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This 'N That: Reading is essentia. Libraries play an important role in our communities. And, the residents of Fitchburg will have a great site when their Library is completed. Groundbreaking for a Fitchburg Library took place on Monday, April 12 at the corner of Lacy Road an Research Park. Click HERE to read more. | |
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Building Bridges: Carla Dawkins: A Valuable Community Resource, by Betty Banks. The very young sounding voice on the other end of the phone when called was Carla Dawkins. She was also peppy and very energetic. This Mother of two and Grandmother of two is a Chicago native and came to Madison when she landed a job as a Leasing Consultant at the Old Gaslight Square apartment complex. | |
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Project Babies: B.A.B.Y Olympics. In celebration of the National Week of the Young Child, B.A.B.Y. Olympics (Boosting Activities for Babies and Youth) was held at the Lussier Community Education Center on Saturday, April 17th. The center was filled with smiles, laughter and lots of activity and exercise while babies and young children enjoyed stations with age appropriate activities to promote healthy physical and brain development.. Click HERE to read more. |
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Please Read Multicultural Picture Books to Me! by Bill Breitsprecher. America is increasingly becoming a diverse place. The good news is that book publishers are coming to understand the value of supporting families with diverse picture books. When children are very young (many promote before birth), it is important for them to hear the written word. Click HERE to read more. For a complete set of links and resources for parents and families, check out our SCHOOL MATTERS Web. Alcohol Awareness Web. April is Alcohol Awareness month. Approximately one-half of U.S. adults report a family history of alcoholism or problem drinking. Nearly 14 million Americans have alcohol disorders. While many talk about kids and illicit drugs, it is alcohol that remains the No. 1 drug problem for young people. I have put together resources for: Alcohol & The Brain, Research Guide, Print Resources, Support & Help, For Mom & Dad, For Teachers, Kids & Students, AA Big Book Study. |
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[ Top ] Extended Web Coverage & Links to More Resources: [Special Report: Youth & Technology] [Alcohol Awareness] [Brain Matters] [Career Exploration] [APA History] [Math Matters] [Women's History] [African American Heritage] [Homage to Coretta Scott King] [The Children's March] [School Matters] [Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King] |
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Extended Web Coverage!
Alcohol Awareness Web. April is Alcohol Awareness month. Approximately one-half of U.S. adults report a family history of alcoholism or problem drinking. Nearly 14 million Americans have alcohol disorders. While many talk about kids and illicit drugs, it is alcohol that remains the No. 1 drug problem for young people. I have put together resources for: Alcohol & The Brain, Research Guide, Print Resources, Support & Help, For Mom & Dad, For Teachers, Kids & Students, AA Big Book Study.
Brain Matters. Would you intentionally download a harmful virus to your computer's CPU? What do you download into your brain? For some plain, straight talk about drugs and their effects on the brain; check out our links for: Brain Basics, Addiction, Hallucinogens, Inhalants, Marijuana, Meth, Nicotine, Opiates, Steroids, and MORE Resources
Math Matters. We've put together a Web page of math resources for youth, parents, and educators. Please check out the links: To Mom and Dad, Math Rhymes & Raps, Great Math Books, Algebra Connections, Math Links for Kids, Math Links for Parents, Math Links for Teachers.
School Matters Research Guides
- Honor Asian Pacific American History
- Celebrating Women's History.
- Celebrating African American History.
- Homage to Coretta Scott King.
- Celebrating the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
School Matters Web! Please check out our NEW collection of resources for children, families, and educators. It contains many "bonus" features that do not appear in the print edition of Voices newspaper. Created by a library media specialist and technology educator, you will find links for our School Matters columns, thoughts from a librarian, book reviews, picture books, chapter books, teen reads, math matters, information and technology literacy, and a wide variety of related Web resources for students of all ages and virtually all subject matters -- even college prep!