by Compendium News Staff | Jan 10, 2017 | Children's Services, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
The selected title is Daniel Finds a Poem by author/illustrator Micha Archer. This is the first book Micha wrote and illustrated; she has previously illustrated two other picture books. The book will be available in hardback, paperback and big book formats. Prices...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 10, 2017 | Children's Services, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
Visit www.ala.org/teentechweek for FREE posters and all of your planning and resource needs to help you implement great digital literacy and tech-focused programs and services for and with the teens in your community, especially during TTW, March 5—11, 2017. This...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 9, 2017 | Children's Services, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
The National Center for State Courts is sponsoring its fourth annual national civics education essay contest for elementary, middle, and high school students. In recognition of Law Day, May 1, 2017, the essay contest focuses on the 14th Amendment, which addresses...
by Compendium News Staff | Dec 30, 2016 | Children's Services, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
The Pennsylvania Society for Biomedical Research (PSBR) is sponsoring a contest for all K-12 students in Pennsylvania! The contest offers cash prizes. The deadline is April 2, 2017. Access the flyer.
by Compendium News Staff | Dec 28, 2016 | Children's Services, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
This eSchoolNews article links to the Horizon Report. The free Report identifies key technology trends for primary and secondary education.
by Compendium News Staff | Dec 20, 2016 | Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Health Focus, Resources of Interest, School Libraries, Summer Food Service Program
December 2016 Dear Pennsylvania Librarians, On September 29, 2015, Governor Tom Wolf signed an Executive Order establishing the Governor’s Food Security Partnership, which is comprised of secretaries and representatives from the departments of Aging, Agriculture,...