Sylvia Knight Norton
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Joined August 2018
Such an honor to present the @aasl Crystal Apple Award to @SenJackReed in Rhode Island at the @CranstonLibrary Thank you Senator Reed from all #AASL members for being a champion for equity of access to school libraries and school librarians for ALL students.
Congratulations to @SenJackReed for receiving @aasl's Crystal Apple Award! Thank you for your continuous support of school librarians, school libraries, and the students they reach. @CranstonLibrary
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As school librarians from across the country gather for @aasl's Annual Conference #AASL23, we're grateful to elected officials like @RepBonamici & @RepRaulGrijalva for standing up for certified school librarians & the communities they serve.
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"I would recommend that school districts rely on school librarians, who are specifically trained experts, to provide insight into materials selection and review." - AASL President Courtney Pentland https://t.co/QszKrS1VCO
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Every student deserves access to a fully-funded school library staffed by certified school librarians. Congress can help get us there. Urge your elected officials to support legislation to ensure school library access for EVERY student:
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As your constituent and an advocate with the American Library Association, I am asking you to co-sponsor the Right to Read Act, introduced by Rep. Raúl Grijalva and Sen. Jack Reed. All students...
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"To consider using the library space in HISD campuses as a discipline center rather than as a site for learning and literacy demonstrates a concerning disregard for the education of HISD’s children."
ALA and AASL Respond to Houston Independent School District’s Decision to Eliminate 28 School Libraries and Respective School Librarians in Houston
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Thank you @SenJackReed and @RepRaulGrijalva for supporting equitable access to effective school libraries, staffed with certified school librarians and a support staff, and curated resources so that ALL learners are digital literate, ready for the information nuances of today.
While some are seeking to ban books, my Right to Read Act w/ @RepRaulGrijalva would help ensure public school libraries nationwide are well stocked & staffed. Our pro-library bill would help more kids develop literacy skills needed to become proficient, enthusiastic readers.
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All school librarians are invited to attend Addressing Challenges in America’s School Libraries, a complimentary webinar series exploring the current state of book challenges across the nation. Register at https://t.co/I7EvV3uQ0V.
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Yes! Our Programming team is happy to answer any questions! Happy to help support anyone considering a proposal. #librarytwitter @aasl
Questions about submitting your proposal for #AASL23? Ask us here! Session proposals are due on March 1, 2023. https://t.co/aX2ixqHqgH
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Floridians, please see this call to action published by @FloridaMediaEd & @fasm_fpls. Make your voice heard and comment on the proposed rules and training from Florida Department of Education before next week's meeting https://t.co/FSyfi1ptiK
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ATTN FL Residents: Time is almost up to weigh in on state training for educators who select reading materials in your schools! Read about what's at stake for FL students, educators, & families. Remember to submit your comments by Jan 18 (link in article):
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In March 2022, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) signed into law the Parental Rights in Education Act, which critics dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" bill.
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"...book banning harms students, & their education, the most. Young people rely on school libraries for accurate information & for stories that broaden their understanding... & speak honestly to challenges they face." @ashleyhopeperez #bannedauthor @NPR
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Super excited to see the curation and creating my team has been doing out in the world. Excellent job @AASL School Library Event Promotion committee! @21stStacy @kabes86 @Boss_Librarian @LovieHowell21 @ffarokhi @HeatherHornor and Natasha Carty!
Join AASL in celebrating #CrayolaCreativityWeek, Jan. 23-29, 2023. Free creative learning activities, videos from celebrity creators, online student artwork gallery, and chances to win daily giveaways. Find AASL resources and links to Crayola materials at: https://t.co/oWOYUPsgqx
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Find the latest Knowledge Quest issue on Civic Engagement and electronic versions of issues back through Volume 40 at https://t.co/PNItSN8eXE.
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On this #GivingTuesday, honor the past and build the future with a one-time donation to the AASL’s Distinguished Service Award & Scholarship Fund. https://t.co/lrWZbdEjJ2
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NEW: @SenBrianSchatz & 12 Senate colleagues filed a Congressional Resolution on the staggering increases in book bans & challenges across the country. Thank you Sen. Schatz for taking a stand against book bans & censorship and standing with readers! https://t.co/trqPVBeUOW
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Check out this quote from the @sljournal review: "Whether these projects, which are well thought out and flexible to schedule and learner needs, are used independently or collaboratively with educators, elementary librarians will benefit from this valuable resource."
What makes a Friday teacher workday even better? When the new School Library Journal has both my article and a review of my book, Project-Based Learning for Elementary Grades! @alaeditions @NSpringfieldES @FCPSR2 @VAASL @aasl #pbl
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