SLS 3/13/26 - O²CM Bookish Byte

Article: American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom unveils new and updated resources to protect the freedom to read

Article: ALA denounces federal book banning bill

Article: Meet the Candidates: Your 2026 AASL Election Guide

Blog: How to make a Top 10 video in Google Slides

Blog: The Case for Warm Demanders in Today’s Schools

Article: Teacher Action Research ... in Action

Article: What SEL Skills Do High School Graduates Need Most? Report Lists Top Picks

Article: Student Agency Inspires Learning. Here Are 8 Ways to Foster It

Blog: Planning a Special Event Day Your Students Will Remember

Blog: 5 Tech Strategies to Enhance Student-Led Learning

Article: Andy Weir: ‘Your local library is limitless.’

Blog: How to Use Strategic Confusion for Deeper Learning

Substack: When AI Safety Becomes Negotiable

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

• March The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Education

• 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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