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    bullet point ALA Intellectual Freedom WIKI
    This WIKI summarizes the work of AASL's 2008 Class of Emerging Leaders and serves as the beginning of a forum for the communication and education of intellectual freedom concepts and intellectual property rights as it pertains to school libraries. The audience and users served include school librarians, teachers, parents, students, and others.

    bullet point The School Library Media Center: What Parents Should Know
    Savvy parents and educators know that the school library media center is key to teaching students not just to read but to practice the skills they need to seek, evaluate and use information throughout their lives. In fact, research shows those students from schools with professionally staffed, fully equipped libraries score higher on achievement tests.

    bullet point Information Literacy: Unlocking Your Child's Door to the World
    AASL Past-President M. Ellen Jay writes to parents and other caregivers about the importance of information literacy.

    bullet point To Filter or Not: The Pros and Cons of Using Parental Control Software
    Learn about filtering/parental control software.

    bullet point KCTools
    The KidsConnect research toolbox for students.

    bullet point FamiliesConnect Internet Toolbox:

    bullet point Library Promotional Events
    Nationally recognized library promotional events sponsored by ALA and its units, as well as other organizations.

      


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