Jessica Betit

Celebrate Banned Books

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Banned Books Week (September 27 – October 3, 2020) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. It brings together the entire book community — librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular. (ALA) How did Banned Book Week Start? Banned Books Week was launched in the 1980s, a time of increased challenges, organized protests, and …

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Home Schooling Information

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Homeschooling vs. Distance-Learning Though homeschooling and online schooling have similarities, and many people tend use these terms interchangeably, there are certainly some differences between the two. Homeschooling is when a parent or other caregiver is physically present in the home and actively teaching the student. It is home education and the biggest difference is that the caregiver is the full-time instructor/primary educator. Distance learning, also known as online schooling, is any form of remote learning where the student is not present at school but is being taught through communication with the school/teacher. With this type of learning students are asked …

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Perspective

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Short of walking a mile in another’s shoes, reading someone’s story is one of the best ways to gain understanding. Reading the work of Black authors can help the world to better understand both the difficulties and achievements of people of color in America. From classic artists to new voices and leaders, this list includes a wide range of voices and insights, as well as a variety of genres.  We hope you’ll find something of interest to add to your reading list.   Well-Read Black Girl by Glory Edim Remember that moment when you first encountered a character who seemed …

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The Great Outdoors

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The Great Outdoors Apps and Websites that help you connect with nature/wildlife! As we mentioned in our previous blog, spending time outdoors, even as little as 15 minutes a day, is an excellent way to take care of your mental and physical health! – We hope these will encourage you to get outside! Leaves and paws, roots and wings, these resources cover all wild things! Project Noah Project Noah is a fun way to explore and document wildlife. The technology platform and community provide a powerful way for research groups to collect important ecological data. The purpose of the project …

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BRING THE OUTDOORS IN!

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VIRTUAL TOURS   Kenai Flords National Park, Alaska Rappel into a crevasse, kayak through icebergs, and watch a glacier recede. Link: https://artsandculture.withgoogle.com/en-us/national-parks-service/kenai-fjords/exit-glacier-tour Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii Fly over an active volcano, explore a lava tube, and look out across volcanic cliffs. Link: https://artsandculture.withgoogle.com/en-us/national-parks-service/hawaii-volcanoes/nahuku-lava-tube-tour Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico Explore incredible formations, trek by headlamp through a cave, fly with thousands of bats, and even “see through the eyes of a bat.” Link: https://artsandculture.withgoogle.com/en-us/national-parks-service/carlsbad-caverns/natural-entrance-tour Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah Gaze up at the night sky, ride horse-back through a canyon, and see hoodoos up close. Link: https://artsandculture.withgoogle.com/en-us/national-parks-service/bryce-canyon/sunset-point-tour Dry Tortugas …

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Looking For Something To Do?

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TV/MOVIES Crackle Crackle is a free to use video entertainment network featuring full-length movies, TV shows, and original programming. Crackle is available on Roku, Amazon Devices, Google Play Store, Apple App Store, video game consoles, or online at: www.crackle.com FilmRise Filmrise offers a great selection of movie and TV entertainment. Enjoy hit shots, popular movies, riveting documentaries, kids shows, world cinema and more. Pluto is available on Roku, Amazon Devices, Google Play Store, Apple App Store, YouTube, video game consoles, or online at: www.filmrise.com HappyKids.tv HappyKids.tv provides safe entertainment for children ages 1-10. Kids can watch non-stop rhymes, music, popular …

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