What's the point of having a media specialist if they aren't specialists in the media forms of the day?

A student posted this on his school librarian's Twitter account. The conversation that began with that question proved to redefine every one's ideas about what libraries and librarians should be. To read their conversation and thoughts go to: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/blog/1340000334/post/1860043986.html?nid=2413&rid=#reg_visitor_id

Educational Computer Games

Spring is here! It's warming up, and kids are enjoying playing outdoors. This season, however, also brings rain, and kids often get stuck inside instead. Next time that happens, show them this super online indoor playground. There are two dozen games that will keep them amused, fascinated, and learning, for a long time. All of the games and activities are fun, but also challenging.

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Nation’s Report Card: 17-Year-Olds See Few Reading and Math Gains

The average test scores of 17-year-olds in reading and math haven’t changed much since the early 1970s, but kids ages 9 and 13 have seen significant gains in both areas, says the lastest report from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). Gaps in reading scores between white and black students have narrowed for all three age groups since 1971, though those gaps did not change significantly from 2004 to 2008. Reading score gaps between white and Hispanic students were smaller in 2008 than in 1975 at ages 9 and 17, though there were no significant changes from 2004 to 2008. To read the report in full, go to: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6655327.html?nid=2413&source=link&rid=765062269