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  • High School Dropouts
    Posted September 29, 2011 by Rachel Wadham

    National statistics show that in 2009 8% of students aged 16-24 will drop out of high school.  If this statistic is concerning to you then check out some of these books we have in the HBLL: High school dropout, graduation, and completion rates : better data, better measures, better decisions.   Washington, D.C. : National [...]

  • The Vital Role of School Libraries
    Posted June 15, 2011 by Rachel Wadham

    Despite the fact that school librarians in Los Angeles are having to defend their jobs (http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-0513-tobar-20110513,0,3002882.column), there are many who still believe that libraries are vital (http://www.salon.com/books/libraries_and_librarians/?story=/books/laura_miller/2011/05/11/nypl_centennial).  The vital place school libraries is evident I many recent studies that have shown that there is a strong relationship between a well-staffed, well-funded school library and student [...]

  • Springer E-Books
    Posted June 8, 2011 by Rachel Wadham

    The library has a wonderful selection of e-books including an online subscription package the library though the publisher Springer.  You can find the downloadable Springer E-books in the library catalog or in the Books and More search on the main homepage by searching the title.  Just click on the Books and More Tab and Type [...]

  • Recess is Essential for Kids
    Posted June 1, 2011 by Rachel Wadham

    Denene Miller of Parenting.com reports though CNN Health (http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/05/09/exercise.for.kids/)  on her own experience and outlines recent research that shows that recess for kids is essential.  The research shows that kids behave better and learn better if they have a chance to play. For more information on the topic of recess in schools try searching in [...]

  • I Love Utah History: A New Website
    Posted May 11, 2011 by Rachel Wadham

    Utah State History has recently launched a new website, “I Love History”  (http://ilovehistory.utah.gov/index.html).  This website covers a variety of topics from people and places to geography and government.  Easy to navigate the websites purpose is to encourage critical thinking and understanding about Utah history.  Adding greatly to the site are the primary documents including photographs, [...]

  • Introducing TechingBooks.net
    Posted February 23, 2011 by Rachel Wadham

    The library is pleased to announce that we have recently taken a subscription to the database TeachingBooks.net. “TeachingBooks.net is an easy-to-use website that adds a multimedia dimension to the reading experiences of children’s and young adult books. This online database is developed and maintained to include thousands of resources about fiction and nonfiction books used [...]

  • Test Preparation and Career Skill Building Resources
    Posted January 12, 2011 by Rachel Wadham

    Are you getting ready to take a big test to help you get into college or certify for your profession and you need a little help in preparing? Do you need to build some skills to help you be prepared for what comes next?  Check out these two great resources. Provided to you by the [...]

  • Favorite Education Blogs of 2008
    Posted May 2, 2008 by Rachel Wadham

    Washington Post columnist Jay Mathews and blogger Ken Bernstein outline their favorite education blogs of 2008. Both writers offer candid commentary about each blog and the information they contain. An outstanding variety of blogs are spotlighted so there is something here for almost anyone. Click here for the article