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Presents a practical guide for teachers who wants to bring democratic teaching into their classrooms, and provides examples from a variety of schools around the country on how teachers organized their curriculum around the specific needs of their communities.

"Part of a six-book series on the Shared Foundations, 'Engage' presents opportunities to see collection development and resources in new ways, moving learners' journey with the AASL Standards beyond the school walls as school librarians model and teach ethical academic behavior"--Provided by publisher.

"Part of the Shared Foundations series, this book examines effective implementation of the Shared Foundation Include from AASL's National School Library Standards"-- Provided by publisher.

"While historically a college degree was considered a useful tool for economic and professional advancement, the rising cost of college tuition and the student loan crisis that has resulted from it have caused some to question whether higher education is worth the price. This volume considers a wide range of viewpoints on the role higher education plays in society, the economic variables that determine whether or not a college degree is worthwhile, and the role of academic research in the private and public sectors. It also explores what could be done to make higher education more beneficial in today's society and potential alternatives to traditional higher education"--Publisher description.

"This book offers a deeper understanding of the Explore Shared Foundation, including how to connect traditional practices while moving the school library profession forward; an examination of how the standards in Explore Shared Foundation relate to other major ideas and trends in school librarianship; and ready-to-implement programming for school librarians and those who support school librarians, including administrators, supervisors, and university educators"--Provided by publisher.

"[This book is a] . . . guide for navigating the complexities of AI [artificial intelligence] in education. This . . . book provides practical strategies for incorporating AI tools into your teaching practices, while exploring the potential of AI to transform traditional models of teaching and learning. Discover how AI can help you create inclusive and accessible learning environments, personalize learning, reach more students, and get your time back"--OCLC.

"'Curate' helps connect learners to resources in more thoughtful, meaningful ways. This practical guide features an examination of school library policy placing 'Curate' in context; field notes from practicing school librarians implementing the curate shared foundation; learning trajectories in grade-level bands, offering examples of 'Curate' in action and ways to scaffold learning; a sample alignment of curate competencies in the AASL Standards Framework for Learners with the Common Core State Standards; lesson starters, case studies, and best practices that demonstrate inspiring and effective strategies; and questions to promote engagement with reflective practice"--Provided by publisher.

"This professional guide provides current theories and assessment strategies for learning; ready-to-use styles of assessment relevant to those working in school libraries, with lessons that can be incorporated into their practice; and a bridge between student assessment and school librarian practice, aiding readers in their ongoing professional development"--Provided by publisher.

Offers a formula for instruction that calls for making small changes in instructional practice to instill research and blocking and tackling as part of the learning process and allow college-preparedness learning in the classroom.

Contains more than fifty essays that discuss the many issues of racism, offering advice for parents and teachers on how to respond when children bring up questions about race, and covers internalized oppression, colorblind classrooms, role models, and representing diversity in curriculums, and more.