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Today we’ll talk about the transformation 
of school libraries...stay tuned

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You’ve heard me speak about our shared vision 
of every Klein ISD student entering with 
a promise and exiting with purpose.

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Within this vision, we are creating schools 
that inspire our students so that each student 
will reach her or his personal potential.

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A key point for change often happens in the 
library.

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Some schools have already transformed their 
libraries from an archive of resources to 
an Active Learning Commons.

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When libraries become spaces that provide 
fun, engaging, and meaningful activities, 
students will gravitate to them and learning 
will spark.

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So what might you see if you visit a transformed 
library?

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You’ll see makerspaces - areas for students 
to make things through exploring new ideas 
within their learning.

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You’ll  see technology resources like touch 
screen whiteboards, robotics, and laptops 
or iPads.

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You’ll see transformational furniture that 
is comfortable and colorful or converted 
tire chairs with cozy pillows.

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You’ll see building, reader’s theater, Makey-Makey, 
a very real thing, and more.

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It is compelling to see our youngest learners 
excited to participate in coding and engineering 
activities.

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I love hearing them read with energy and 
passion.

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The many different resources available in 
today’s Active Learning Commons offer flexibility 
and personalization.

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They provide relevance and collaboration 
that keeps students eager and challenged.

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You might ask if books are being phased out? 
Nope, they are still there and as important 
as ever.

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Many of the changes have actually made the 
books more accessible and the reading spaces 
more inviting.

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I invite you to visit a transformed library 
and see the excitement for yourself.

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And speaking of exciting events, I want to 
give a shout out to the Klein Collins National 
Honor Society for sponsoring a Leadership 
Summit on April 17.

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The main purpose of this event is to spark 
ideas for students about future careers by 
allowing them to listen and interact with 
professional community leaders.

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This should be a fun night full of future 
promise for our students and their parents.

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That’s Klein ISD in just over 90 seconds. 
Have a great day.

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