SLS 3/20/26 - O²CM Bookish Bytes

Article: ‘Essential for My Career’: Six Authors Explain Why They Need Their Books on Library Shelves

Article: Library of Congress Collection Tells the Story of American Children’s Books

Article: Bridgeport Public Library partners with Bridgeport Public Schools to promote reading and its services

Article: New state policy helps Rochester libraries tackle book ban attempts and AI content

Article: House Committee Advances National Book Ban Bill

Article: March Book Madness 2026

Article: Spotlight on History: Commemorating America’s 250th Birthday

Article: We Train Teachers to Deliver SEL. They Should Also Know How to Live It

Article: Data From 50 States: Teachers See Student Behavior as a Significant Problem

Article: We All Agree Student Voice Matters. But What Do You Actually Do With It?

Article: A New Bill Calls for a Model Civics Curriculum at a Polarized Moment

Article: Why Teachers Shouldn’t Offload Their Busywork to AI

Blog: 9 Brain Breaks to Foster Connection in Middle School

Article: The Problem with “They Didn’t Teach Us That in School”

EdWeek is provided to every educator in O²CM

School Library Journal is provided to each O²CM School Librarian

Please Contact SLS if You Need Access with SLJ Access in the Subject Line

In Person Professional Learning

• Mar 24 - Communication Coordinator Mtg

• Apr 6 - The Power of Play: Transforming Elementary Education with Board Games

• Apr 14 - Can I Use That? Copyright, Privacy, and AI in the Classroom (Stephanie "Cole" Adams)

• May 13 - Admin/Advocate Banquet and Communication Coordinator Mtg

• Jun 5 - SuperLibrarian Banquet with Dan Santat

Virtual/Asynch Professional Learning

• Mar 24 - WEBINAR Quick, Engaging Activities for Big Thinking: Games, Games, Games! (edWeb)

• Mar 26 - WEBINAR Self-Censorship: What Is It, Who Is Doing It, and How To Avoid It

• Apr 7 - Turn Students Into Podcasters and Teach the Fundamentals of Democracy at the Same Time (edWeb)

• Apr 7 - Manga Meeting (NNYLN Sponsored) (Zoom Link)

• Apr 14 - WEBINAR Japanese Bookbinding with Heather & Serena

OnDemand Professional Learning (2 CTLE)

Note: You can sign up for these trainings anytime between 4/1-6/1

• Sooth.fyi Training

• Legends of Learning Science/Math Learning Universe

• Legends of Learning Basecamp Training

• News-o-matic Training

Book Studies

• April Revolutionize Youth Book Clubs

• May How We Read Now

Did you know I am available for in person or virtual meetings throughout the week?

Some things are just better face to face!

I can pop into your district to explain resources, and work one on one!

This is just one of the many FREE perks from O²CM School Library System!

PS: You can also just call me at 315-453-4665 or email me at hturner@ocmboces.org

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