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MathAndCoding Turns the Library into a Coding Classroom (Part 2)

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In part 1 of this series, we introduced MathAndCoding , a nonprofit that offers teen-led programming classes for children in public libraries in the Silicon Valley area. Bricker says that there is also another benefit, perhaps an unplanned one, to having teen volunteers. like Texas, where one instructor will be heading to college.

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Teaching Online Safety: Building Curriculum

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The Northstar Digital Literacy Project has 33 questions, but only a few touch on safety and security. AT&T designed an Internet Safety game. has a special page dedicated to online safety for kids and teens. has a special page dedicated to online safety for kids and teens. The quizzes are divided by grade level.

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The Birth of a Field: Digital Media and Learning

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

"We are in a moment of time where 57% of teens produce and share media. He noted that media literacy has to be integrated as a skill set in all places. Media literacy and creation skills can't be add-ons in schools, but have to be integrated across the curriculum in all subjects. Media isn't just happening to kids.

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Sheroes You Should Know: Inspiring Stories for #WomensHistoryMonth

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Game-Changers. Organizations like Room to Read , the Poetry Foundation , and Books in Homes USA work to promote literacy and the significance of literary works in our society - support their work today, bookworms! Shero Game-Changers. Ready to support more female game-changers? Thought Leaders. Revolutionaries.

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