At EdSurge, school principal Damen Scott shares that a subordinate recently told him that his tone made them feel “psychologically unsafe.” While I appreciate Scott being able to thoughtfully consider and act upon criticism, I’d be worried about accusations such as this being misused as tone policing. One more social landmine to worry about as a neurodivergent individual. Is my tone socially palatable? Am I doing it right, or will someone accuse me of making them feel “unsafe”?
https://www.edsurge.com/news/2024-03-20-as-a-principal-i-thought-i-promoted-psychological-safety-then-a-colleague-spoke-up
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Sunday, October 27, 2024
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Burden of ‘approachability’ in librarianship
In thinking about librarian stereotypes, and factors that can influence patrons’ user-success and confidence: Pagowsky and Rigby (2014) suggest these factors can include “approachability, identity, warmth, openness, and body language of the librarian” (pg. 7), suggesting that “even active users, who are already in a library with research questions, carry preconceived notions that might hinder or help their access to information, depending on what they encounter and how librarians presents themselves” (Pagowsky and Rigby, 2014, p. 7).
‘Microaggression Bingo’
My studies in librarianship this week led me to the Tumblr thread Microaggressions in Librarianship. One microaggression that stood out for me, which I found particularly relatable, was grouped with assorted transgressions under “Microaggression Bingo.”
Friday, October 25, 2024
Beasts and Beauty, by Soman Chainani (Hansel and Gretel)
Each Friday that school is in session, I share the link to a read-aloud preview of a book from SRCSA library. The “First-chapter Friday” selection for Oct. 25, 2024 is Beasts and Beauty, by Soman Chainani.
Friday, October 18, 2024
Alone, by Megan E. Freeman
Each Friday that school is in session, I share the link to a read-aloud preview of a book from SRCSA library. The “First-chapter Friday” selection for Oct. 18, 2024 is Alone, by Megan E. Freeman.
Friday, October 11, 2024
Jude Saves the World by Ronnie Riley
Each Friday that school is in session, I share the link to a read-aloud preview of a book from SRCSA library. The “First-chapter Friday” selection for Oct. 11, 2024 is Jude Saves the World by Ronnie Riley.
Sunday, October 6, 2024
Book haul : Friends of the Library sale, Fall 2024
There’s still time to visit Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries’ Fall 2024 book sale: 2 to 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7 at the Veterans Building in Santa Rosa. I uncovered a lot of treasures at the latest sale, plus I know that proceeds benefit local branches of Sonoma County Library.
https://youtu.be/XIezNLkLlQ4
Friday, October 4, 2024
Esperanza Rising, by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Presenting the winner, in 2024, of the Children’s Literature Legacy Award, Pam Muñoz Ryan. Presented each year by the Association for Library Service to Children, this award “honors an author or illustrator whose books, published in the United States, have made, over a period of years, a substantial and lasting contribution to children’s literature through books that demonstrate integrity and respect for all children’s lives and experiences.” My featured reading is from Esperanza Rising, by Pam Muñoz Ryan.
https://youtu.be/Dc7Vj-kdrfM
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard
This sunflower lanyard proclaims that the wearer has a hidden disability. During a recent trip to Lexington, Ky, I obtained a lanyard at Blue Grass Airport (as well a bracelet and a pin during a stop-over at Charlotte Douglas International Airport).
https://youtu.be/bXcUVw5SOF4