Heather Cone
@polarbearnpr.bsky.social
Teacher librarian, peace maker, kitten foster momma
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What would Martin Luther King Jr. urge us to do as we celebrate his life and legacy?
Press On.
Press On.
January 20, 2025 at 7:05 PM
What would Martin Luther King Jr. urge us to do as we celebrate his life and legacy?
Press On.
Press On.
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Students in schools with a full-time librarian have higher literacy rates. This is a finding that has been consistent for the past three decades, yet districts continue to cut funding for libraries. #TLSky #schoollibrarians
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Can school librarians make a difference in literacy rates?
Last month, the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) released its Vistas scores for the 2023-2024 academic year. The results showed that 39% of students in the state are proficient
www.dchieftain.com
January 4, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Students in schools with a full-time librarian have higher literacy rates. This is a finding that has been consistent for the past three decades, yet districts continue to cut funding for libraries. #TLSky #schoollibrarians
www.dchieftain.com/opinion/colu...
www.dchieftain.com/opinion/colu...
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Sen. Ruben Gallego’s son told Kamala Harris he’s sorry she didn’t win the election. Here’s her response:
January 3, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Sen. Ruben Gallego’s son told Kamala Harris he’s sorry she didn’t win the election. Here’s her response:
Well... okay then...
January 4, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Well... okay then...
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The library burned, but that night thousands curious people opened a book for the first time in years to learn what frightened little men thought as too dangerous for them to know.
January 2, 2025 at 4:18 AM
The library burned, but that night thousands curious people opened a book for the first time in years to learn what frightened little men thought as too dangerous for them to know.
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Yup …I miss that feeling 😐
January 1, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Yup …I miss that feeling 😐
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Instead of recap of the highs and lows of the past year, I thought the words of Maya Angelou were very fitting for the end of 2024. May we all continue in 2025. 🩷
December 31, 2024 at 8:44 PM
Instead of recap of the highs and lows of the past year, I thought the words of Maya Angelou were very fitting for the end of 2024. May we all continue in 2025. 🩷
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I don’t want my class to prepare students for ‘the real world.’
I want my class to help students dream of a better world.
I want my class to help students dream of a better world.
December 29, 2024 at 5:06 PM
I don’t want my class to prepare students for ‘the real world.’
I want my class to help students dream of a better world.
I want my class to help students dream of a better world.
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Ohio US Sen. Sherrod Brown championed the Social Security Fairness Act, which ensures former government workers like police, firefighters and teachers can collect their full retirement benefits by repealing two provisions that reduce social security payouts.
Via @ohiocapitaljournal.com
Via @ohiocapitaljournal.com
Before leaving Washington, Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown restores retirement benefits for public workers
On his way out of town, Ohio Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown was able to notch one final long-sought legislative victory that will benefit public sector workers in Ohio and around the country. The ...
www.newsfromthestates.com
December 30, 2024 at 4:48 PM
Ohio US Sen. Sherrod Brown championed the Social Security Fairness Act, which ensures former government workers like police, firefighters and teachers can collect their full retirement benefits by repealing two provisions that reduce social security payouts.
Via @ohiocapitaljournal.com
Via @ohiocapitaljournal.com
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As we are viewed from our neighbors to the North:
December 28, 2024 at 5:30 PM
As we are viewed from our neighbors to the North:
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Happy Holidays to my library friends! Thank you for all you everyday. I hope your days are filled with rest, relaxation, and (of course) books. 📕📗
December 25, 2024 at 5:38 PM
Happy Holidays to my library friends! Thank you for all you everyday. I hope your days are filled with rest, relaxation, and (of course) books. 📕📗
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Never stop saying what needs to be said.
December 22, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Never stop saying what needs to be said.
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🚨Union baristas are calling on EVERYONE to NOT buy from ANY Starbucks store during the duration of our ULP strikes. 🧵
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December 22, 2024 at 12:44 AM
🚨Union baristas are calling on EVERYONE to NOT buy from ANY Starbucks store during the duration of our ULP strikes. 🧵
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The Senate has voted to repeal GPO-WEP! Thanks to nonstop activism from a broad coalition of union members, over 2 million public service workers will finally be able to access the Social Security benefits they spent their careers paying into. bit.ly/3P7Cd03
December 21, 2024 at 5:22 AM
The Senate has voted to repeal GPO-WEP! Thanks to nonstop activism from a broad coalition of union members, over 2 million public service workers will finally be able to access the Social Security benefits they spent their careers paying into. bit.ly/3P7Cd03
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Whooo cooks for you? Whoo cooks for you?
December 21, 2024 at 4:12 AM
Whooo cooks for you? Whoo cooks for you?
Sleepy snuggles... doesn't get better than this.
December 16, 2024 at 1:32 AM
Sleepy snuggles... doesn't get better than this.
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December 14, 2024 at 9:38 PM
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If we care about the future of our children - we need a library & a librarian in every single school, to help every single child find the books that will make them lifelong readers! Libraries & librarians create the readers of the future! #libraries #librarians #literacy
(Art: Chris Riddell)
(Art: Chris Riddell)
December 15, 2024 at 6:36 PM
If we care about the future of our children - we need a library & a librarian in every single school, to help every single child find the books that will make them lifelong readers! Libraries & librarians create the readers of the future! #libraries #librarians #literacy
(Art: Chris Riddell)
(Art: Chris Riddell)
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Yay! NJ has rejected library book bans! 📚 apnews.com/article/new-...
New Jersey becomes latest state to prohibit bans on books in school, public libraries
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a law to prohibit book bans in the state and enshrine protections against civil and criminal charges for librarians who comply with the law.
apnews.com
December 10, 2024 at 3:54 AM
Yay! NJ has rejected library book bans! 📚 apnews.com/article/new-...
Happy caturday from these two wee fosters.
November 30, 2024 at 6:04 PM
Happy caturday from these two wee fosters.
It's a good day to be immobilized by a kitty.
November 28, 2024 at 5:45 PM
It's a good day to be immobilized by a kitty.
I love it when the bulletin board border meets up in interesting ways!
November 26, 2024 at 12:43 AM
I love it when the bulletin board border meets up in interesting ways!
Happy Catuday from Super Chessie!
November 23, 2024 at 2:21 PM
Happy Catuday from Super Chessie!