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Librarians as Leaders of 21st Century Learning

Lisa Layera Brunkan
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  • Spokane, WA
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The Backstory to a Grassroots Movement: How it Began
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Let us tell you a story about the hunt for solutions, faith in Democracy, and what can happen when 3 politically innocent Moms end up in Olympia as 'official lobbyists.' It began when we realized ...

Started this discussion. Last reply by Cathy Nelson Oct 4.

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Cultivating Indispensability: Perspectives from beyond the library community. Can you imagine a world where… … every teacher or colleague looks to you for guidance and partnership on gaining 21st...

Started Oct 2

The Spokane Moms are asking for your help.
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We're on the hunt for stories that highlight librarians and programs from all over the country! Help us share best-practices and help build the case that not only do libraries and librarians matter...

Started this discussion. Last reply by Marla Yudin Nov 16.

 

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Marla Yudin replied to Lisa Layera Brunkan's discussion 'The Spokane Moms are asking for your help.'
Lisa, It was wonderful to hear you at the SLJ summit. I am a bit late in telling you that. I was so impressed by the video you had from the librarian in which she listed all the things she was doing. I recall that only the audio portion of that wa...
November 16
LaDawna Harrington replied to Lisa Layera Brunkan's discussion 'The Spokane Moms are asking for your help.'
Dr. Ann Flynn is the Director of Education Technology, I think has one of the best suggestions: present at other conferences. We also need to write in other publications. If we stay in "library land" then we are only singing to the choir and only ...
October 5
Lisa Layera Brunkan added a blog post
At the end of the day. . . It’s not about a profession, it’s about the kids. It’s not about books, it’s about a fund of knowledge. It’s not about technology, it’s about our collective future. Thanks to everyone for being so welcoming and kind,...
October 5
Cathy Nelson replied to Lisa Layera Brunkan's discussion 'The Backstory to a Grassroots Movement: How it Began'
Thanks for outlining the steps taken and giving specifics, including names and voice (through video clips) shared at the summit. I'm in awe. What a model for others to pattern strategy aftr!
October 4
SherriLibrarian replied to Lisa Layera Brunkan's discussion 'The Spokane Moms are asking for your help.'
I wanted to answer the questions more thoroughly now that I have more time. I wasn't a librarian 5 years ago, but I am very hopeful about the future. There are opportunities there to become an intregal part of the educational system. I think netw...
October 3
Karen Burns replied to Lisa Layera Brunkan's discussion 'The Spokane Moms are asking for your help.'
1. Gig Harbor (Peninsula School District) experienced more cuts. All middle and elementary schools are now covered by classified staff and only the two of us at the two high schools are certified teachers and certified librarians. 2. I still feel...
October 3
SherriLibrarian replied to Lisa Layera Brunkan's discussion 'The Spokane Moms are asking for your help.'
My high school of 1700 went from 2 certified library media specialists to 1 LMS this year. Our budget was also cut 50 percent, and the state budget is looking worse for a few years to come. Also many elementary schools went from 1 fulltime LMS to ...
October 3
Marie Sabol commented on Lisa Layera Brunkan's blog post 'What are you doing to showcase your 21st century classroom?'
Ohio school librarians are inviting state legislators and Ohio State School Board members into school libraries around the state. OELMA is coordinating the effort to showcase how school librarians and libraries contribute to student learning.
October 3
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This is a keynote ning space for sharing what's worked for you. Cultivating Indispensability Lisa Layera Brunkan
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October 3
Karen Hornberger replied to Lisa Layera Brunkan's discussion 'The Spokane Moms are asking for your help.'
1. Luckily, they've been stable and the forecast looks stable. 2. More beleaguered - I feel that some disturbing trends in library staffing are coming closer to home than ever before. 3. I believe that our school district is valuing the library ...
October 2
Carolyn Foote replied to Lisa Layera Brunkan's discussion 'The Spokane Moms are asking for your help.'
IT's interesting but I actually feel more like teachers/administrators/superintendents in our district are "getting" it completely compared to five years ago. There is much more acceptance and encouragement for innovation and the library role in t...
October 2
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What is your connection to the library universe?
Grassroots and Motherhood.
What library issues most concern you?
Reduction of library programs in K-12. Failure of school libraries to appear in federal policy in a way that ensures all American children have access to a well-funded, professionally-staffed school library. Finally, the nagging concern that a strong public awareness campaign on what librarians do in the 21st century is needed before it's too late. We've lost one generation of kids due to program cuts, we risk this one b/c many believe that obsolescence and libraries go hand in hand.

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At the end of the day. . .Moving beyond the Summit and towards Assimilation and Action

At the end of the day. . .
It’s not about a profession, it’s about the kids.

It’s not about books, it’s about a fund of knowledge.

It’s not about technology, it’s about our collective future.
-Last slide of Saturday's PowerPoint Presentation 'Cultivating Indispensability'


Thanks to everyone for being so welcoming and kind, especially when I couldn't find the outlet to plug in my computer! Don't people have nightmares about that kind of thing happening?? I am grateful to SLJ for their… Continue

Posted on October 5, 2009 at 12:00am —

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Posted on October 3, 2009 at 7:00am —

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What are you doing to showcase your 21st century classroom?

This is a keynote ning space for sharing what's worked for you.

Cultivating Indispensability
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Posted on October 3, 2009 at 5:36am — 1 Comment

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WA State School Library Funding - Legislative Debate and Testimony

Washington State Senate Debates School Library Legislation

Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown



Senator Rosemary McAuliffe… Continue

Posted on October 3, 2009 at 2:00am —

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