11. Edwards, Ali. “Books.” 12 June 2006. Flickr Creative Commons Pool. 28 Mar. 2008.< http://www.flickr.com/photos/aliedwards/543067160/>.
12. Nearly 40% of all PA public schools are without a librarian and school library. (estimated 2006-07 data, there are 3,568 public schools and 2,248 school librarians)
13. In Philadelphia, more than 75% of the city’s 265 public schools do not have a librarian or a library.
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67. inquire, think critically, gain knowledge research inquire develop a thesis take a stand organize analyze synthesize question apply their learning debate
77. the best in children’s and young adult literature.
78. pursue personal & aesthetic growth independent reading viewing listening author visits school-wide reading initiatives poetry slams galleries of student work video book trailers collections that meet needs of all learners book fairs review blogs podcast reviews book clubs booktalks
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84. School librarians are active participants in ensuring the success of the Governor’s CCF technology initiative.
106. “ Harry Travers and James Stewart.” It’s a Wonderful Life . 1946. MPTV.net <http://www.netropolisusa.biz/mptv/cgi-bin/imageFolio.cgi?search=it%27s%20a%20wonderful%20life&img=0&cat=&bool=and>.
I want to reintroduce you to George Bailey. In It’s a Wonderful Life, he learned what life would be like in Bedford Falls if he’d never been born. It turns out, the loss of George would have created a completely different, far less successful community.