"It’s a gift to yourself and to the person who speaks that language, when you’re willing to cede power and accept the humility and vulnerability of being the weaker person in a language." Min Jin Lee in Literary Hub interview lithub.com/min-jin-lee-on…

C/O 2023 IYKYK. Tomorrow’s gonna be the best day!

This !

Today, some of the books that shaped my life—and the lives of so many others—are being challenged by people who disagree with certain ideas or perspectives. And librarians are on the front lines, fighting every day to make the widest possible range of viewpoints, opinions, and

Seniors, thinking about that college essay you'll write this year? Well, the first tip to writing well is to read as much as you can. Second, keep a journal and just write a little--anything you want--each day/night. Another idea? Examine strong examples: apply.jhu.edu/college-planni…

Weather update: Out of an abundance of caution for weather-related impacts, including poor road conditions, in-person activities and events on campus on Sunday, August 20 and Monday, August 21 will be rescheduled or canceled. The university and campus will remain open. We

Due to severe weather conditions later this evening into tomorrow, FUSD will close schools tomorrow, Monday, August 21, 2023. The district office will remain open, and all maintenance and operations teams will come in to ensure sites are ready for students on Tuesday.

Redlands Unified School District has made the decision to close schools, school support sites, and after-school programs tomorrow, Monday August 21. The District will resume school and school-operated functions on Tuesday, August 22 until further notice.

Educators often find themselves supporting the emotional healing of their students, not just their academic growth. Schools need to understand and address the ways in which student trauma affects our education professionals. Jessica Lander kqed.org/mindshift/5228…

Stop telling educators to practice self-care. Instead, put forth energy to eliminate the systems, structures, and practices that require educators to need so much self-care in the first place.

The weight is over! #FatBearWeek returns to Katmai National Park this October 4 – 10, and we need your help to crown the fattest bear!

what's even the point of being on this god-forsaken web site if there's no fat bear week? The right wing of the U.S. Congress wants to restrict our freedom to read AND our access to fat bears? Unacceptable.

Ursa chonkus… #FatBearWeek

Voters have spoken LOUDLY. 🥳 🔈 The gutsy girl grounded the guy with a gut. 32 Chunk, proved his prominent posterior was worthy of a whopping win. But in the end, Chunk got Grazered. Let’s crown our Queen that’s thicker than a bowl of oatmeal, 128 Grazer! 👑

2023’s Fat Bear Week champion is 128 Grazer. washingtonpost.com/travel/2023/10…

We lay down our arms So that we can reach our arms Out to one another. We seek harm to none, and harmony for all… Victorious, not because we will never again know defeat, But because we will never again sow division.

Don’t forget to water your bears

This essay. Written by a HS student. Wow. latimes.com/opinion/story/…

She resisted all the way….