GAPS Libraries Resource Update

In the classroom, learning to use technology responsibly is a regular part of the curriculum from an early age. It’s important to teach students a framework for judging what is and isn’t safe—as well as the impact of their digital decisions.

In this video, Damian Furmanchin, a digital literacy teacher in Philadelphia, explains how he approaches teaching the topic in elementary school.

Join the OSU AI Literacy Center on Oct. 10 for this professional development opportunity designed for middle and high school educators in Oregon delivered by Dr. Kiri Wagstaff. This event will be recorded and shared widely.

• FREE Khanmigo student tutor access
• Counted Out community screenings
• Little STEAM Libraries — Partnering with communities to bring early learning STEAM books to families across the region
• The MILL Makerspace Cooperative (Spring 2026 pilot) — A cohort of educators leading, learning, and creating together in a free hands-on innovation space

And more! Check out the Mid-Valley STEM-CTE Hub website for details.

Calling all Oregon teachers, administrators, and school staff:

Start the school year by strengthening your community’s capacity to respond to change. This fall, join a statewide effort to explore how education can support local resilience—through learning, collaboration, and practical tools.

Join ODE Science Education Specialist, Jamie Rumage, and Science Assessment Specialist, Dr. Mariela Salas Bao, for dynamic 30-minute sessions packed with resources, practical insights and innovative approaches to science teaching and learning.

The first session will be held on Wednesday, September 10th. All other sessions will take place on the first Wednesday of each month from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM.

Register here and don’t miss this opportunity to ask questions, learn about helpful resources, connect with fellow educators, and enhance your science classroom experience!

The Dig into Science modules are self-guided resources designed to help you explore what you need, at your own pace. The modules serve as an entry point for:

• K-12 educators seeking a refresher on instructional shifts and practices,
• new K-12 science educators,
• administrators supporting science educators,
• paraprofessionals assisting science learning,
• or anyone involved in supporting science learning outside of school.

GAPS staff and students have access to the following Spanish-language research resources:

• Informe Académico - Una coleccion de revistas hispanicas con textos completos.
• Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos
• aulaPlaneta Banco de contenidos

Libro.fm offers FREE audiobooks to educators, and this month's selections are here.

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