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Ars Technica

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AI advocates have warned that if every author in the class action filed a claim, it would "financially ruin" the entire industry.

Authors celebrate “historic” settlement coming soon in Anthropic class action

Advocates fear such settlements will “financially ruin” the AI industry.

arstechnica.com

August 27, 2025 at 3:53 PM

Ali Lauer

@alilauer.bsky.social

My amazing Library Practice students designed an effective display promoting Squid Game read-alikes.

Images from the tv show Squid Game tacked to the wall of a 3D display case, including a doll viewed from reverse and 2 squid game guards in front of a large tree. Sign says, “love squid game? Try these books about kids fighting to survive.” Copies of books visible: The Hunger games (in Spanish). The Maze Runner, Blazewrath Games, and Amari and the Great Game.

Images from the tv show Squid Game in the background of the display case: a doll viewed from reverse against a tree and 2 squid game guards. Books visible in foreground: Star Daughter, We set the dark on fire, Spin, Lightlark, and the Sunbearer Trials

January 29, 2025 at 1:12 AM

Ali Lauer

@alilauer.bsky.social

We leafleted at our site this morning to support our community and give info about people’s rights. @utlanow.bsky.social

Grimly smiling person holding a red sign that says, “This classroom is a safe space for immigrants.”

January 29, 2025 at 1:02 AM

Ali Lauer

@alilauer.bsky.social

Commiseration and Celebration for my National Board Certification cohort at my school. We all had at least some good news to celebrate, and determination to persevere in the year ahead.

A luscious Chocolate cake in the foreground, with chocolate curls and two strawberries

December 10, 2024 at 1:18 AM

Ali Lauer

@alilauer.bsky.social

Participation in my library winter reading challenge was low last year. This year, I’m trying to make it super accessible and more student driven. Students pick between 1 to 13 activities to complete. If they complete even one, I consider that a success.

Handout features a photo of a stuffed polar bear in a winter scene. States the following: “Find Pablo the polar bear completing the winter reading challenge day in the library. Each day, Pablo is in a different spot working toward his reading challenge. Enter every day for a chance to win a Lego prize.”

Handout titled Winter Reading Challenge. Lists 13 activities students can choose from, including “Read in front of a real or digital fire,” “Read while enjoying a hot beverage,” “Read in your coziest pajamas,” “Read aloud to a friend, family member, pet, or stuffy,” “Read a book recommended by a friend, family member, teacher, or librarian,” “Read in a format you don’t usually choose,” “Read in a genre you don’t usual choose,” “Read a book set in the winter or holiday season,” “Read a book in a series.” At the bottom of page, students choose how many to set as their goal.

December 9, 2024 at 1:45 PM

Ali Lauer

@alilauer.bsky.social

Library book club win: Ss had such fun w/ my “White Elephant” activity. Books were wrapped, w/ only a blurb to guide their choices. A student chose one, unwraps to reveal, & picks the next person to choose. Books can be “stolen” once unwrapped up to 3x. Everyone was happy at the end. #EduSky

December 9, 2024 at 6:06 AM

Ali Lauer

@alilauer.bsky.social

Achieved my National Board Certification as a Library Media Specialist. ‘Twas a long journey, and I’m thankful to reach this milestone. #EduSky #Skybrarian #SchoolLibrarian #IAmAnNBCT #NBCTStrong @NBPTS

An image of fireworks. Underneath, the words, “Congratulations, you are a National Board Certified Teacher!”

December 7, 2024 at 5:40 AM

Ali Lauer

@alilauer.bsky.social

Optimist: The cup is half full.

Pessimist: The cup is half empty.

School librarian: This cup is perfect for dynamic shelving with several front-facing books!

Kingfisher & Wombat @tkingfisher.com · Nov 24

Optimist: The cup is half full

Pessimist: The cup is half empty

Writer: …did I have a plan for this cup? Was it supposed to link to some other part of the plot? Crap. I really don’t want to go through and take every mention of the cup out. Maybe I can kill someone with it.

Kate McKean @katemckean.bsky.social · Nov 24

Optimist: The cup is half full

Pessimist: The cup is half empty

Agent: The cup isn’t a good fit for my list

November 24, 2024 at 4:41 AM

Ali Lauer

@alilauer.bsky.social

Paper airplane contest in the library today!

November 21, 2024 at 2:32 AM

Ali Lauer

@alilauer.bsky.social

@davidramon.bsky.social hi! Good to see you on here!

November 14, 2024 at 2:18 AM

Ali Lauer

@alilauer.bsky.social

Wins for the day:
1. Aviation History Month 2-part lesson: a participatory reading of Jack Knight’s Brave Flight in which students waved “puppets” of his obstacles at the relevant parts of the story, followed by paper-airplane making and throwing

Centered is the book, Jack Knight’s Brave Flight, surrounded by small signs on popsicle sticks: “Jack Knight’s injuries,” “no people support,” “dark, low visibility,” “snow,” “cold temperatures,” “low fuel,” “tiredness”

November 14, 2024 at 2:16 AM

Ali Lauer

@alilauer.bsky.social

School librarians and educators (and everyone else): this is such a clarion call to action as well as offering some peace amidst the emotional tumult we face. Highly recommended to sit and reflect with this piece. www.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...

Authoritarians like Trump love fear, defeatism, surrender. Do not give them what they want | Rebecca Solnit

We must lay up our supplies – of love, care, trust, community and resolve – so we may resist the storm

www.theguardian.com

November 11, 2024 at 8:31 PM

Ali Lauer

@alilauer.bsky.social

My library makers are fascinated with this character right now. Who is it? What’s it from? I know they told me, but my exhausted teacher brain couldn’t hold on to it. But it’s okay if IDK. Just keep supporting their builds w/ enthusiasm. ✅ (& asking them if I can post pics delights them)

A yellow triangle with a center eye with blue and white feet made from LEGO

A yellow triangle with a center eye with arms and legs made of LEGO

A student-made button featuring a yellow triangle with a center eye

August 16, 2024 at 1:37 AM

Ali Lauer

@alilauer.bsky.social

6th graders on first visit to library: we can build LEGOs?
Me: yep
6th graders: we can play these games?
Me: yep
6th graders: you have manga?
Me: sure do!
6th graders: how many books can I check out today?
Me: how many can you fit in your backpack?
6th graders: *squeee* I LOVE THIS LIBRARY

August 14, 2024 at 5:55 AM

Ali Lauer

@alilauer.bsky.social

Our Winter Reading Challenge is underway! Complete 5 or more activities by Jan 9! Game cards available in the library.

A flyer decorated with snow, snow people, and blue flowers. 11 reading activities are listed, one on each snow person.

November 29, 2023 at 3:26 AM

Ali Lauer

@alilauer.bsky.social

This session was chockful of goodness! Ideas galore. Check it out.

Amanda Hunt @thenextgenlib.bsky.social · Nov 18

Missed @zbrarian.bsky.social and my session on lessons for a whole school year?! Here’s the presentation: bit.ly/librarianstarterkit #edcampcardigan2023 @lieberrian #librarian #librarians #library #schoollibrarian #schoollibrarians

November 18, 2023 at 3:20 PM

Ali Lauer

@alilauer.bsky.social

Getting so much goodness out of Edcamp Cardigan already, and it's not even 8:00am! Thank you, @zbrarian.bsky.social @thenextgenlib.bsky.social @drtlovesbooks.bsky.social and Melissa Corey! Thank you, Kristina Holzweiss, for organizing! And what a hoot to see a shout-out to one of my resources!