[CASL-L] Fwd: HBA #6359

[CASL President]

All,
Below is an email I have just sent to the CT Senate Chair and the ranking
member of the House. (their emails are below as well)

Please take a minute to email both Mr. McCrory and Mr. Sanchez in support
of HBA6359, while not a formal Bill yet it's purpose is to mandate the
teaching of Media Literacy and Digital Literacy in grades 3-12.  It does
not directly mention Libraries or Librarians, but would have implications
if passed. This Bill in conjunction with passing the AASL Standards through
the CT Board of Education would go a long way in why School Librarians and
School Libraries are a MUST HAVE and not a NICE TO HAVE.

  Feel free to copy my email or compose your own!
robert.sanchez at cga.ct.gov  douglas.mccrory at cga.ct.gov
*Barbara Johnson*
President
Connecticut Association of School Librarians
4 Wotton Lane • Burlington, CT • 06013•
<http:///www.ctcasl.org>
Check out our NEW website www.ctcasl.org




---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: CASL President <president at ctcasl.org>
Date: Tue, Feb 9, 2021 at 8:39 AM
Subject: HBA #6359
To: <robert.sanchez at cga.ct.gov>, <douglas.mccrory at cga.ct.gov>


Mr. McCrory and Mr. Sanchez,

I am writing to express my organization's support of HBA 6359 An Act
Concerning the Teaching of Civics, Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy
in Public Schools.

I represent approximately 850 certified school librarians across the State
who support learners of all ages evaluating information and using it in a
safe and responsible manner.

School librarians and libraries provide scholarly resources, evaluation
tools, and digital citizenship lessons through direct instruction and
collaboration with classroom teachers. Our National Standards (AASL
Framework
<https://standards.aasl.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/AASL-Standards-Framework-for-Learners-pamphlet.pdf>
for
students) are not yet adopted in Connecticut but address the need for
students to become curators of information and gather all points of view
before forming their own opinion.  The Standards also address the ethical
use of information and how to work together in support of a common goal
with respect and inclusion.

My hope is that HBA 6359 moves forward and that districts across
Connecticut realize that the resources they need to make this a reality are
already within their school buildings.

Please feel free to reach out if you have questions.
Regards,
*Barbara Johnson*
President
Connecticut Association of School Librarians
4 Wotton Lane • Burlington, CT • 06013•
<http:///www.ctcasl.org>
Check out our NEW website www.ctcasl.org
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