Kids like Roman are why teachers get out of bed every morning. I'm so grateful to him for being willing to speak about why teacher librarians are important! "Everyone's always saying kids these days don't read enough. Why are we getting rid of librarians?"
@EveryLibrary
That these Cascade Middle School students felt empowered to use their voices against what they see as an injustice tells me that they feel seen and heard in our library and by our school staff. #riseup
I’m touched that the Cascade students peacefully made their voices heard this morning about potential budget cuts. I’m also honored to be their teacher librarian. You can join their voices by signing our petition: saveschoollibrarians.org/eve…
Vantage point is limited here, but there’s hundreds of students from Cascade Middle School in Vancouver walking out this morning in support of staff who’s positions may be cut next year:
Cascade students are heartbroken over the possibility of not having teacher librarians next year. If you agree that a library without a librarian is just a room full of books, please sign our petition. saveschoollibrarians.org/eve…
For anyone who thinks book bans aren't "that bad" because it's just a few books kids are missing out on: a Texas Republican is going after 850 books in public schools, including OUT OF DARKNESS. The intention to intimidate is unmistakable. texastribune.org/2021/10/26/…
I appreciate so many folks offering solidarity & reading what @andrewkarre & @veronikellymars & others have to say about book bans. That, AND...
Teachers, librarians, principals, students, school board members: they are the ones most in the crosshairs of this awful moment.
#OnThisDay 70 years ago, we lost Henrietta Lacks to #CervicalCancer, but her cells continue to enable medical breakthroughs that save countless lives. I look forward to welcoming the @LacksFamily at @WHO on 13 October to discuss her legacy & its significance for #HealthEquity.
Today we had a family meeting. Because what we aren’t going to do is continue to participate in TikTok trends that destroy our school. #notoverhere#PrideAtTheFort is more than just a hashtag to me! I reminded them I love them.“Make us go viral for something good, not this mess!”