CTN awarded a grant to Wayne RESA for hosting a professional learning experience specifically designed for school library media professionals, addressing the unique needs of a group often underrepresented in professional development opportunities.
The professional learning experience will prepare school library and media specials to tackle what is arguably the most important work of our time: evaluating information to determine what’s been designed to inform vs. what’s been designed to influence, fool, or even harm us. With an emphasis on the overlap between information literacy and social-emotional learning, this hands-on session focuses on the role of school libraries in helping our communities navigate the complex information ecosystem of today and beyond. Participants will walk away from this session with practical tips for getting started tomorrow along with a recognition of the ethical imperatives driving this work.