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The Department of Justice hired a former Jan. 6 defendant who was caught on tape urging rioters to "kill" police. The department calls him a "valued member" of the administration.
Video shows Department of Justice official urging Jan. 6 rioters to 'kill' cops
The Department of Justice hired a former Jan. 6 defendant who was caught on tape urging rioters to "kill" police. The department calls him a "valued member" of the administration.
n.pr
August 7, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The Department of Justice hired a former Jan. 6 defendant who was caught on tape urging rioters to "kill" police. The department calls him a "valued member" of the administration.
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For the past couple of years I've been teaching inside a Massachusetts prison - part of the Boston College Prison Education Program. Latest episode of Have You Heard features my interviews w/ 8 former inmates who are now on campus. It is amazing if I do say so! soundcloud.com/haveyouheard...
#202 College Inside, College Outside
We meet eight former prison inmates who are now attending college on campus at Boston College. These students in the BC Prison Education Program reflect on the transition from incarceration to college
soundcloud.com
July 31, 2025 at 2:56 PM
For the past couple of years I've been teaching inside a Massachusetts prison - part of the Boston College Prison Education Program. Latest episode of Have You Heard features my interviews w/ 8 former inmates who are now on campus. It is amazing if I do say so! soundcloud.com/haveyouheard...
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Sheriff’s officers stopped William Anthony McNeil Jr. on Feb. 19, telling him he didn’t have his headlights on and wasn’t wearing a seat belt. After McNeil questioned the reasons for the stop and refused to get out of the car, an officer smashed his window and punched him in the face.
No charges for Jacksonville officers who punched Black man during arrest
William Anthony McNeil Jr. questioned why he was pulled over and refused to get out of the car. An officer smashed his window and punched him in the face, video shows.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 23, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Sheriff’s officers stopped William Anthony McNeil Jr. on Feb. 19, telling him he didn’t have his headlights on and wasn’t wearing a seat belt. After McNeil questioned the reasons for the stop and refused to get out of the car, an officer smashed his window and punched him in the face.
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What titles stand out as the greatest in literature for children and young adults?
That’s the question School Library Journal (SLJ) has posed to our readers.
That’s the question School Library Journal (SLJ) has posed to our readers.
SLJ Opens Poll, Asking Readers to Name the Best Books of the Past 25 Years
What titles stand out as the greatest in literature for children and young adults? That’s the question School Library Journal has posed to readers.
www.slj.com
June 21, 2025 at 11:24 AM
What titles stand out as the greatest in literature for children and young adults?
That’s the question School Library Journal (SLJ) has posed to our readers.
That’s the question School Library Journal (SLJ) has posed to our readers.
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Our list of diversity, inclusion, and tolerance topic books for primary KS1 and KS2. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/teach... #kidlit #picturebook #childrensbook #ukedchat #homelearning
Teaching diversity through reading in primary schools
Diversity books for KS1 and KS2, with books by Kwame Alexander, Michael Rosen, Polly Ho-Yen, Shaun Tan, Anne Frank, and Paul Harfleet.
schoolreadinglist.co.uk
June 22, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Our list of diversity, inclusion, and tolerance topic books for primary KS1 and KS2. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/teach... #kidlit #picturebook #childrensbook #ukedchat #homelearning
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Meant to mention this last week, but if you have a young person in your life who’s into history or graphic novels or just good books, buy them George Takei’s “They Called Us Enemy.” My oldest couldn’t put it down.
June 21, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Meant to mention this last week, but if you have a young person in your life who’s into history or graphic novels or just good books, buy them George Takei’s “They Called Us Enemy.” My oldest couldn’t put it down.
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Even a so-called "narrow" ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor would undermine the First Amendment and access to diverse viewpoints in public education and lay the groundwork for even more serious ramifications, a Georgetown law professor explains.
www.slj.com/story/News%2...
www.slj.com/story/News%2...
Forthcoming Supreme Court Ruling Could Have Chilling Effect on Public Education and Publishing
Even a so-called
www.slj.com
June 17, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Even a so-called "narrow" ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor would undermine the First Amendment and access to diverse viewpoints in public education and lay the groundwork for even more serious ramifications, a Georgetown law professor explains.
www.slj.com/story/News%2...
www.slj.com/story/News%2...
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Don’t Judge Young Readers Who Need a Break From Tough Topics | Opinion
Don’t Judge Young Readers Who Need a Break From Tough Topics | Opinion
Author Ann Braden tackles difficult subject matter in her middle grade books. But she knows the value of an escapist read and wants the children's publishing world to respect and understand the kids w...
www.slj.com
June 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Don’t Judge Young Readers Who Need a Break From Tough Topics | Opinion
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“Libraries are a vital resource because they are the cornerstone of reading. And we all know how important reading is...Reading others’ stories is what gives us perspective and opens our minds to so much possibility."
—LeBron James
#ReasonstoLoveLibraries
bit.ly/3RGM52r
—LeBron James
#ReasonstoLoveLibraries
bit.ly/3RGM52r
June 7, 2025 at 11:13 AM
“Libraries are a vital resource because they are the cornerstone of reading. And we all know how important reading is...Reading others’ stories is what gives us perspective and opens our minds to so much possibility."
—LeBron James
#ReasonstoLoveLibraries
bit.ly/3RGM52r
—LeBron James
#ReasonstoLoveLibraries
bit.ly/3RGM52r
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We Are Kid Lit Collective: 13 Captivating Titles to Sweep Teens Away in the Summer Months
www.slj.com/story/13-cap...
Every teen—every teen—will find summer reading in this roundup of titles, from romance to fantasy to graphic novel to poetry.
#fREADomtoread #diverse #summerreading #wearekidlit
www.slj.com/story/13-cap...
Every teen—every teen—will find summer reading in this roundup of titles, from romance to fantasy to graphic novel to poetry.
#fREADomtoread #diverse #summerreading #wearekidlit
13 Captivating Titles to Sweep Teens Away in the Summer Months | We Are Kid Lit Collective
From romance to fantasy to graphic novel to poetry—there’s a book for every teen’s summer reading pile in this roundup of diverse titles.
www.slj.com
May 28, 2025 at 3:16 PM
We Are Kid Lit Collective: 13 Captivating Titles to Sweep Teens Away in the Summer Months
www.slj.com/story/13-cap...
Every teen—every teen—will find summer reading in this roundup of titles, from romance to fantasy to graphic novel to poetry.
#fREADomtoread #diverse #summerreading #wearekidlit
www.slj.com/story/13-cap...
Every teen—every teen—will find summer reading in this roundup of titles, from romance to fantasy to graphic novel to poetry.
#fREADomtoread #diverse #summerreading #wearekidlit
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And it's not just the research arm. We already know how socioeconomics, race, and school funding correlate with academic achievement and educational outcomes in the United States, so that isn't a grand mystery. This administration's agenda is actively exacerbate all of those correlations!
My advice for journalists covering education via @thenation.com: pay attention to re-ascendancy of race science on the right and Trump's education moves make much more sense www.thenation.com/article/soci...
May 28, 2025 at 3:56 PM
And it's not just the research arm. We already know how socioeconomics, race, and school funding correlate with academic achievement and educational outcomes in the United States, so that isn't a grand mystery. This administration's agenda is actively exacerbate all of those correlations!
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Giving all the attention to the showier talents prevents us from seeing the true potential of many of the kids in our lives as well.
How to Spot Talent, a guest post by Amy B. Mucha
Giving all the attention to the showier talents prevents us from seeing the true potential of many of the kids in our lives as well.
teenlibrariantoolbox.com
May 28, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Giving all the attention to the showier talents prevents us from seeing the true potential of many of the kids in our lives as well.
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Self-Censorship Reality
37% of librarians now self-censor purchases due to potential backlash. Is fear is reshaping the shelves?
www.slj.com/story/Book-C...
@slj.com #librariesforeveryone #assaultonbooks #fREADomtoread #librarianship
37% of librarians now self-censor purchases due to potential backlash. Is fear is reshaping the shelves?
www.slj.com/story/Book-C...
@slj.com #librariesforeveryone #assaultonbooks #fREADomtoread #librarianship
Book Challenges Are Having a Chilling Effect on School Librarians Nationwide | SLJ Survey
Thirty percent of challenges led to a book’s removal in 2023, And while 34 percent of librarians who experienced challenges have considered leaving the profession, 65 percent are motivated to fight ce...
www.slj.com
May 27, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Self-Censorship Reality
37% of librarians now self-censor purchases due to potential backlash. Is fear is reshaping the shelves?
www.slj.com/story/Book-C...
@slj.com #librariesforeveryone #assaultonbooks #fREADomtoread #librarianship
37% of librarians now self-censor purchases due to potential backlash. Is fear is reshaping the shelves?
www.slj.com/story/Book-C...
@slj.com #librariesforeveryone #assaultonbooks #fREADomtoread #librarianship
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Hey, everyone! I'm new to Bluesky, and this is my first post. I'm happy to be here, and I'm pretty sure it will make Kathleen Lenihan's day! #introductions #finallymadeit @kathleenlenihan.bsky.social
May 9, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Hey, everyone! I'm new to Bluesky, and this is my first post. I'm happy to be here, and I'm pretty sure it will make Kathleen Lenihan's day! #introductions #finallymadeit @kathleenlenihan.bsky.social
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9 Essential Middle Grade Titles to Jumpstart Summer Reading | We Are Kid Lit Collective
www.slj.com/story/9-esse...
www.slj.com/story/9-esse...
9 Essential Middle Grade Titles to Jumpstart Summer Reading | We Are Kid Lit Collective
This list features two graphic novels about trying to find your place in the world, a tale centering a sweet friendship between a boy and his cat, a primer on Asian American history, and more.
www.slj.com
May 19, 2025 at 7:06 PM
9 Essential Middle Grade Titles to Jumpstart Summer Reading | We Are Kid Lit Collective
www.slj.com/story/9-esse...
www.slj.com/story/9-esse...
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It's truly worth evaluating the cost of displacing other disciplinary perspectives from education discourse and policymaking. How did cognitive science come to dominate "The Science of Learning" at the expense of developmental science, anthropology, systems theory, or linguistics?
“Is this practice aligned with healthy child development?”, as @tinafarr.bsky.social asks, is a question that would improve school experiences and outcomes for kids exponentially more than most questions we ask about "what works" to teach content.
May 17, 2025 at 10:59 AM
It's truly worth evaluating the cost of displacing other disciplinary perspectives from education discourse and policymaking. How did cognitive science come to dominate "The Science of Learning" at the expense of developmental science, anthropology, systems theory, or linguistics?
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How do we meet the needs of grieving students? Learn more in the blog post: http://spr.ly/63326NgtDk.
🛒 Order Learning from Loss: http://spr.ly/63327NgtDZ
🛒 Order Learning from Loss: http://spr.ly/63327NgtDZ
5 Strategies to Support Grieving Students | Heinemann
Young people are exposed to trauma and grief more than ever. How can you meet students' needs when they're grieving? How do we create supportive environments and promote emotional regulation?
spr.ly
May 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
How do we meet the needs of grieving students? Learn more in the blog post: http://spr.ly/63326NgtDk.
🛒 Order Learning from Loss: http://spr.ly/63327NgtDZ
🛒 Order Learning from Loss: http://spr.ly/63327NgtDZ
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@hcrichardson.bsky.social In order to have free & fair elections the power & reach of Mainstream Media must have reporters dedicated to stories on voter suppression, the infrequency of voter fraud & what safeguards are being stripped away by Red state AG’s and state reps.
The media must step up.
The media must step up.
May 15, 2025 at 2:42 PM
@hcrichardson.bsky.social In order to have free & fair elections the power & reach of Mainstream Media must have reporters dedicated to stories on voter suppression, the infrequency of voter fraud & what safeguards are being stripped away by Red state AG’s and state reps.
The media must step up.
The media must step up.
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Please pay attention to what is happening with the Library of Congress. Please speak up and speak out. Encourage others to do so, too.
“In Rare Move, Congress Pushes Back on Trump Over Library of Congress”
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
“In Rare Move, Congress Pushes Back on Trump Over Library of Congress”
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
In rare move, Congress pushes back on Trump over Library of Congress
Lawmakers are raising separation-of-powers concerns as the White House seeks to install a Justice Department official at the legislative-branch institution.
www.washingtonpost.com
May 14, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Please pay attention to what is happening with the Library of Congress. Please speak up and speak out. Encourage others to do so, too.
“In Rare Move, Congress Pushes Back on Trump Over Library of Congress”
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
“In Rare Move, Congress Pushes Back on Trump Over Library of Congress”
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Marc Brown is the creator of the iconic PBS KIDS character, 'Arthur.'
Please take a few moments to learn about what eliminating funding for @pbs.org and @npr.org will mean for kids and everyone.
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
Please take a few moments to learn about what eliminating funding for @pbs.org and @npr.org will mean for kids and everyone.
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
I created 'Arthur.' Trump's PBS funding cut is a loss for kids everywhere. | Opinion
Kids programming is the beating heart of PBS, the last safe place for our children. Trump's funding cuts threaten educational content everywhere.
www.usatoday.com
May 4, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Marc Brown is the creator of the iconic PBS KIDS character, 'Arthur.'
Please take a few moments to learn about what eliminating funding for @pbs.org and @npr.org will mean for kids and everyone.
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
Please take a few moments to learn about what eliminating funding for @pbs.org and @npr.org will mean for kids and everyone.
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
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Parents. Students. Librarians. Authors.
They're all taking a stand against censorship—from book bans in schools to canceled lectures at colleges.
These stories matter. And so does the fight to protect the freedom to read.
ilovelibraries.org/article/u-s-...
They're all taking a stand against censorship—from book bans in schools to canceled lectures at colleges.
These stories matter. And so does the fight to protect the freedom to read.
ilovelibraries.org/article/u-s-...
May 2, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Parents. Students. Librarians. Authors.
They're all taking a stand against censorship—from book bans in schools to canceled lectures at colleges.
These stories matter. And so does the fight to protect the freedom to read.
ilovelibraries.org/article/u-s-...
They're all taking a stand against censorship—from book bans in schools to canceled lectures at colleges.
These stories matter. And so does the fight to protect the freedom to read.
ilovelibraries.org/article/u-s-...
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“All health professionals must now be political activists to protect what we know is right for our patients,” says @irwinredlener.bsky.social in the new #AFTHealthCare. Read what clinicians can do to defend public health. www.aft.org/hc/spring202...
Fighting for Our Patients
www.aft.org
April 28, 2025 at 1:36 AM
“All health professionals must now be political activists to protect what we know is right for our patients,” says @irwinredlener.bsky.social in the new #AFTHealthCare. Read what clinicians can do to defend public health. www.aft.org/hc/spring202...
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#IndependentBookstoreDay
Check out "Prose to the People" by Katie Mitchell about Black bookstores.
"These spaces aren’t just about books; they’re about resistance, remembrance and making sure our voices are heard, no matter who tries to silence them.” — Essence
bookshop.org/a/7256/97805...
Check out "Prose to the People" by Katie Mitchell about Black bookstores.
"These spaces aren’t just about books; they’re about resistance, remembrance and making sure our voices are heard, no matter who tries to silence them.” — Essence
bookshop.org/a/7256/97805...
Prose to the People: A Celebration of Black Bookstores
A Celebration of Black Bookstores
bookshop.org
April 27, 2025 at 2:38 AM
#IndependentBookstoreDay
Check out "Prose to the People" by Katie Mitchell about Black bookstores.
"These spaces aren’t just about books; they’re about resistance, remembrance and making sure our voices are heard, no matter who tries to silence them.” — Essence
bookshop.org/a/7256/97805...
Check out "Prose to the People" by Katie Mitchell about Black bookstores.
"These spaces aren’t just about books; they’re about resistance, remembrance and making sure our voices are heard, no matter who tries to silence them.” — Essence
bookshop.org/a/7256/97805...
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FDA head falsely claims no scientists laid off, as agency shutters food safety labs
www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-hea...
www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-hea...
FDA head falsely claims no scientists laid off, as agency shutters food safety labs
"That just made me so mad," one laid-off FDA scientist said.
www.cbsnews.com
April 24, 2025 at 11:36 AM
FDA head falsely claims no scientists laid off, as agency shutters food safety labs
www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-hea...
www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-hea...