GAPS Libraries Resource Update

• If you want to help Greater Albany Public Schools reach One MILLION Minutes read by the end of the year, but do not currently have access to Clever, please fill out this form so that we can get you connected!
• Looking for Reading Challenge information and Beanstack how-tos? Save a shortcut to this folder to your Google Drive for easy access when you need it.
• Letters explaining the One MILLION Minutes Reading Challenge and Beanstack access have gone out to families. Here are the letters in English and Spanish.

The SOLID Start project (Science, Oral Language, and Literacy Development from the Start of School) develops standards-based, integrated science and disciplinary language and literacy curriculum materials designed for K-2 children.

Components of the SOLID Start curriculum include unit and daily driving questions (ASK), multi-modal investigations of and experiences with science phenomena (EXPLORE), science informational text read alouds (READ), science writing and drawing opportunities (WRITE), and science synthesis discussions (SYNTHESIZE) to build children’s oral language with a focus on explanations of phenomena.

The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition asks students to consider how science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) can be used to create change in their communities. With the help of their teachers, students compete to win up to $100,000 in prizes for their school, plus the opportunity to work with Samsung employees to develop their innovations. Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is open to public school students in grades 6-12. Students will work together to come up with a project plan, but teachers must submit the team’s application. 500 schools will receive prize packages of Samsung technology and classroom resources. More information available here.

A new Dr. Seuss book is coming in 2026, nearly 35 years after the death of the iconic children’s book author and illustrator: Random House Children’s Books will publish Seuss’ Sing the 50 United States! next spring. The manuscript for the book was discovered earlier this year at the Geisel Library at UC San Diego alongside a cover sketch and notes about the art direction; Tom Brannon illustrated the book based on those notes. Read more here.

This collection is designed to help students in grades 6-12 learn about multiple perspectives, develop skills to challenge misinformation, discuss and navigate complex issues, and consider how they can make a positive difference in their communities.

The iCivics Educator Network is a community of civics, history, government, and social studies teachers from kindergarten to post-secondary education. The Educator Network is free to join. As a member, you will receive exclusive sneak peeks of new resources, professional development opportunities, and a network of like-minded educators. You’ll support one another to be as effective as possible in the classroom—and have fun while doing so! The application for new members closes on January 12, 2026. If you have any questions, please email educatornetwork@icivics.org.

The work of evaluator of applications for the Immigrant/Refugee Student Success Plan Grant Program 2026-2028 supports initiatives that address the unique needs of immigrant and refugee students, their families, and their communities. Submit the Evaluator Interest Form by Thursday, November 13, 2025, if you are interested in serving as an evaluator.

Evaluation Timeline and Commitment

• Evaluator 1-hour Virtual Training*: December 4, 2025, 10:00am–11:00am

• Evaluation Period: December 17, 2025–January 16, 2026

• Follow-Up Calibration Meeting (if needed): January 19–23, 2026 (TBD)

If you have any questions or need any additional information about the grant evaluation process, please reach out to the Immigrant/Refugee Student Success Plan Team, ODE.ImmigrantRefugee.Success@ode.oregon.gov.

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