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Sheldon ISD librarians outline districtwide programs; students and parents praise libraries
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District librarians described literacy instruction, curriculum partnerships, makerspaces, sensory supports and a recording studio across Sheldon ISD libraries; students and parents gave public comments saying libraries provide safe spaces and important access to books and resources.
At the board’s Sept. 23 meeting, Sheldon ISD librarians presented a multi-campus overview of library services and programs, emphasizing literacy, curriculum support and student-centered spaces.
Amanda Chacon (librarian at CEP High School) and Kate Black (school librarian) told trustees that school libraries do far more than circulate books: they support curriculum and instruction, participate in professional learning communities, develop students’ research and information-evaluation skills, and…
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