Additional Resources for Teachers and Families
FREE 9/11 Anniversary Digital Learning Experience
30-minute film
Highlighting firsthand accounts of the attacks and their aftermath
Live chat with Museum staff throughout the day
The film will be available beginning Wednesday, September 11.
9/11 Digital Learning Experience
https://www.911memorial.org/learn/students-and-teachers/anniversary-schools-DLE-Landing
FREE 9/11 Lesson Plans
https://www.911memorial.org/learn/students-and-teachers/lesson-plans
Interactive timelines etc.
September 15 - October 15, 2024
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.
The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Here's a kid-appropriate bio of this musical theater ⭐️, plus a video of his 8th grade English teacher.
Sonia Sotomayor
A great video intro to this Supreme Court Justice. For more Hispanic women taking charge today, check out this list.
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SORA Tutorial
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In Conversation With Assembly: Dr. Ibram X. Kendi
Print Book Catalog Web Address
Follett Destiny Catalog
Each teacher and student has a library account through Destiny. Through your account, you can check on the status of your currently borrowed materials, renew materials, and place materials on hold. To access your account, simply click “Login” and then sign in with your username and password.
Social and Emotional Learning
Read Banned Books
Dynamic Shelving Pilot - Fiction
Libraries are for everyone!
Microsoft 365 Portal
Clever Portal
Canvas Portal
Donors Choose
Chair Elect - EMIERT
IREL Panel
The Institute for Racial Equity in Literacy Panel Discussion
Black Librarianship
2022 Excellence In Equity Award
2022 School Librarian of the Year
2022 School Library Journal, School Librarian of the Year
www.slj.com/story/ace-advocate-kc-boyd-is-2022-school-librarian-of-the-year
2022 Policy Leader of the Year
National Association of State Boards
https://www.nasbe.org/nasbe-names-dc-public-school-librarian-k-c-boyd-as-policy-leader-of-the-year/