Hello!
I know this is last minute but I just heard about this CT bill that is scheduled for hearing for March 6 at 11am. I am hoping some of you have time this weekend to submit your thoughts and the critical role of school librarians play teaching these very important skills. Even something short and sweet so they hear our voice would be great!
Link to more information is here and how to submit your written testimony is here:
THANK YOU!
The bill:
There is established a Digital Citizenship, Internet Safety and Media Literacy Advisory Council within the Department of Education. The council shall consist of teachers, librarians, representatives from parent-teacher organizations and persons with expertise in digital citizenship, Internet safety and media literacy, as appointed by the Commissioner of Education. The council shall provide recommendations to the State Board of Education regarding (1) best practices relating to instruction in digital citizenship, Internet safety and media literacy, and (2) methods of instructing students to safely, ethically, responsibly and effectively use media and technology resources.
There is established a Digital Citizenship, Internet Safety and Media Literacy Advisory Council within the Department of Education. The council shall consist of teachers, librarians, representatives from parent-teacher organizations and persons with expertise in digital citizenship, Internet safety and media literacy, as appointed by the Commissioner of Education. The council shall provide recommendations to the State Board of Education regarding (1) best practices relating to instruction in digital citizenship, Internet safety and media literacy, and (2) methods of instructing students to safely, ethically, responsibly and effectively use media and technology resources.
Kathleen Currie Smith
Library Media Specialist
Ledyard High School & Ledyard Middle School
860.464.9600 x6154
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