Build A Team Of Parents

Build a Solid Team of Parents, Friends, Librarians, & Schools.

As more & more schools & libraries are getting online, teachers & librarians are getting wired, too. (No, that doesn't mean that they are doing anything they shouldn't be doing - it means that they're getting online.) They're a great resource for parents. They have a chance to get to know our kids & our neighbors' kids, know what they're doing when you're not looking, & know what wonderful resources there are online.

Ask them to set up a program to try to get parents involved. Do what you can to help; they deserve our support & admiration. (I've said it before - librarians are our most underestimated natural resource. And I've been lucky enough to know some really sensational ones.) You should also check out the American Library Association's web site. It's a wealth of resources & tips. For example, the ALA features a great site called KidsConnect, which is run by the American Association of School Librarians, a division of the ALA. Through e-mail submitted at the site, kids can send inquiries to the librarians online, & within a couple days get help in locating resources that respond to their inquiries. The kids are then referred to their school library media specialist. KidsConnect helps build teams.

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