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It’s no secret that virtual learning has been a challenge in the United States. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, many K–12 students have been engaged in some version of distance education since March 2020. Whether hybrid or entirely remote, the learning curve has been steep for teachers, caregivers, and students.
However, teachers are not alone in their efforts to provide supports to students and families. Across the country, library media specialists are finding innovative ways to support virtual learning. From sharing digital resources to collaborating on instruction, school librarians are stepping up to meet this new challenge.
Jan 19, 2021
MARINETTE, Wis. The Marinette County Public Libraries has begun the Read Woke Challenge for children, teens and adults of all ages.
The challenge invites people to read one book in each of 12 categories over the course of the year and complete related activities. Readers can register and participate online at marinettecountylibraries.beanstack.org/365.
What does it mean to Read Woke? According to the movement’s founder, librarian Cicely Lewis, “Read Woke is a movement. It is a feeling. It is a style. It is a form of education. It is a call to action. It means learning about others so that you can treat people with the respect and dignity that they deserve no matter their religion, race, creed, or color.”