threw shoes Feb 19, 2009
Video School librarians are guiding students through the flood of digital information that confronts them. Protesters in Russia highlight the Kremlin's vulnerability to public discotent over the finanical crisis. (International Herald Tribune)
‘Bloodbath’ predicted in school budget cuts Feb 19, 2009
Multiple speakers also asked the board to reconsider proposed cuts to programs such as the elimination of both high school librarians, and six positions in the district s counselors office ... Those positions included the library specialist, both high school librarians, the printing department and publication supervisor position, the counselors, maintenance and operations supervisor, and vocational education teacher. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Asia stocks drop following U.S. decline Feb 18, 2009
School librarians are guiding students through the flood of digital information that confronts them. The executive editor of the IHT, Alison Smale, discusses the week in world news. (International Herald Tribune)
As U.S. stimulus bill becomes law, partisan fight endures Feb 18, 2009
President Barack Obama, with Vice President Joseph Biden Jr., signed the $787 billion stimulus bill at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science on Tuesday. (Ruth Fremson/The New York Times). (International Herald Tribune)
In Web age, library job gets update Feb 16, 2009
Yet as school librarians increasingly teach students crucial skills needed not only in school, but also on the job and in daily life, they are often the first casualties of school budget crunches ... School librarians still fight the impression that they play a tangential role. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Elementary school librarians on endangered list Feb 14, 2009
"During budget shortfalls, school librarians are among the first to be considered for cuts," said Michael Borges, executive director of the New York Library Association ... State mandates require only that students in seventh through 12th grade have school librarians, so elementary school librarians are most vulnerable in times of economic crisis, Borges said. (Albany Times Union)
Opposition to SCRG not about politics Feb 14, 2009
Unrelated to classroom instruction, in their view, are textbooks, classroom computers and software, school librarians and media specialists, school nurses, school safety officers, school buses, bus fuel, bus mechanics, school cafeterias, school buildings, building maintenance, utilities, teacher training, business operations and administrative expenses of any kind. When Mr. Moore and SCRG claim that "only 45 cents on the dollar" reaches the classroom, these are the kinds of things that they're... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Buy A Link Now Feb 8, 2009
com marketplace is designed specifically for publishers and technology providers to place their products in front of school librarians. Jewelry. (Multichannel News)
Horrors! Eerie writer Neil Gaiman wins Newbery Feb 7, 2009
School librarians say they simply don't have enough money to spend on books that kids won't find interesting and in their opinion, that category includes most of this century's Newbery winners," the School Library Journal reported last fall. "Book aficionados frequently used the words `odd,' `unusual' or `unconventional' to describe the latest Newbery winners. " Gaiman is a beloved writer for adults and children, but The Graveyard Book isn't the coziest read, at least at the beginning,... (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
At Our Best: March 31 Mar 31, 2008
Sixteen elementary schools also participated in their own Battle of the Books, a national reading motivation and comprehension program sponsored by school librarians. Team members include Emma Brant, Sarrah Britan, Nolan Kelley and Rachael Moore. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Parents Helping at School Mar 24, 2008
School librarians are often very grateful for offers of assistance. This could involve returning books to shelves after students have returned them or covering new library or text books. (Suite101.com)
Poetry with confidence: Hellgate senior earns trip to recite works at national finals Mar 18, 2008
She's working with the school librarians and English teachers on recommendations. Given the relatively bare shelves, the options are wide open. (Missoulian, MT)
Board considers Humphrey sixth grades return Mar 15, 2008
In personnel matters the Board accepted resignations from Assistant Superintendent Johnnie Johnson, part-time high school librarians Anita Trimble and Diane Gray, elementary school teachers Joy Bigham and Suzanne Mallard and high school teacher Kelly Koen. Johnsons resignation is effective June 30, 2008. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Battle of the Books Mar 7, 2008
The books come from a list of Young Readers Choice Award Nominees or were nominated by local school librarians, said Morris ... School librarians from the participating schools prepared practice questions for the teams. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Shining Stars Feb 29, 2008
The Hawaii Association of School Librarians presented Debora Lum, a retired Waikele School librarian, with its 2008 Golden Key Librarian Award. Meredith Maeda, principal of Castle High School, was given the 2008 Outstanding School Administrator-Library Service Award. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
SMUSD to send pink slips to 120 employees Feb 27, 2008
2 million in cuts from the district's roughly 141 million projected budget for 2008-09, including laying off elementary physical education teachers and aides, counselors, night custodians, nurses, groundskeepers, high school librarians, a psychologist and the coordinator for the district's guaranteed-admissions program with Cal State San Marcos. "We don't have any nonessential positions in our district, but the governor has decided that schools should take yet another cut," Holt told a packed... (North County Times)
Michelle Obama senior thesis revealed... Feb 23, 2008
Attempts to retrieve the document through Princeton proved unsuccessful, with school librarians having been pestered so much for access to the thesis that they have resorted to reading from a script when callers inquire about it. Media 00001A27 officers at the prestigious university were similarly unhelpful, claiming it is "not unusual" for a thesis to be restricted and refusing to discuss "the academic work of alumni.". (The Drudge Report)
City schools' funds on chopping block Feb 15, 2008
In a special meeting Tuesday night, the board will vote on whether to eliminate junior high school librarians, make $400,000 in cuts to the district's music program and shift nearly $700,000 in vice principal salaries onto school budgets. The board also must decide whether to scale back kindergarten class-size reduction efforts, which call for a ratio of 20 students to one teacher. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Club News 01-24-2008 Jan 25, 2008
Nancy Cox introduced three elementary school librarians: Joyce McCormick, College Hill; Jean Ann Clingman, Edgemere and LaMesa, and Jeana Voss, Thunderbird. They are the recipients of books provided by Plainview BPW Club as a result of action taken at the December Christmas party progressive dinner when club members chose to donate money in lieu of a gift exchange. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Around the town Jan 25, 2008
Students will read and answer questions on 10 books selected from the Young Reader s Choice Award Nominees or chosen by school librarians. Some of the titles include A Dog s Life by Ann Martin and Shakespeare s Secret by Elise Broach. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Boosting reading skills: Reading program inspires students to master comprehension skills Jan 5, 2008
If parents are not available, Haley said teachers, school librarians, counselors and other volunteers help students fulfill this part of the program. The rewards. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Parents try to avert extinction of school librarians Dec 26, 2007
") Each day, hundreds of students use the library and teachers collaborate with her and her two assistants. Educators call it an excellent, shining example of a school library that works. But Gallinatti knows that she is part of an endangered species. "It's disheartening (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Parents' group tries to stop the demise of school librarians Dec 25, 2007
They launched what has become a statewide campaign to bring school librarians back from the brink ... The district that Priest represents axed 20 school librarians this year ... Earlier this year, the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science urged Congress, under the No Child Left Behind Act, to support certified school librarians because of what it describes as the critical link between school library media programs and student achievement. (Boston Globe)
Study: Americans reading less and less well Nov 23, 2007
Most school librarians agree with the findings. Mary Ellen Hoover, librarian for Rockwood high school, said some students are die-hard readers because reading has been an important part of their family lifestyle and they were encouraged to read. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
* US study shows proficient readers get the better jobs Nov 20, 2007
The number of adults who read should be increased to improve both the quality of their lives and the future of their children, said Dana Gioia, chairman of the arts endowment, which compiled the report from studies conducted by the Education Department, the American Association of School Librarians and Statistics Canada. "Is this a cultural apocalypse? No," said Gioia, a 56-year-old poet and literary critic, during a Nov. 13 news conference. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Authors’ partnership inspires youths Oct 13, 2007
So many of the school librarians say the kids get so much more interested in reading after an author comes, Betsy said. The couple tries to make their presentations as interesting as possible, which includes costumes and characters for their upcoming presentation about Betsy s book Dearly Departed. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Doris Hiatt, at 83; saw the value of paperbacks for teens Oct 5, 2007
Mrs. Hiatt, who cofounded Kliatt, a bimonthly review magazine that helps high school librarians across the country choose paperbacks for teenagers, died at home in Cambridge on Tuesday of lymphoma. She was 83. (Boston Globe)
Peace library opens in Govans Presbyterian Sep 27, 2007
Two local school librarians have opened the Peace Studies Center, a library of books exclusively related to peace and aimed at children. About 100 people gathered Sept. 21 to celebrate the grand opening of the center at the Govans Presbyterian Church, 5828 York Road. (Baltimore Messenger, MD)
Wilkinson teen makes first court appearance Sep 8, 2007
reported that the school librarians were quick to secure. students away from the seventh grade hall and to make. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
New Teacher Support Shopping Guide Jul 19, 2007
School librarians also may have a online or offline list on file of new teacher resources that you have inquired previously. For the new ESL teacher, this has a wealth of reading activities and short reading texts. (Suite101.com)
Hoorah for Harry? Jul 13, 2007
Some are fantastically well known, others are less well known in the public mind but just as loved by children and school librarians ... School librarians understand that well. (Scotsman)
Congressman Green supports legislation to provide for libraries Jun 29, 2007
"Study after study proves that students in schools with well-stocked libraries and highly qualified, state-certified school librarians learn more, get better grades and score higher on standardized tests than students who do not have the same benefits," said Leslie Burger, president of the American Library Association, in a statement ... The legislation provides, among other provisions, for highly qualified school librarians for every elementary, middle and high school. (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
Legislation Introduced to Ensure Essential Library Resources, Support for 21st Century Education Jun 27, 2007
"Study after study proves that students in schools with well-stocked libraries and highly qualified, state-certified school librarians learn more, get better grades and score higher on standardized tests than students who do not have the same benefits," Burger said ... "As technology rapidly changes the way our children learn, it is imperative that we have experienced librarians who can help kids harness these new technologies and access the information they need. The SKILLs Act underscores the... (PR Newswire)
Mentoring, induction program gets high marks from new teachers Jun 24, 2007
Included are district and AEA teachers, guidance counselors and school librarians. In 2005-06, more than 3,000 first- and second-year teachers participated across the state. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
