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Sunday, November 13, 2016 8:21:52 PM
Craig Seasholes wrote a blog post titled Something New:
Craig said, "Amidst painful national transitions headlining last week, my own move to a new elementary school may rank as small potatoes, indeed. But it is precisely my work with students in Seattle Public Schools that sustains me through the difficult times..." more
Saturday, October 29, 2016 11:21:15 AM
Craig Seasholes wrote a blog post titled Northwest Teaching for Social Justice #NWTSJ 2016 Conference:
Craig said, "I'm delighted that the always exciting NWTSJ conference had to move to this later date 10/29/16 as I am able to table and talk with many of the 5-600 participating educators here at Portland's Madison High School. If librarianship is the..." more
Thursday, October 27, 2016 6:03:02 PM
Craig Seasholes wrote a blog post titled Conference Convergence Zone:
Craig said, "What a perfect storm!WLMA (now formally known as the Washington Library Association School Library Division) has much to be pleased with all that has blown our way this October.Braving what meteorologists were warning might be a "storm of the..." more
Saturday, October 1, 2016 12:14:18 PM
Craig Seasholes wrote a blog post titled Sharing: It's What Friends Do:
Craig said, "Last Thursday's author visit with Maddie's Fridge author Lois Brandt is a library story from Sanislo Elementary School well worth sharing. The story tells of two friends who find ways to help each other out. It also address the topic of..." more
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 2:05:14 AM
Craig Seasholes wrote a blog post titled ESSA: OSPI Public Forums:
Craig said, "I drove over the Cascades to Yakima yesterday to attend one of the Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction's Regional Forums for the Every Student Succeeds Act. While upcoming forum on July 19th from 6-8 PM at the..." more
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 1:55:30 AM
Craig Seasholes wrote a blog post titled ESSA & AASL & I:
Craig said, "Being from Washington, I'm pleased how Sen Patty Murray contributed to the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act and was delighted to see the AASL board pass a resolution thankingSenators Patty Murray (D WA), Lamar Alexander(R-TN), Thad Cochran..." more
Wednesday, June 8, 2016 11:09:48 PM
Craig Seasholes wrote a blog post titled LIT Librarians Don't Shush:
Craig said, "My colleague and friend Mark Ray of Vancouver Public Schools likes to keep his eye on "where the puck is going." He gave a Tedx talk recently and it's posted with that TED post-production glory: Funny, insightful and right on; Mark's one of the..." more
Thursday, March 24, 2016 8:48:05 AM
Craig Seasholes wrote a blog post titled Who's In the Library?:
Craig said, "Mondays are catch-up days for me ... just not @library, but rather, in my LIT-TL PLN .Last Monday, my friend Wade Colville-Sandoval put this beat in his rap to all this LIT-TL network,"LITs Get On It. LITs Do It. LITs Push and Make it Happen"..." more
Saturday, March 5, 2016 7:55:31 AM
Craig Seasholes wrote a blog post titled Social Justice @ Your Library:
Craig said, "I'm moderating next Monday's #tlchat VirtualCafe on the topic of Social Justice @ Your Library. ..." more
Monday, February 29, 2016 3:50:29 PM
Craig Seasholes wrote a blog post titled WLMA LIT Advocacy Video: Check It Out!:
Craig said, " I'm guilty of overusing the library phrase, but a NCCE workshop by Joe Dockery last Friday nudged me into creating this short Adobe Voice video of 5 key topics for the WLMA Advocacy toolbox. Warts and all I share it here as an example of..." more
Sunday, February 28, 2016 4:14:16 PM
Craig Seasholes wrote a blog post titled Connect, Inspire, Transform (Have Fun):
Craig said, "I'm enjoying working this weekend on a pair of presentations and reflecting on social justice, libraries and leadership.I have the opportunity to host a panel discussion Social Justice@Your Library that will air March 7th via..." more
Thursday, February 18, 2016 11:55:06 PM
Craig Seasholes wrote a blog post titled HD Historic Archival Stock Footage WWII - Army Fliers Rescued In The Sou...:
Craig said, "This is clipped newsreel footage of the Sea rescue of General Twining...and my grandfather Maj Craig Seasholes. He wrote it up as "Adrift in the South Pacific.""
Friday, January 15, 2016 10:41:49 PM
Craig Seasholes wrote a blog post titled This Little Light...I'm Gonna Let It Shine!:
Craig said, "The week started with ALA midwinter Dr Mary Frances Berry speaking of a lifetime of socialjustice activism. In the afternoon Chelsea Clinton gave the conference's concluding address with a talkare edited here focus on her famous last name, to the..." more
Wednesday, December 30, 2015 7:58:01 AM
Craig Seasholes wrote a blog post titled Packing and Unpacking Suitcases:
Craig said, "I've no sooner unpacked ski gear after a ski-licious holiday vacation than I've reason to begin packing for ALA MidWinter in Boston Jan 7-11. I'm looking forward to connecting with friends and colleagues from the world of ideas and..." more
Friday, December 11, 2015 12:23:10 AM
Craig Seasholes wrote a blog post titled ESEA: What's LIT Got to Do with It?:
Craig said, "Pretty big day for K12 education and school libraries in particular.http://www.slj.com/2015/12/industry-news/every-student-succeeds-act-and-federal-support-of-school-libraries-passes-house-and-senate/#_Throughout the legislation is an emphasis on..." more
Tuesday, December 8, 2015 7:04:21 PM
Craig Seasholes wrote a blog post titled Spot: What a Great App!:
Craig said, "Thanks to a LIT-TL bit of AASL committee work and Taylor Foley at HMHCO.COM, I am looking forward to helping out on a webinar introducing David Weisner's brilliant app/book SPOT on at 6PM Central Time, on January 26th.SPOT wwas a winner of the..." more
Wednesday, November 4, 2015 9:14:14 PM
Craig Seasholes wrote a blog post titled What! Another Conference? or What's OASL, WLMA and AASL Got To Do with LIT?:
Craig said, "The past month has been the heaviest librarians' conference cycle of my life, on top of the undeniably most difficult, saddest time my family has endured. Friends have gathered in both instances, and I am grateful for all who have joined me in this..." more
Saturday, September 19, 2015 3:36:20 PM
Craig Seasholes wrote a blog post titled Ready For Anything: #SLJSUMMIT in Seattle:
Craig said, "With the School Library Journal Leadership Summit coming to Seattle next weekend, there's a buzz building here in OZ. We're looking forward to a full three days of connecting, sharing, learning and relaxing with colleagues from all over the school..." more
Sunday, September 6, 2015 4:35:50 PM
Craig Seasholes wrote a blog post titled Top 10 Labor Day Songs | BillMoyers.com:
Craig said, "Top 10 Labor Day Songs | BillMoyers.com Glad to see that Mr Moyers agrees on #1 and adds ten other great tunes for this Labor Day. Solidarity Forever, indeed!"
Friday, September 4, 2015 8:35:35 AM
Craig Seasholes wrote a blog post titled Solidarity Forever: The Union Makes Us Strong:
Craig said, " Last night our SeattleEA sang out in one, thundering chorus of "Aye"s followed by an electrifying silence to unanimously agree to strike against Seattle Public Schools if a collective bargaining agreement is not reached by the..." more
Thursday, July 2, 2015 3:32:25 PM
Craig Seasholes wrote a blog post titled Ride On!:
Craig said, "Whether riding cross town to visit a friend, commuting to work, or visiting a new city while on vacation; nothing beats pedal power. Inspirational stories abound, whether it is William Kamkwamba's "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind," TED talk and..." more
Sunday, June 14, 2015 3:59:15 PM
Craig Seasholes wrote a blog post titled Zora’s Zucchini:
Craig said, "As in their previous picture book “Sylvia’s Spinach” Anna Raff’s illustrations are a wonderful companion to Katherine Pryor’s simple story and healthy message for young readers and eaters.Already bored by the 3rd day of summer vacation,..." more
Tuesday, May 26, 2015 10:00:04 PM
Craig Seasholes wrote a blog post titled Washington Study Further Ties Quality Library Programs to Student Success:
Craig said, "Washington Study Further Ties Quality Library Programs to Student SuccessThis is a very nicely written article giving context to the WSSLIT study conducted by Dr Liz Coker, as written by SLJ's Carolyn Sun. Hats off, too to the graphic design crew..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:04:00 AM
Craig Seasholes wrote a blog post titled Dragon Talk: Children of the Light:
Craig said, "Liz Johnston at Dearborn Park International Elementary School wanted to kick off a "Dragon Talk" series for students with something about Festival of Lights. Yesterday I told students this story about my daughter's memorable performance singing..." more