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Lyle Solla-Yates<a href="https://flipboard.com/@npr" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@npr</a> <a href="https://flipboard.com/@npr/arts-life-qpd26jq0z" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@arts-life-npr</a> “The IMLS says it has awarded $266 million in grant funding and research to cultural institutions last year” <a href="https://cville.online/tags/libraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#libraries</a> <a href="https://cville.online/tags/literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#literacy</a> <a href="https://cville.online/tags/USPolitics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#USPolitics</a>

Language & LiteracyLiteracy Is Not Just for ELA: The Power of Content-Rich Teacher Talk <a href="https://languageandliteracy.blog/literacy-is-not-just-for-ela-the-power-of-content-rich-teacher-talk" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://languageandliteracy.blog/literacy-is-not-just-for-ela-the-power-of-content-rich-teacher-talk</a>

Miguel Afonso Caetano"Most of our students are functionally illiterate. This is not a joke. By “functionally illiterate” I mean “unable to read and comprehend adult novels by people like Barbara Kingsolver, Colson Whitehead, and Richard Powers.” I picked those three authors because they are all recent Pulitzer Prize winners, an objective standard of “serious adult novel.” Furthermore, I’ve read them all and can testify that they are brilliant, captivating writers; we’re not talking about Finnegans Wake here. But at the same time they aren’t YA, romantasy, or Harry Potter either.I’m not saying our students just prefer genre books or graphic novels or whatever. No, our average graduate literally could not read a serious adult novel cover-to-cover and understand what they read. They just couldn’t do it. They don’t have the desire to try, the vocabulary to grasp what they read,2 and most certainly not the attention span to finish. For them to sit down and try to read a book like The Overstory might as well be me attempting an Iron Man triathlon: much suffering with zero chance of success.Students are not absolutely illiterate in the sense of being unable to sound out any words whatsoever. Reading bores them, though. They are impatient to get through whatever burden of reading they have to, and move their eyes over the words just to get it done. They’re like me clicking through a mandatory online HR training. Students get exam questions wrong simply because they didn't even take the time to read the question properly. Reading anything more than a menu is a chore and to be avoided."<a href="https://hilariusbookbinder.substack.com/p/the-average-college-student-today" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://hilariusbookbinder.substack.com/p/the-average-college-student-today</a><a href="https://tldr.nettime.org/tags/USA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#USA</a> <a href="https://tldr.nettime.org/tags/Universities" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Universities</a> <a href="https://tldr.nettime.org/tags/HigherEd" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#HigherEd</a> <a href="https://tldr.nettime.org/tags/Literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Literacy</a> <a href="https://tldr.nettime.org/tags/Illiteracy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Illiteracy</a>

CarolTheCroneEveryone in the United States needs to reread the Constitution, including the Amendments, and the Declaration of Independence. It doesn't take long.<a href="https://constitutioncenter.org/media/files/constitution.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://constitutioncenter.org/media/files/constitution.pdf</a> <a href="https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript</a><a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/USPolitics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#USPolitics</a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/Constitution" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Constitution</a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/History" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#History</a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/Civics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Civics</a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/Public" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Public</a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/Knowledge" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Knowledge</a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/Literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Literacy</a>

William Lindsey :toad:"If I have offended any MAGAts with my posts, I apologize. I honestly thought you couldn’t read."<a href="https://toad.social/tags/Trump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Trump</a> <a href="https://toad.social/tags/Republicans" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Republicans</a> <a href="https://toad.social/tags/MAGA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MAGA</a> <a href="https://toad.social/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#education</a> <a href="https://toad.social/tags/literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#literacy</a> <a href="https://www.threads.net/@audreylovesparis/post/DH1ac6fSj0R" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.threads.net/@audreylovesparis/post/DH1ac6fSj0R</a>

Linknation<a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/AbrahamLincoln" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AbrahamLincoln</a>: "<a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/democracy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#democracy</a> is <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/government" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#government</a> of the <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/people" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#people</a> - by the <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/people" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#people</a> - for the <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/people" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#people</a>"but <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/democracy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#democracy</a> is not perfect per default, it needs constant <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/reform" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#reform</a> to become better and better (not worse and worse how it was made by (<a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/financial" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#financial</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/taxavoiding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#taxavoiding</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/lobbyists" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#lobbyists</a> and other <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/lobbyists" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#lobbyists</a> = <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/corruption" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#corruption</a>) how to reform democracy? a <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/conversationwithai" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#conversationwithai</a>: <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/deepseek" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#deepseek</a> <think> Alright, I'm trying to figure out how to reform <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/democracy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#democracy</a> so that decisions are made faster and are more competent, while also reducing incompetence and corruption. This is a big question because democracy as it stands has a lot of <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/issues" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#issues</a>, but it's still considered one of the better systems out there <- read this?First off, I know that one of the main problems with democracies is that <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/decisionmaking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#decisionmaking</a> can be <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/slow" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#slow</a>, especially in <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/large" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#large</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/countries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#countries</a>.There are so many <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/checks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#checks</a> and <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/balances" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#balances</a> that sometimes it feels like nothing gets done.So maybe making decisions faster requires <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/streamlining" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#streamlining</a> some processes.But how? Maybe reducing <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/bureaucracy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#bureaucracy</a> or changing how legislation is passed?Another issue is <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/incompetence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#incompetence</a>. I've seen elected officials who don't seem to have the right skills or knowledge for their roles. <- this <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/AI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AI</a> has seen things!How can we ensure that <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/leaders" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#leaders</a> are actually <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/competent" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#competent</a>? Perhaps through better <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#education</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/requirements" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#requirements</a>, or maybe having <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/experts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#experts</a> in certain fields advise them more <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/effectively" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#effectively</a>.<a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Corruption" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Corruption</a> is another huge <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Problem" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Problem</a> seems like <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/money" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#money</a> plays a big role in <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/politics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#politics</a>, which can lead to decisions that favor <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/donors" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#donors</a> over the people.<a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Campaign" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Campaign</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/finance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#finance</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/reform" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#reform</a> might help here, but I'm not sure how feasible that is given current laws and court rulings, especially in places like the <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/US" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#US</a> with <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/CitizensUnited" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CitizensUnited</a>.<a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Voter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Voter</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/engagement" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#engagement</a> is also a factor.If more people participate, maybe there's more <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/accountability" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#accountability</a>.But getting people to vote when they feel their votes don't matter is tough. Maybe changing voting systems, like ranked-choice voting, could make elections feel more representative and increase turnout.I've heard about <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/sortition" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#sortition</a>, where <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/random" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#random</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/citizens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#citizens</a> are <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/selected" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#selected</a> for <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/decisionmaking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#decisionmaking</a> bodies.That might bring in diverse perspectives and reduce corruption since the average person isn't as beholden to special interests.But would people take it seriously? I'm not sure how effective that would be compared to elected officials.<a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Technology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Technology</a> could play a role too.Maybe using <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/online" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#online</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/platforms" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#platforms</a> for <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/participatory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#participatory</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/budgeting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#budgeting</a> or <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/policy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#policy</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/discussions" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#discussions</a>.It could make <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/government" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#government</a> more <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/transparent" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#transparent</a> and involve citizens more <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/directly" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#directly</a>.However, there's the risk of <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/misinformation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#misinformation</a> and <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/manipulation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#manipulation</a> online.<a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Term" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Term</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/limits" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#limits</a> are another idea.They might prevent politicians from becoming too entrenched and corrupt, but they can also limit institutional knowledge and lead to a <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/revolvingdoor" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#revolvingdoor</a> of <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/inexperienced" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#inexperienced</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/leaders" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#leaders</a>.<a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Anticorruption" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Anticorruption</a> agencies seem necessary, but they need to be <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/independent" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#independent</a> and well <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/funded" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#funded</a>.If they're controlled by the government, they won't be effective.How do you ensure their independence?<a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Media" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Media</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#literacy</a> is important because if people are <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/better" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#better</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/informed" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#informed</a>, they can make <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/better" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#better</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/decisions" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#decisions</a> at the <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/ballotbox" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ballotbox</a>.But with so much <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/misinformation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#misinformation</a> out there, improving media literacy is a big challenge.I'm also thinking about proportional representation.Maybe switching to a system where more parties have seats could lead to more diverse and representative governments, reducing gridlock. But it might also make forming a government harder if no single party has a majority.What about making voting mandatory?It increases turnout but can also lead to people voting without being informed, which doesn't necessarily improve the quality of decisions.Another thought is focusing on <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/local" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#local</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/governance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#governance</a>.If more decisions are made at the local level where people can be more involved and informed, it might lead to <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/better" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#better</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/outcomes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#outcomes</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/overall" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#overall</a>.But not all issues can be handled locally; some require national or international coordination.I'm also considering how <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#education</a> plays into this.Better <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/civic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#civic</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#education</a> could make voters more informed and engaged.It starts from a young age teaching about <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/government" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#government</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/structures" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#structures</a>, <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/roles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#roles</a>, and the importance of <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/participation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#participation</a>.<a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Transparency" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Transparency</a> is key too.If governments are more open about their processes and decisions, trust might increase. Things like <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/FOIA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#FOIA</a> requests in the U.S. help, but they can be slow and sometimes incomplete.<a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Incentivizing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Incentivizing</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/good" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#good</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/governance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#governance</a> through awards or recognition might motivate leaders to perform better, but it's not a sure fix for deeper systemic issues.Encouraging <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/whistleblowers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#whistleblowers</a> is important because they can expose <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/corruption" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#corruption</a> before it becomes entrenched.Protecting them legally would make others more willing to come forward.Public-private partnerships could bring in expertise from the private sector, but there's a risk of corporate influence if not managed properly.Inclusive decision-making ensures that all groups have a voice, which leads to more equitable policies.It requires active efforts to involve marginalized communities.Independent judiciaries are crucial because they can check the other branches and enforce laws against corruption.But judicial appointments can be politicized, which undermines their independence.Finally, cultural shifts towards valuing integrity over power might help reduce corruption. But changing a culture is slow and difficult, especially in large, diverse societies.Putting all these thoughts together, it seems like reforming democracy requires a multi-faceted approach addressing both structural issues and cultural factors. It's not just about tweaking one part but making comprehensive changes that promote competence, transparency, and accountability while ensuring representation and reducing corruption.</think> Reforming democracy to enhance decision-making efficiency, competence, and reduce corruption involves a multifaceted approach that addresses both structural and cultural aspects of governance. Here is an organized strategy based on the thought process:### Structural Reforms 1. **Streamline Decision-Making Processes:** - Reduce bureaucratic layers and adopt more agile legislative processes to accelerate decision-making without compromising thorough consideration.2. **Campaign Finance Reform:** - Implement strict regulations on campaign contributions and promote public financing of elections to diminish the influence of money in politics.3. **Proportional Representation:** - Introduce proportional representation systems to ensure diverse representation, which can lead to more inclusive and efficient governance.4. **Term Limits:** - Enact term limits for elected officials to prevent entrenchment, while ensuring mechanisms for knowledge retention and smooth transitions.5. **Independent Anti-Corruption Agencies:** - Establish independent bodies with strong investigative and prosecutorial powers to combat corruption effectively.### Enhancing Competence 1. **Expert Advisory Bodies:** - Integrate expert panels in decision-making processes to provide informed guidance on complex issues.2. **Civic Education:** - Improve education systems to foster informed voters through civic engagement and critical thinking skills.3. **Sortition (Citizen Juries):** - Experiment with sortition to involve diverse citizen perspectives, enhancing representativeness and reducing corruption risks.### Reducing Corruption 1. **Transparency Measures:** - Increase government transparency through open data initiatives, accessible meetings, and robust freedom of information laws.2. **Whistleblower Protection:** - Strengthen legal protections for whistleblowers to encourage the exposure of corruption without fear of retribution.3. **Judicial Independence:** - Ensure the judiciary is independent and impartial, free from political influence, to uphold rule of law and check executive power.### Voter Engagement and Participation 1. **Voting System Reforms:** - Adopt ranked-choice voting and proportional representation to ensure votes count more meaningfully and increase voter satisfaction.2. **Compulsory Voting:** - Consider mandatory voting with incentives for informed voting, potentially reducing apathy and increasing political engagement.3. **Participatory Budgeting:** - Involve citizens in budget decisions through digital platforms to foster transparency and accountability.### Technological Integration 1. **Digital Platforms:** - Utilize technology for participatory governance, enabling real-time public input on policies and fostering informed discussions.2. **Media Literacy Programs:** - Launch initiatives to combat misinformation, promoting a better-informed electorate capable of discerning credible sources.### Cultural Shifts 1. **Incentivizing Good Governance:** - Recognize and reward ethical leadership through awards or public acknowledgment to promote integrity in governance.2. **Cultural Values:** - Foster societal norms that prioritize transparency, accountability, and integrity, encouraging leaders to adhere to high ethical standards.### Conclusion Reforming democracy requires a comprehensive approach that combines structural changes with cultural shifts. By streamlining processes, enhancing competence through education and expertise, reducing corruption through transparency and independent oversight, and engaging citizens more effectively, democracies can become more responsive, efficient, and just. This multifaceted strategy aims to rebuild trust in governance and ensure decisions truly reflect the will of the people.

Victoria Stuart 🇨🇦 🏳️‍⚧️How to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-) | Merriam-Webster <a href="https://www.merriam-webster.com/grammar/em-dash-en-dash-how-to-use" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no">https://www.merriam-webster.com/grammar/em-dash-en-dash-how-to-use</a> <a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43497719" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43497719</a><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/grammar" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#grammar</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/writing" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#writing</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#literacy</a>

Tina @ Real Scientists DEBei vielen besteht <a class="hashtag" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23AI" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AI</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23Literacy" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Literacy</a> darin, KI-Tools eher intuitiv auszuprobieren. Die Tatsache, dass sich getraut wird, ein KI-Tool einfach anzuwenden, ist bereits ein erster großer Schritt in die richtige Richtung. Dabei sollte es aber nicht bleiben. Worauf kommt es jetzt eurer Meinung nach an?

Children's Book ProjectOur Hero of the Week: amazing local author <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/janaybrownwood" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#janaybrownwood</a> read to 1st graders from Malcolm X Academy at our most recent <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/Storytime" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Storytime</a>! Each student got their own signed copy of one of her books, courtesy of <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/charlesbridgepublishing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#charlesbridgepublishing</a> and <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/penguinkids" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#penguinkids</a>Thank you, JaNay, for sharing your time and beautiful words with the children who need more books of their own—for keeps!Learn more about our mission at <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/ChildrensBookProject" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ChildrensBookProject</a>. Check out the link in bio to Give Books, Get Books, Volunteer, and Donate!<a href="https://sfba.social/tags/ChildrensBookProjectSF" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ChildrensBookProjectSF</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/NorCalNonProfit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NorCalNonProfit</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/GiveBooks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GiveBooks</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/KidsBooks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#KidsBooks</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/BooksForKeeps" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BooksForKeeps</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/Literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Literacy</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/GreatNonProfit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GreatNonProfit</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/Donate" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Donate</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/BookReview" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BookReview</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/LovetoRead" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LovetoRead</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/WeNeedDiverseBooks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WeNeedDiverseBooks</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/BooksSaveLives" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BooksSaveLives</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/DiverseBks4All" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DiverseBks4All</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/NationalBookAccessAssociation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NationalBookAccessAssociation</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/Bookstagram" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Bookstagram</a>

N-gated Hacker News🍌 Kerala's secret to <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/prosperity" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#prosperity</a> isn't magic, it's just basic <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#literacy</a> and <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/healthcare" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#healthcare</a>. Who knew investing in humans could work? 🤔 Meanwhile, the rest of the world is still trying to figure out why money in Swiss bank accounts doesn't bring happiness. 🤑 <a href="https://aeon.co/essays/how-did-kerala-go-from-poor-to-prosperous-among-indias-states" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no">https://aeon.co/essays/how-did-kerala-go-from-poor-to-prosperous-among-indias-states</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Kerala" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#Kerala</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/InvestingInHumans" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#InvestingInHumans</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SwissBankAccounts" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#SwissBankAccounts</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/HackerNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#HackerNews</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ngated" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#ngated</a>

Insider UA(4) А що робити, якщо потрібно купити квартиру чи авто? Власний досвід – назбирати кошти й тоді купувати. Або ж чітко знати, що ви будете спроможні віддати кредит з огляду на ваші доходи.Як у вас з цим?<a href="https://social.kyiv.dcomm.net.ua/tags/finance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#finance</a> <a href="https://social.kyiv.dcomm.net.ua/tags/credit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#credit</a> <a href="https://social.kyiv.dcomm.net.ua/tags/literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#literacy</a> <a href="https://social.kyiv.dcomm.net.ua/tags/debt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#debt</a>

The Conversation U.S.Mississippi, once ranked 49th in <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#education</a> test scores, is now among the top 20 for 4th grade reading. The state's <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#literacy</a> reforms offer a model for closing early literacy gaps nationwide. An education policy scholar explains: <a href="https://buff.ly/mzbgZ5X" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://buff.ly/mzbgZ5X</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/Edstadon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Edstadon</a>

Of Bookish Things<a href="https://mastodon.social/@VeroniqueB99" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@VeroniqueB99</a> I recently read about how over half of the American population is at Level 1 Literacy (Grade 6 or lower). Together with how low the population is in some States, Trump and American political outcomes makes lots of sense in a dark <a href="https://c.im/tags/Absurdist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Absurdist</a> way.😖 As a retired Canadian teacher (English, Developmental Literacy, Media Literacy, & Special Ed), I am struck with pity, despair, and anger. <a href="https://c.im/tags/America" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#America</a> is being barely held together with spit and baling wire. Just how is it still standing? :bd25: <a href="https://c.im/tags/Literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Literacy</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/LiteracyLevels" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LiteracyLevels</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/LiteracyRates" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LiteracyRates</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/LiteracyMatters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LiteracyMatters</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/AmericanLiteracy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AmericanLiteracy</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Reading" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Reading</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/ReadingLevels" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ReadingLevels</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/AmericanPolitics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AmericanPolitics</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/AmericanPopulation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AmericanPopulation</a><a href="https://www.apmresearchlab.org/10x-adult-literacy" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.apmresearchlab.org/10x-adult-literacy</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuaL9yM6xak" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuaL9yM6xak</a>

Waywords Studio"T𝐡e L𝐢b𝐫a𝐫y i𝐬 𝐚 𝐁a𝐭t𝐥e𝐠r𝐨u𝐧d," E𝐫i𝐤 𝐑u𝐢n, 𝟐0𝟐3. Justseeds.org<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/library" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#library</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/righttoread" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#righttoread</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/books" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/reading" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#reading</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#education</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#literacy</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/criticalliteracy" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#criticalliteracy</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/democracy" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#democracy</a>

Children's Book ProjectAll of our beautiful new and like-new children's books are donated by our awesome community of supporters, and we're always looking for Bay Area bookstores, cafes, and other businesses to host our <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/BookDrop" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BookDrop</a> donation stands. If you know a great spot for a <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/BookDrop" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BookDrop</a>, check the link in bio for details!Learn more about our mission at <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/ChildrensBookProject" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ChildrensBookProject</a>. Check out the link in bio to Give Books, Get Books, Volunteer, and Donate!<a href="https://sfba.social/tags/ChildrensBookProjectSF" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ChildrensBookProjectSF</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/NorCalNonProfit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NorCalNonProfit</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/GiveBooks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GiveBooks</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/KidsBooks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#KidsBooks</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/BooksForKeeps" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BooksForKeeps</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/Literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Literacy</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/GreatNonProfit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GreatNonProfit</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/Donate" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Donate</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/BookReview" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BookReview</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/LovetoRead" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LovetoRead</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/WeNeedDiverseBooks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WeNeedDiverseBooks</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/BooksSaveLives" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BooksSaveLives</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/DiverseBks4All" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DiverseBks4All</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/NationalBookAccessAssociation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NationalBookAccessAssociation</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/Bookstagram" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Bookstagram</a>

JGWant to <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/resist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#resist</a> ? Teach someone to read. <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Literacy</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Libraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Libraries</a>

Children's Book ProjectWe’re welcoming springtime with the lively picture book “On Our Way! What a Day!” by award-winning author Dr. JaNay Brown-Wood and illustrator Tamisha Anthony.Follow six siblings on their way to grandma's birthday party, as they each try to find the perfect gift and discover the big impact a thoughtful gift can have, no matter how small it might be!Learn more about what we do at <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/ChildrensBookProject" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ChildrensBookProject</a>. Check out the link in bio to Give Books, Get Books, Volunteer, and Donate, and see the review of this book and more on our website Reviews page!<a href="https://sfba.social/tags/ChildrensBookProjectSF" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ChildrensBookProjectSF</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/NorCalNonProfit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NorCalNonProfit</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/GiveBooks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GiveBooks</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/KidsBooks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#KidsBooks</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/BooksForKeeps" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BooksForKeeps</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/Bookstagram" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Bookstagram</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/Literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Literacy</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/GreatNonProfit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GreatNonProfit</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/Donate" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Donate</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/BookReview" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BookReview</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/LovetoRead" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LovetoRead</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/WeNeedDiverseBooks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WeNeedDiverseBooks</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/BooksSaveLives" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BooksSaveLives</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/DiverseBks4All" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DiverseBks4All</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/NationalBookAccessAssociation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NationalBookAccessAssociation</a>

Ma Quest :ablobjam:Sign up for the LEAF (Literacy and Food Education) community growing initiatives newsletter. <a href="https://libraryleaf.ie/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://libraryleaf.ie/</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Libraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Libraries</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Gardening</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Growing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Growing</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Seeds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Seeds</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Education</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Literacy</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/FreeSeeds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#FreeSeeds</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Ireland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Ireland</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SolarPunkSunday</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Community" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Community</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Climate" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Climate</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Sustainability" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Sustainability</a>

Ma Quest :ablobjam:Grow It Yourself (GIY), "providing resources to help people grow their own food at home, at school and in the community.." <a href="https://giy.ie/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://giy.ie/</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SolarPunkSunday</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Gardening</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Growing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Growing</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Seeds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Seeds</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Education</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Literacy</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/FreeSeeds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#FreeSeeds</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Ireland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Ireland</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Community" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Community</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Climate" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Climate</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Sustainability" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Sustainability</a>

Kathy Brysonagain trying not to go political, but the sheer pettiness here !<a href="https://apnews.com/article/canada-america-library-vermont-quebec-7c4851c705d18e0cc891c3ce085e15e4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no">https://apnews.com/article/canada-america-library-vermont-quebec-7c4851c705d18e0cc891c3ce085e15e4</a><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/library" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#library</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/reading" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#reading</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/books" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/communities" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#communities</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#literacy</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/equalopportunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#equalopportunity</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/resist" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#resist</a>!

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