Who else feels like you could use some extra space to breathe? Many states across the country have announced stay at home orders due to the coronavirus outbreak. These are challenging and [...]
Social distancing, distance learning, working from home. These are new vocabulary terms for all members of the family. During this time, reading is more important than ever to help us cope, heal, [...]
“Unprecedented” seems to be the word used most to describe this time we are currently living in. The word means never done or known before, which is also an accurate way to describe the type of [...]
by Deb Lundgren, New School Services Project Manager As educators, our time, particularly our school time, is valuable. As priorities, shouldn’t students be learning about their world and the [...]
by Katy Tessman, New School Services Project Manager & Makerspace Specialist Stories entertain. Stories also teach. Having diverse literature available to students helps create a culture of [...]
“Oge is a shorter nickname for my full name,” shares Caldecott Honor author/illustrator Oge Mora. “It translates in English to ‘God’s time is always best.’ Oge on its own means [...]
It’s not every day that we get to hear from someone whose work received a Caldecott Honor, so we are thrilled to welcome Daniel Minter to the Mackin Community Blog. Not only is he an [...]
by Katy Tessman, New School Services Project Manager and Makerspace Specialist Across the country and the world, we are continuously watching updates from the CDC regarding COVID-19, also called [...]
