GAPS Libraries Resource Update

The National Book Foundation (NBF) Teacher Fellowship supports and celebrates 6th–12th grade teachers who use innovative methods to make reading for pleasure a part of their students’ school day experience. As part of the Fellowship, teachers develop or continue an initiative that promotes reading for pleasure in their classroom, incorporate National Book Award–honored titles into their curriculum, and collaborate with other Fellows through participation in a professional learning community, including an in-person convening in New York City.

If selected as a Fellow, you will receive:

• A $3,000 stipend upon completion of the program
• A $2,000 book buying & shipping budget
• A professional learning community with other Fellows, authors, and NBF staff
• An expenses-paid trip to the final in-person celebration in New York City this spring!

Learn more and apply here!

All students from kindergarten to 12th grade can participate -- staff, too!

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Engineers Week is a time to recognize and celebrate the incredible work engineers contribute to society. These creative and logical thinkers help our lives run smoothly. From the designs of cityscapes and electrical systems to toys and technology, engineering has touched nearly every aspect of modern life. Here are some staff-recommended STEAM kits to inspire the young engineers in your classroom:

1. Spintronics - Understanding systems and troubleshooting.
2. Makey Makey - Interactive circuitry with creative hands-on learning.
3. iFixit - Explore how real-world electronics are assembled.
4. Magna-Tile - Engaging structure design for our youngest engineers.
5. LEGO BricQ Motion Prime - Force, motion, and mechanics—no screens required.
6. KEVA Planks - Excellent introduction to structural engineering.
7. Pitsco Can Crusher - Test how much pressure household items like soda cans and paper cups can withstand before getting crushed!

Explore the complete collection of engineering kits and the Educator Lending Library!

Reserve kits by February 13 to ensure their arrival by the start of Engineers Week.

Anger over policing and inequality boiled over in 1967 in protests and violence across the United States. A landmark report warned that without major changes, it would happen again. Video, lesson plan, and others resources available here.

Educators, counselors, and administrators are invited to explore these strategies at the 2026 CS Summer Equity Symposium. There is no cost to attend, and teachers who attend the ECS workshop receive a stipend.

The symposium offers a range of workshops, including:

• Support for high school teachers new to teaching computer science
• Sessions designed specifically for counselors and administrators
• Computational thinking workshops for elementary educators

Follow the link for registration and event details: https://csfororegon.org/events/

Learn about the "Little Rock Nine," the nine teens who were the first African American students to enter Little Rock's Central High School, from Facing History.

Presented by KinCultivate, this traveling exhibit from Oregon Black Pioneers highlights the stories of Oregon’s earliest Black settlers, both free and enslaved. On display throughout February on the second floor of the Main Branch of the Albany Public Library in honor of Black History Month, the exhibit explores how Black pioneers challenged Oregon’s discriminatory laws and helped lay the foundation for Black communities across the state. Visit APL this February to explore this powerful piece of Oregon history.

The Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table's (CSKBART) Donation Grant was created to help build collections and bring books into the lives of children in preschool programs, faith-based reading projects, homeless shelters, charter schools, underfunded libraries, and other community organizations. The Coretta Scott King Book Awards Committee believes children’s lives must be saturated with books and reading opportunities. An enduring message of the Committee's Public Awareness Campaign is that books and reading can only add value to children's lives if books are present with opportunities to read. The Book Donation Grant addresses these objectives.

Copy and paste this into any assignment directions:

AI Use Statement (student copy/paste):

I used (tool name) for: ____________________.

I used it at this stage: ____________________.

I verified information by: ____________________.

I changed the output by: ____________________.

Teachers are a critical element to the successful integration of AI into instruction and learning, according to Google's Ben Gomes. "It's a belief backed by science, to a large extent, that people are fundamental in the learning process," says Gomes, who co-leads Google's education initiatives. He asserts that technology can empower learning, but it is teachers who provide the essential guidance, context and motivation needed for deep understanding. Read the article from The 74.

AI tools provide a path to sustainable differentiation—helping teachers meet students’ needs without burning out. Check out practical strategies for implementation from Jessica Garner in the latest issue of EL magazine.

In this two-part lesson, students apply media literacy skills to determine the value and limitations of pieces of content.

The ways societies define “we” and “they” can help to precipitate war. In turn, the violence and chaos of war can sharpen the differences people perceive between their nation and others, as well as between different groups within their own nation. This chapter from Facing History focuses on how World War I shaped and was shaped by ideas of “we” and “they,” and it highlights aspects of the war that influenced the history of Nazi Germany in the following decades.

Elementary teachers can use these concepts to shift how they set up spaces, design learning opportunities, and empower students.

This week's Current Event from the Civics Learning Project looks back across U.S. history to consider the ways that communities and individuals have sustained their well-being and their faith in the democratic process during difficult and divisive times. Though studies do show that political and ideological polarization is increasing, it is also helpful to remind ourselves that the U.S. is an ever-evolving entity, and that painful moments often engender enduring positive outcomes. Sometimes history teaches us what not to do, but, perhaps arguably more often, it also shows us what we can and, potentially, should do. Read more and access resources from the Civics Learning Project.

Professional Development for Educators of Grades 6 - 12

Educators of grades 6-12 are invited to join a NOAA Ocean Exploration facilitator for a full-day, in-person professional development workshop. Together, we will explore and investigate the geologic and physical processes associated with seamounts and the rich biological communities that inhabit them. Join other educators on Saturday, February 28th, 2026 from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm PT to investigate deep-sea phenomena using classroom resources. Educators that attend the full day, in-person workshop will receive a Certificate of Participation and a $100 stipend. Lunch, snacks, and access to the museum after the workshop will also be provided at no cost. More information and registration available here.

Oregon and Washington graduating seniors who have been actively involved in the use of technology during their high school years and plan to continue to study technology are eligible to apply for five scholarships worth up to $3,000 apiece from the Association of Computer Professionals in Education (ACPE). A completed application must be submitted to ACPE no later than 5 pm, February 15, 2026. Successful applicants will be notified via email by March 20, 2026. The amount of the award will be paid to the college/school of the awardee’s choice. Details and application available here.

Suicide deaths in the United States have risen to their highest levels on record, according to government reporting, signaling a growing mental health crisis, with military personnel and veterans at increased risk. Experts have struggled to find effective solutions. Now researchers are rediscovering evidence from a 1960s study that a simple intervention – following up hospitalizations with written messages of compassion and empathy – may save lives. Video, lesson plan, and other resources available from Retro Report.

Join Copyright & Creativity Ambassadors (fellow teachers!) as they share their experiences teaching with our positive, plug-n-play resources. Learn how to teach the essentials of copyright, fair use, Creative Commons, and more! Updated with new best practices.

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