EVSC (Evansville Schools) 30 day challenge. Begins October 24. You can participate, but aren't eligible for the iPad! Each day will include a new tool, tips and tutorials.
Happy Banned Books Week!
Banned Books Week is celebrated during the last week of September. This awareness campaign for protecting and exercising our 1st Amendment rights is sponsored by many professional organizations including the American Library Association.
If you look on the left side navigation bar, and click on Ideas and Resources, you will find many free downloads including brochures, images, PSA's and lesson plan ideas. Take a look at the books that have been banned or challenged over the years. I think you will be surprised!
June 3-5, 2011. While this might not work for you right now, it's something you might want to try or initiate at a later date. What if you did something like this with students?
Questions and Answers on Intellectual Freedom from the Cooperative Children's Book Center. There are already many pre-existing questions and answers, and you may also send a question privately.