Idaho Commission for Libraries
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Blog Posts by Teresa.Lipus
Cyberbullying: Let’s stop it
Bullies are everywhere—even online. And bullying in any form should be taken seriously.
In a recent survey on Cyberbullying conducted for Microsoft Corporation and published in the September issue of Teaching and Learning Magazine, youths ages 8-17 provided some interesting statistical information regarding Cyberbullying:
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ICfL Wins Grant to Pave "Routes to Reading"
The Idaho Commission for Libraries has received a $250,000 grant to promote early learning among low-income children. The award is part of a $2.5 million grant program that aligns the work of the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) with the goals of the national Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
Promoting Idaho's Literary Heritage at National Book Festival
Idaho Commission for Libraries promoted Idaho’s literary heritage at the 12th annual National Book Festival. The Festival, sponsored by the Library of Congress, was held on Saturday and Sunday, September 22-23, 2012 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Effective Communication from ADA (includes Idaho Resources)
Northwest ADA Center-Idaho--a new statewide resource offering non-legal guidance, technical assistance, and training services on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)--would like to share this resource guide that they put together.
Lead The Change! October 30 in Seattle
Lead The Change!, occurring October 30, 2012 in Seattle, is a library leadership development program that brings together library thought leaders to show participants how today’s top libraries are leading change and transforming their communities.
USPS reaching out to some libraries to be Village Post Offices
Reductions in local post office hours may provide new opportunities for public libraries. Nearly 13,000 of the more than 31,000 U.S. post offices nationwide are likely to see reduced hours in the future, including some Idaho locations.
Upcoming free Khan Academy training
Are you passionate about helping 5th – 9th graders learn math? Apply to attend a FREE upcoming free Khan Academy training hosted by the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation. Sal Khan’s School Implementation Team will be on site to provide the instruction and technical assistance to participants so they are able to return to their school/program and be ready to deliver the following week.
Website with tuition funding resources
The Idaho Commission for Libraries does not administer the following. For more information, contact Sally.Stephens@TuitionFundingSources.com:
Teens: Discover Your Inner Futurist!
Where: Garden City Public Library, 6015 Glenwood Street,
Garden City, ID 83714
When: August 16: 10:30 a.m. to noon
Register for College and Career Ready Summit-August 16-17
Idaho Commission for Libraries is hosting a "College and Career Ready Summit: Moving Idaho Forward" August 16–17, 2012, at the Riverside Hotel in Boise.
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