

1st Things First
For Great Prairie AEA's Teacher Librarians
February 2024
- TL discussion February 5, 2024. 8 am and 2 pm zoom invites will be sent or use this link.
- Evening AI Webinars Just found these and although the first one may miss the publication of this newsletter, there are three more you may be interested in adding to your calendar.
- Gale has many training videos & webinars, but I just found this gem under theme. There are tip sheets, lessons, and activities. Meanwhile Britannica has reached their “March to 3000” goal, adding an incredible 3,000 new articles to Britannica School: High level, on many subjects.
- IASL AEA Purchasing and IASL have awarded the 2024–2025 IASL Book Award bid to Perfection Learning.
Desegregating Iowa
Did you know that a young girl from Muscatine, Iowa in the 1800's helped changed the landscape for the entire country?
Susan Clark was just 13 when she became the first black student in the United States to integrate a public school through a court order. Her lawsuit, decided by the Iowa Supreme Court in 1868, gave all Iowa children the right to attend public school regardless of race, religion, nationality, or any other distinction. Segregated schools were in the norm in many states until the 1954 US Supreme Court ruling in Brown v Board of Education Topeka. Susan's case contributed to that landmark decision.
Check out this newly published book from our media center today!
FREE Leap into the Future of School Libraries
Leap Into the Future of School Libraries Virtual Conference
Date: February 29, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Please register here
Thursday, Feb 29, 2024, 12:00 PM
The fun begins March 4th! Click above to get your free educator packet.
To kick-off National Reading Month, celebrate Dr. Seuss’s 120th Birthday this March by introducing young readers to new authors!
AI and Libraries March 25, 2024
Library 2.024 mini-conference: "AI and Libraries: Applications, Implications, and Possibilities," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, March 21st, 2024, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. Register here.
Destiny Library Manager Training - Inventory: On Demand
Learn how to set up and manage end-of-year inventory. Discover the variety of options for scanning, tracking, and finalizing your library inventory. We'll provide handy tips and tricks for setup to make sure your inventory process goes smoothly. Register here.
Children's Book Week May 6-12
Children’s Book Week, established in 1919, is a celebration of books and the connection they bring. This beloved program continues to grow and adapt each year with new resources and ideas for joining in.
Middle Grade Magic, March 7, 2024
Register here for the SLJ Middle Grade Magic.
Canva Showcase February 10, 2024
Women In STEM February 11@ 3:00 PM EST
Celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Register here.