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2012 Summer Conference

Learn about effective new programs and practices and join with colleagues in advancing a positive agenda for the future. July 1-3, St. Louis, Mo.

 

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InserviceIn the Classroom with Deirdra Grode

In her new monthly practitioner column in Education Update, 2008 OYEA winner Deirdra Grode explains how she spices up test prep: "The possibilities for merging test preparation with the current curriculum are endless when you start thinking creatively." What creative test prep strategies do you use with your students? more   


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The Edge of Tomorrow

Tomorrow is now! How are schools keeping up with technology, and how successfully are teachers integrating technology into the curriculum? Ben Grey keeps educators abreast of new technology, poses thoughtful questions, and predicts the future.  more  

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ASCD Book Banned

In 1948 California banned the ASCD book series Building America, and Kimball Wiles, a member of the Building America editorial board, recounted the controversy surrounding the series in an Educational Leadership article.  more   

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Tap into ASCD's stable of experts who can provide your staff with customized, ongoing professional development that will build local capacity for improved instruction and leadership.  more   

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Preventing Dropouts

Research shows that when students feel connected to their schools, they're more likely to persevere to graduation. What can secondary schools do to ensure that students stay engaged in their learning and remain connected to their school communities?

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The Transformational Media Center

 

What types of media, access, and support do cutting-edge media centers and school libraries offer students? How are teacher librarians and library media specialists leading the charge to help students master 21st century literacies?

This issue of ASCD Express looks at ways teacher librarians and library media specialists can collaborate with teachers and other staff to enhance student learning.

 

 

Collaborate, Educate, ElevateCollaborate, Educate, Elevate

Library media specialists and teachers can collaborate to create lessons and projects that immerse students in learning.  more  

 


Let Creative Minds Loose in the Library

School libraries and media centers can provide students with the freedom to design their own projects and drive their learning.  more  

 

Stepping Up Supervision of Library Media Specialists

By acquiring a deep understanding of the certified library media specialist position, administrators can critically supervise and evaluate media specialists and take their media centers to the next level.  more  

 

 

The 21st Century Media CenterThe 21st Century Media Center

A well-designed school media center can provide students with opportunities to master 21st century skills such as information literacy. Working collaboratively, teachers and school media specialists can make curricular connections and develop projects to enhance student learning outcomes.  

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Judy O'ConnellContent Used To Be King

Library and information services expert Judy O'Connell discusses how library media specialists can use interactive and social media tools to support learning and teaching.  more  

 

 

Technology in Schools: Planning with the LOCATE Model

This PD Online course includes seven lessons that provide strategies for effectively choosing and using technology resources that will enhance the content you teach. 

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