I second Sara Smith for manga reccs- https://www.graphiclibrary.org/about-us.html
These were two resources provided during AASL that I found very helpful from her session.
AASL 9-12
AASL Manga 3-8

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Subject: [CASL-L] Google Earth
Has anyone found a way to allow students to use Google Earth? I have so many units where it could be used as a great resource. Has anyone tried getting Google to sign a compliance letter?

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Hello,

Sara Smith is someone I trust and is very knowledgeable! There was a Let's Library PD with her yesterday--which unfortunately I missed:( 
She also has a website where she reviews manga.

She has a new PD book out that you might be interested in--Manga Goes to School.

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On Tue, Feb 10, 2026 at 7:58 AM Matthew Cadorette <mcadorette@waterfordschools.org> wrote:
Hi folks:
Has anyone found a reliable source for rating manga series?

I know some are "spicier" than others (as the young folk say).  Without reading a 42 book series, is there a site that might breakdown what exactly it is I'm committing myself to?

Thanks,
Matt

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Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:04:23 -0500
Subject: [CASL-L] Mentorship Programs?
Good morning CASL!  I have a student and teacher group here at school and they are looking to start a mentorship program. Primarily this program would be for students with at risk factors (low SES, minorities, IEPs, etc.).  Does anyone have a functioning mentorship program like this in their schools?  They want to do monthly check-ins, help sessions, assign students a teacher/staff mentor who follows them through the year, etc.  

If anyone has a mentorship program like this in their school, we would love to speak further with you or whoever is in charge of the program.

Thank you!

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Following. Just had this problem today with donated manga titles.

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Following this as well.  I have found it difficult to find reliable sites that provide reviews for my age groups (grades 5 and 6).

Respectfully,

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On Tue, Feb 10, 2026 at 7:58 AM Matthew Cadorette <mcadorette@waterfordschools.org> wrote:
Hi folks:
Has anyone found a reliable source for rating manga series?

I know some are "spicier" than others (as the young folk say).  Without reading a 42 book series, is there a site that might breakdown what exactly it is I'm committing myself to?

Thanks,
Matt

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Waterford High School
20 Rope Ferry Road
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(860) 437-6956
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