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Volume 11, Issue 5
August 2012
 

In this Issue: 
 Association News
Education News
Resources for School Librarians
Grants & Awards
Partnership News
Member Spotlight

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Association News
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AASL Evaluation Workbook and Rubric Help School Librarians Prepare for and Shape 
Administrator Evaluations
A 21st-Century Approach to School Librarian Evaluation uses the AASL Empowering 
Learners program guidelines as a basis for a school librarian evaluation rubric 
— one that can be adapted or duplicated by school librarians and shared with 
school administrators. Workbook style prompts walk school librarians through 
suggested readings, action tips, and evidence collection to help gauge their 
current levels of achievement, set goals for progress, and form plans for future 
professional development. This book provides school librarians an opportunity to 
engage in rigorous self-evaluation and to shape school administrator 
evaluations. This evaluation workbook and rubric is available in the ALA Online 
Store in print and e-book formats, and print/e-book bundles. To see other 
publications available from AASL, visit the AASL Website.

AASL Publication Helps School Librarians Analyze and Articulate Data Sets
The Power of Data: An Introduction to Using Local, State, and National Data to 
Support School Library Programs discusses the use of data sets to establish 
goals for school library programs. Highlighting data available at the local, 
state, and national levels, the book takes a look at how school librarians can 
use available data to influence decisions at the local level. The Power of Data 
will increase the ability of school librarians to effectively use existing data 
and to articulate the analysis of that data to the people who need the 
information, including principals, superintendents, school boards, parents, 
teachers, and students. The Power of Data is available in the ALA Online Store 
in print and e-book formats, and print/e-book bundles. To see other publications 
available from AASL, visit the AASL Website.

Register for AASL Fall Forum!
The AASL Fall Forum is a multi-day national institute held during non-AASL 
national conference years. A more intimate event, the institute focuses on one 
topic of importance to the profession. Transliteracy and the School Library 
Program will be held Oct. 12-13 in Greenville, S.C., with satellite sites in 
Doylestown, Pa.; Homestead, Pa.; Richardson, Texas; and San Jose, Calif. Below 
are some of the events and activities scheduled for this exciting forum!

'Socialize' AASL’s 2012 Fall Forum and Win!
Attendees of AASL’s 2012 Fall Forum are invited to pin, tweet and post their way 
into a drawing for an autographed copy of keynote speaker Henry Jenkins’ book, 
“Convergence Culture.” Three copies of “Convergence Culture” will be raffled off 
during “Transliteracy and the School Library Program” taking place Oct. 12-13. 
In order to be eligible to win, attendees must share their excitement over 
attending Fall Forum on two of four social networking sites provided – Facebook, 
Twitter, Pinterest and LinkedIn – and submit their contact information via the 
online form. For ease of entry, “click to post” links below for each of the four 
social media sites.


               
AASL Fall Forum Ning Opens the Transliteracy Conversation
All are invited to become a part of the conversation on the range of skills 
comprising the concept of transliteracy, the focus of AASL 2012 Fall Forum, by 
joining the new AASL 2012 Fall Forum Ning. Ning membership is open to those 
attending Fall Forum and those interested in learning more about or sharing 
their expertise on transliteracy skills that students need in order to navigate 
the current information landscape. Registered members can engage in forum 
discussions, create and comment on blog posts, upload media and follow #aasl12 
tweets while digging deeper into the topic of transliteracy and its relationship 
with the school library program.

AASL Fall Forum Toolkit Helps School Librarians "Make Their Case"
To help school librarians demonstrate to their supervisors the value of 
attending the 2012 Fall Forum, AASL has included a justification toolkit as part 
of its Fall Forum Website.  AASL understands that due to the economy, many 
schools have made cuts to their professional development budgets and have 
limited out-of-state training.  With these restrictions, school librarians may 
need to justify the expense of attending the Fall Forum, regardless of the 
merits of the institute.  The Justification toolkit contains general 
information, tips, worksheets and approval letter templates school librarians 
can utilize when making their presentations. AASL’s national institute, 
“Transliteracy and the School Library Program,” will take place Oct. 12-13, 
2012, in Greenville, S.C., and satellite site offerings include Western 
Pennsylvania, Eastern Pennsylvania, North Texas and the California Bay Area.

Visit the AASL Fall Forum Website for more information or to register!

AASL Awards Season Opens with More than $50,000 in Opportunities
AASL will offer more than $50,000 in awards in 2013 to AASL members. The 
association’s 10 awards recognize excellence and showcase best practices in the 
school library field in categories that include research, collaboration, 
leadership and innovation. AASL personal members are required to fill out 
applications using AASL’s online awards database. Recipients of awards and 
grants will be invited to the annual Awards luncheon and ceremony during the ALA 
2013 Annual Conference in Chicago.

The 2013 AASL awards include the following: 
	* The National School Library Program of the Year (NSLPY) Award, $10,000, 
sponsored by Follett Library Resources
	* The Collaborative School Library Award, $2,500, sponsored by Highsmith
	* The AASL Research Grant, $2,500, sponsored by Capstone
	* The ABC-CLIO Leadership Grant, up to $1,750, sponsored by ABC-CLIO
	* The Distinguished Service Award, $3,000, sponsored by Baker &Taylor
	* The Distinguished School Administrator Award, $2,000, sponsored by ProQuest
	* The Frances Henne Award, $1,250, sponsored by ABC-CLIO
	* The Information Technology Pathfinder Award, $1,000, sponsored by Follett 
Software Company
	* The Innovative Reading Grant, $2,500, sponsored by Capstone
	* The Intellectual Freedom Award, $2,000, sponsored by ProQuest
The deadline for submitting applications or nominations for most AASL awards and 
grants is Feb. 1, 2013. For the NSLPY award, the deadline is Jan. 1, 2013. All 
applications will close at 4:30 p.m. CST on the day of the deadline. Visit the 
AASL Awards Website for more information on all the awards.


AASL Joins the U.S. Department of Education in Celebrating Connected Educator 
Month
The U.S. Department of Education has declared August Connected Educator Month 
(CEM) and AASL has signed on as a participating organization. CEM will be 
celebrated with four-plus weeks of online events and activities, including 
forums, webinars, guided tours, open houses, contests, badges and more. CEM is 
aimed at broadening and deepening educator participation in online communities 
and networks, while providing opportunities for education leaders to work 
together to move the field forward. CEM includes educators at all levels, from 
all disciplines, and more than 60 leading education organizations, communities 
and companies, all moving together toward a fully connected and collaborative 
profession. AASL’s national guidelines, Empowering Learners: Guidelines for 
School Library Programs, describes the vital role that school librarians play in 
being both a ‘connected educator’ and assisting other educators in areas such as 
developing personal learning networks, bringing innovative technologies into 
education and facilitating the use of open education resources. AASL anticipates 
a strong presence of school librarians in CEM activities.

Updates throughout the month will be posted to AASL Forum, Facebook and Twitter. 
Educators may also sign up via the Connected Educator Month Website to view the 
complete schedule and get the latest news and updates.

AASL Seeks Nominations for the Best Curriculum-Based Apps
AASL is now accepting nominations for its new Best Apps for Teaching and 
Learning recognition. Nominations are being solicited for apps that encourage 
student engagement in learning and reinforce innovative teaching. Apps nominated 
should also strengthen instruction, critical thinking skills and inquiry. Apps 
can be nominated via the online form on the AASL Website. A Best Apps for 
Curriculum task force will develop a list of top 25 apps that AASL will 
recognize as being the best of the best for curriculum development. The list 
will be presented as part of AASL’s programming at the ALA 2013 Annual 
Conference in Chicago.

Collaboration, Leadership and Response to Intervention Examined in New School 
Library Research Papers
Three new research articles covering the topics of the process of teacher/school 
librarian collaboration, the role of the school librarian as a leader in 
technology integration and the function of school librarians in Response to 
Intervention (RtI) are now available online as part of the American Association 
of School Librarian’s online journal, School Library Research.The peer-reviewed 
journal welcomes manuscripts that focus on high quality original research 
concerning the management, implementation, and evaluation of school library 
programs.

AASL Seeks Proposals for Concurrent Sessions at the AASL 16th National 
Conference
AASL invites proposals for concurrent sessions to be presented during the AASL 
16th National Conference and Exhibition, the only national conference dedicated 
solely to the needs of school librarians and their roles as educational leaders. 
Concurrent sessions will be held on Friday, Nov.15 and Saturday, Nov. 16. The 
submission deadline is 11:59 p.m. Central time on Friday, Nov. 9. Concurrent 
sessions during the conference are 75-minutes in length. Proposals should focus 
on one of the content strands, including Common Core State Standards; 
leadership; literacy and reading; program administration; teaching and learning; 
or authors. Proposals should include up to three learning objectives and should 
address how the session supports the AASL strategic plan, the AASL Standards for 
the 21st-Century Learner, and/or Empowering Learners: Guidelines for School 
Library Programs. The AASL national conference committee will evaluate proposals 
for clarity, originality and timeliness. Submissions will only be accepted via 
online form.

The AASL National Conference and Exhibition, "Rising to the Challenge," takes 
place Nov. 13-17 in Hartford, Conn. More information on the conference, 
including special events, author appearances, and keynote presenters will be 
available in January 2013.

AASL Joins Nearly 3,000 Organizations to Make Voice of Nondefense Discretionary 
Programs Heard
AASL and others from the nondefense discretionary (NDD) community have delivered 
a letter to Congress urging leaders to avert sequestration by adopting a 
“balanced approach to deficit reduction that does not include further cuts to 
NDD programs,” which support economic growth, strengthen safety and security, 
and enrich American lives. The sequester will mean an automatic 8.4 percent cut 
to program funding levels for most NDD programs. These cuts will be 
across-the-board, with no departmental or agency control on how the sequester 
impacts individual programs. Funding for the Department of Education would be 
cut by more than $4 billion. Joining AASL in this effort to avert the cuts are 
nearly 3,000 national, state and local organizations from all 50 states 
representing the education, public safety and health communities.

AASL Encourages Members to Volunteer to Serve on ALA or Council Committees for 
2013-2014
AASL personal members are encouraged to volunteer to serve on ALA and Council 
committees for the 2013-2014 term (July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014). Serving on an 
ALA or Council committee provides members with leadership training, networking 
opportunities and experience in working on specific association topics. 
Committee appointments will be finalized at the 2013 ALA Midwinter Meeting, with 
notifications sent out in early spring, 2013. The online committee volunteer 
form (log in required) opens on Tuesday, Aug. 7 and closes on Friday, Nov. 2. To 
volunteer, please complete and submit the form electronically (be sure to select 
"ALA" in the drop-down menu on the main form to volunteer for both ALA and 
Council committees).


 
 
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Education News
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Kentucky Teacher of the Year Shares Column on Why School Librarians are 
Essential
Kimberly Shearer, an English teacher at Boone County High School, and the 2012 
Kentucky Teacher of the Year, recently wrote a column for KentuckyTeacher.org 
about the importance of collaborating with school librarians when implementing 
Common Core Standards. She said school librarians are needed now more than ever 
because they “have the resources, training and knowledge to help [teachers] make 
those meaningful connections between the Common Core Standards and our students’ 
interests and lives.”

Shearer added that school librarians can generate collaborative projects for 
students that incorporate both information literacy and the Common Core 
Standards, as well as help teachers refine their collaborative skills. She 
pointed out that school librarians are also ideal partners for developing 
lessons for students that focus on both content and technology objectives.

Shearer urged all teachers to collaborate with school librarians. “You and your 
students will certainly ‘Like’ the results,” she said.


EducationSuperHighway to Launch National School Broadband Test to Collect Data 
on Internet Performance
On Sept. 10, the non-profit organization EducationSuperHighway will launch a 
National School Broadband Test in conjunction with the U.S. Department of 
Education to take an inventory of the state of Internet access in America's K-12 
schools. Their objective is to collect 1 million data points (10 per school) on 
the actual performance of the Internet in K-12 classrooms and school libraries. 
The information gathered will be used to raise awareness of the need to upgrade 
the Internet access in schools as a prerequisite to digital learning. It will 
also help guide the allocation of $2.5 billion in annual funding for school 
Internet access upgrades. Help upgrade your school’s Internet access by asking 
10 of your colleagues or students to take one minute to vist 
EducationSuperHighway's Test My School Page.

Project Tomorrow Examines the Role of Social Learning Tools to Connect Students, 
Parents and Educators
Project Tomorrow partnered with Schoolwires, Inc. to create a special white 
paper on the role of tech-enabled social learning within K-12 education. The 
paper examines the Speak Up 2011 survey data collected from over 416,000 K-12 
students, parents and educators to explore how social learning is being used by 
these education stakeholders and to better understand the value proposition for 
incorporating such tools into the classroom. Researchers found that students, 
teachers, administrators and parents are increasingly recognizing the value of 
social learning in both their personal and professional lives. Students, in 
particular, turn to social learning tools to enhance their engagement in the 
learning process. When asked how their school could improve technology use, 
students pointed out several solutions:

•    Let me access school projects from any computer at home or at school (46%)
•    Provide tools for me to communicate with my classmates (39%)
•    Provide tools to help me organize my schoolwork (38%)
•    Provide tools for me to communicate with my teacher (34%)
•    Provide tools for me to collaborate with my classmates on schoolwork (32%)

Despite the growing acceptance of social learning tools among students, the 
study also found that school site administrators and parents continue to have 
lingering concerns about social networking and Internet access in learning.

Pew Foundation Report Reveals Divided Future Forecast for Analyzing Big Data
The Pew Foundation's Internet and American Life Project has just released a 
report on the future of big data; as part of their "Future of the Internet" 
series done in collaboration with the Elon University. The report includes a 
compilation of comments on specific questions about how the vast quantities of 
data that humans and machines will be creating by the year 2020 could enhance 
productivity, improve organizational transparency, or expand the frontier of the 
future. Digital stakeholders were split on the impact of big data, with 53% 
agreeing that its rise will be hugely positive for society – “large data sets 
will improve social, political and economic intelligence by 2020.” Nearly 39% 
agreed that big data will have a negative impact and “cause more problems than 
it solves by 2020.” The report highlights major themes and arguments made by 
respondents, such as the lack of human and technological capacity to analyze 
data accurately and efficiently by 2020.

NRC Report Argues for Deeper Learning Approach in K-12 Education
A new report from the National Research Council suggests that deeper learning, 
an educational approach that emphasizes critical reasoning and other skills, is 
essential for students to succeed in the twenty-first century global economy.

The report, Education for Life and Work: Developing Transferable Knowledge and 
Skills in the 21st Century, associates three sets of "21st century competencies" 
with the deeper learning approach: cognitive, which includes critical thinking, 
problem solving, reasoning, and innovation; intrapersonal, which includes 
flexibility, self-direction, conscientiousness, and metacognition (the ability 
to reflect on one's own learning and make adjustments accordingly); and 
interpersonal, which includes communication and collaboration. In addition to 
defining the concepts and affirming the approach, the report encourages states 
working to implement the Common Core State Standards to "devote significant 
attention" to understanding the relationships between the competencies, the 
effectiveness of teaching and assessment strategies, and successful adult 
outcomes for students.

The report also argues that states and the federal government should establish 
policies and programs in support of students' acquisition of 21st century 
competencies in K-12 education, and recommends that policy makers focus their 
efforts on the key areas of assessment — accountability, curriculum and 
materials, and teacher education.

New Study Evaluates Non-Cognitive Factors in Student Performance
A new report from the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research 
summarizes research on five categories of non-cognitive factors related to 
academic performance: academic behaviors, academic perseverance, academic 
mindsets, learning strategies, and social skills. It evaluates evidence that 
non-cognitive factors matter for students' long-term success and discusses how 
educators might best support the development of non-cognitive factors within 
their schools and classrooms. The report concludes that fostering student 
engagement in class material and coursework performance, not just tested 
performance, is important to student success.

Center for American Progress Study Finds Students Require Greater Reading 
Challenges
A recent examination by the Center for American Progress (CAP) of the 
student-questionnaire portion of the NAEP finds many students in elementary and 
high schools around the country are not being challenged, or engaged in rigorous 
learning activities. Almost a third of eighth-grade students report reading 
fewer than five pages a day either in school or for homework. That’s below what 
many experts recommend for students in middle school. The issues are similar at 
the high school-level. Thirty-nine percent of 12th-grade students, for example, 
say that they hardly ever or only once or twice a month write about what they 
read in class. Based on these and other findings in various subjects, the CAP 
recommends policymakers continue to push for higher, more challenging standards.

New Design Lab to Develop Games to Engage Students and Measure Learning
The Institute of Play, a nonprofit video game, learning, and research 
organization, has announced the establishment of the Games, Learning, and 
Assessment Lab (GLASS Lab). GLASS Lab will research and develop innovative video 
games that engage students and evaluate their attainment of core skills deemed 
critical for college and career readiness. Funded by the John D. and Catherine 
T. MacArthur and Bill & Melinda Gates foundations and additional support from 
Electronic Arts and the Entertainment Software Association, GLASS Lab aims to 
integrate state-led content standards and measure student learning by modifying 
popular video game titles as well as creating original mini-games, which will be 
made available to middle and high school students, school districts, and 
families at little or no cost.


 
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Resources for School Librarians
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ALA Offers Tip Sheet on Digital Rights Management
In an effort to help the library community better understand and adapt to the 
growth of digital content, the ALA has released a tip sheet that provides 
background on digital rights management—systems producers, publishers and 
vendors use to control what users can do with electronic files, such as e-books, 
DVD films, and other media. Library community members, librarians and supporters 
are encouraged to use the tip sheet to provide additional information for 
interested parties.

Edutopia Offers Resource Guide for Understanding the Common Core State Standards
Edutopia has released an educator's guide to websites, organizations, articles, 
and other resources for assessing the Common Core State Standards. Links to the 
standards, an interactive map of which states have adopted the standards, 
bi-weekly newsletters with Common Core updates and links to toolkits are just 
some of the resources available at the Edutopia Website.
 
Cable in the Classroom Provides Free Online Game for STEM Learning
Cable in the Classroom has released Coaster Crafter. Build. Ride. Scream!, a new 
online game that brings excitement to STEM education by engaging users in 
designing and testing roller coasters in a game-like environment. Free to play, 
Coaster Crafter provides an engaging and relevant context for learning important 
math, science, and engineering concepts. It’s aimed at middle school and older 
students, particularly girls. It’s tied to state standards and includes a 
teacher’s guide and video interviews with scientists and engineers.


Department of Education Launches New Student Aid Website
The U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) has launched StudentAid.gov, a new, 
streamlined Website that offers content and interactive tools, and features 
instructional videos and infographics to help answer frequent questions about 
financial aid. The Website is the initial step in a multi-phase project to offer 
a “one-stop shop” where consumers can access federal student aid information, 
apply for federal aid, repay student loans, and navigate the college 
decision-making process. The site is available in English and Spanish and fully 
accessible on smartphones and tablets. The department has also revamped its 
federal student aid-related social media sites, including Facebook, Twitter and 
YouTube to provide more options for students to learn about student aid.

Sign Up for a Harry Potter Webcast with J.K. Rowling
On October 11, J.K. Rowling will participate in a live virtual author visit to 
classrooms across America to discuss the world of Harry Potter, including 
Pottermore, an exciting, free online experience that offers Harry Potter fans 
the chance to explore and discover exclusive new writing by J.K. Rowling as well 
as immerse themselves in other interactive content and community activities. The 
October 11 webcast will be broadcast live from Rowling's hometown of Edinburgh, 
Scotland, and is the first time she has had the opportunity to answer questions 
from kids live since 2007. Educators can register their classes to join the 
webcast at the Harry Potter Reading Cub Website.

Back to School Brochures Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Students 
The U.S. General Services Administration is offering free educational brochures 
to educators and parents about the importance of students adopting healthy 
lifestyle choices, sand avoiding the dangers of underage drinking.

DUC Library Program Offers Free Contemporary Art Books to School Libraries
The Distribution to Underserved Communities Library Program (DUC) distributes 
books on contemporary art and culture free of charge to rural and inner-city 
libraries, schools and alternative reading centers nationwide. The program aims 
to actively provide access to contemporary art, and is committed to fostering 
partnerships between publishers, non-profit organizations, librarians and 
readers to enrich and diversify library collections. The program offers well 
over 490 titles by more than 90 different publishers and reaches readers in all 
50 states. You can view available materials and place orders at the DUC Website. 
A video about the program is also available for viewing.

Get Involved in World Book Night
World Book Night 2013 is a celebration of literacy by publishers, bookstores, 
libraries and individuals who love books and reading. On April 23, 2013, 25,000 
“book givers” will each give away 20 copies of a specially-printed, 
not-for-resale World Book Night edition of books they have read and loved (from 
a list of 25-30 titles selected by librarians and booksellers) to complete 
strangers – people who may never have owned a book of their own. To promote this 
literacy event, libraries and bookstores – as organizational participants in the 
event – will form a nationwide advocacy and distribution network. If you are 
interested in participating, fill out the mailing list form to receive 
information on how to take part next year.

 
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Grants & Awards
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Lowe's Toolbox for Education Recognizes Parent Involvement in Education
Lowe's Toolbox for Education funds school improvement projects initiated by 
parents in recognition of the importance of parent involvement in education. The 
maximum award is $5,000. K-12 schools (including charter, parochial, private, 
etc.) or parent groups (associated with a nonprofit K-12 school) are eligible to 
apply. The deadline is October 12.

Wild Ones Offers Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant
The Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant Program gives small monetary grants to 
schools, nature centers, or other non-profit educational organizations for the 
purpose of establishing outdoor learning centers. Funds will be provided only 
for the purchase of native plants and seed. Schools, nature centers, and other 
nonprofit and not-for-profit places of learning, including houses of worship, 
are eligible. The deadline is October 15.

Photography Contest Celebrates Earth Science Week 2012
The American Geological Institute is sponsoring a photography contest to 
celebrate Earth Science Week 2012, which takes place Oct. 14-20. The photography 
theme for this year is "Earth Science is a Big Job." The maximum award is $300, 
a copy of AGI's Faces of Earth DVD, and the winner will have his or her 
photograph posted on the Earth Science Week Website. Interested residents of the 
United States of any age are eligible. The deadline is October 19.

Nestle USA Very Best in Youth Program Offers Award for Teens
The Nestlé USA Very Best in Youth Program honors young people ages 13 to 18 who 
have excelled in school and who are making their community and the world a 
better place. The maximum award is $1,000. Youth ages 13 and 18 years of age who 
demonstrate good citizenship, a strong academic record, and can show how they 
have made a special contribution to their school, church, or the community, are 
eligible. Entrants must have permission from a parent or legal guardian to 
submit nomination. The deadline is November 8.

Making a Difference Award Honors School Science Programs
The Drug, Chemical & Associated Technologies Association "Making a Difference" 
Award recognizes excellence in a science program developed and implemented by 
middle- or high school-level science teachers, grades 6-12. Entries must show 
innovative and effective teaching strategies combined with a science program 
that has influenced students to explore and investigate science and its 
application to global problems. The maximum award is $2,500 to be used to 
enhance or expand the winning science program. The winning school's lead science 
teacher and principal will also be awarded coach airfare and two nights' hotel 
accommodation to attend NSTA's National Conference. Innovative middle or high 
school science programs are eligible. The deadline isNovember 30.


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Partnership News
 

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Project RED Offers Technology Implementation Guidance
If your district is in the early or middle stages of a one-to-one technology 
implementation and you would like to collaborate with other districts with 
similar plans and goals, you are encouraged to apply to become a Project RED 
Signature District. As a Project RED Signature District, you'll receive expert 
guidance and access to proven implementation techniques from the Project RED 
team. There is no cost to apply or participate. If you're one of the first 50 
eligible districts to apply, you will receive a complimentary copy of both the 
online and the paperback editions of the Project RED Research, Revolutionizing 
Education Through Technology. Visit the Project RED Website for more details 
about the benefits of becoming a Signature District, or to download the 
application.



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Member Spotlight
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Rebecca Morris Discusses the Evolving Landscape of School Libraries on The 
Harvard EdCast
AASL Member Rebecca Morris, assistant professor of library and information 
science at Simmons College in Chestnut Hill, MA, was a recent guest on The 
Harvard EdCast. The EdCast is a weekly podcast series by the Harvard Graduate 
School of Education that features conversations with education thought across 
the country and around the world. In this episode, titled Stacking Up School 
Libraries, Morris describes the evolving landscape of school libraries and 
reframes the perception of the 21st century school librarian. Visit the Harvard 
EdCast Website to listen to Rebecca discuss school libraries or to download the 
mp3.

 
We love to brag about our members! Looking to make it into AASL's Member 
Spotlight? Submit your spotlight to Markisan Naso for inclusion in the next 
Member Spotlight segment. Visit the Hotlinks Webpage find our Member Spotlight 
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