Yes. Writing is not a second thing that happens after thinking. The act of writing is an act of thinking. Writing *is* thinking. Students, academics, and anyone else who outsources their writing to LLMs will find their screens full of words and their minds emptied of thought.

That’s the whole secret: To do things that excite you. Ray Bradbury, The Art of Fiction No. 203

We don't say it enough. But to those who get our schools ready for staff and students to return.....thank you.

We're upgrading! In two weeks, on August 4, users will automatically be sent from the legacy version of the Chronicling America historic newspaper archive to the new version. Check out the added features and tools: loc.gov/collections/ch…

In every state, the majority of parents are against book bans and in favor of librarians. Yet, well-funded and well-organized professional activists, who often don't have children or live in the district, are dictating what your family is allowed to read. Fight back:

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Writing = Thinking Don't outsource it to AI

During natural disasters, libraries serve as a crucial resource for communities. They provide shelter, access to information, and a sense of community support. action.everylibrary.org/how_do_public_…

Read-alouds tend to peak around age 5, but kids of all ages can benefit from teachers and parents reading to them. 5 Reasons To Keep Up Read-Alouds Beyond Kindergarten kqed.org/mindshift/6404…

Want to spark deeper thinking in your classroom? Try the Three Whys Routine from Project Zero! It's a simple yet powerful way to help students explore multiple perspectives on any topic. youtube.com/watch?v=5rO3va…

Truth. ❤️

Looking for a fun and visual way to teach narrative structure through the lens of dystopian fiction? This graphic organizer is a perfect classroom tool to help students map out key story elements. youtube.com/watch?v=t7J3lK…

There's no "right" time frame for learning! That's why educator Wendy Fry isn't afraid to hit pause:

Simple Do Now task but one which leads to lots of follow up questions

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