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I haven't read a Xanth novel in 27 years, but according to the latest NLS catalog the new one has a character who is a "girl in a boy's body" and I'm wondering exactly how bad it could be. I'm assuming the answer is "wretchedly atrocious."

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Architekturmuseum Wroclaw, PL Barbican Centre, London, GB Bard Graduate Center New York, US Berlinische Galerie Berlin, DE Berner Design Stiftung Bröhan–Museum, Berlin, DE Buchheim Museum Bernried, DE Bundeskunsthalle Bonn, DE Caixa Forum, Madrid, ES Centre d’innovation et de design au Grand-Hornu, Hornu, BE Centre Pompidou Metz, FR Cité internationale de la tapisserie Aubusson, FR CIVA, Bruxelles, BE Designmuseum Danmark, Kopenhagen, DK Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco, US Fondazione Nicola Trussardi Milano, IT Hamburger Bahnhof Berlin, DE Henie Onstad Kunstsenter, NO Henry Moore Institute, Leeds, UK Hong Kong Design Institute Gallery, HK Hortamuseum Brüssel, BE Kaiser Wilhelm Museum, DE Kunst Haus Wien, AT Kunstforum Wien, AU Kunsthalle Bielefeld, DE Kunsthaus Graz, AT Kunstmuseum Stuttgart, DE Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg, DE La Caixa, Barcelona, ES Landesmuseum für Kunst und Kulturgeschichte Oldenburg, DE Landesmuseum Mainz, DE Leopold Museum Wien, AT Lieu du Design, Paris, FR Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Humlebaek, DK MART – Museo di Arte Moderna e Contemporanea di Trento e Rovereto, IT Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt, DE McCord Museum, CA Meguro Museum of Art, Tokyo, JP MNAC Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya Barcelona, ES Modemuseum Provincie Antwerpen, BE Moderna Museet, Stockholm, SE MoMA Museum of Modern Art, New York, US Musée d’Art moderne de la Ville de Paris, FR Musée d’Art Moderne et d’Art Contemporain, Nizza, FR Musée d’Etat des Beaux-Arts Pouchkine, Moscou, RU Musée d’Orsay Paris, FR Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, FR Musée Picasso Paris, FR Musées royaux d’Art et d’Histoire, Brüssel, BE Museo del Vetro Venedig, IT Museo Nazionale Romano, IT Museo Picasso Málaga, ES Museu Picasso, Barcelona, ES Museum Abteiberg, Mönchengladbach, DE Museum für angewandte Kunst Frankfurt am Main, DE Museum für Angewandte Kunst, Wien, AT Museum für Kommunikation Berlin, DE Museum für Kommunikation Frankfurt am Main, DE Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg, DE Nationalgalerie Prag, CZ Neue Galerie New York, US Neues Museum Weimar, DE Nottingham Contemporary, GB Palacio de Aramburu, Tolosa, ES Palazzo Roverella, Rovigo, IT Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt, DE Schloss Wernigerode, DE Staatsgalerie Stuttgart, DE Städtische Galerie Karlsruhe, DE Stavanger Art Museum, NO Stedelijk Museum de Lakenhal, Leiden, NL Stiftung Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Düsseldorf, DE Tap Seac Gallery Macau, MO TextielMuseum Tilburg, NL Textilmuseet, Textile Fashion Center Boras, SE Victoria and Albert Museum London, GB Villa Bardini, IT Vitra Design Museum, Weil, DE

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https://www.march.es/es/madrid/conferencia/salones-galantes-i-cultura-conversacion

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la conversación, el eje civilizador.

Sinopsis

Benedetta Craveri ofrece en este libro, tan riguroso y sugerente como ameno y erudito, un periplo literario apasionante en el que da voz a figuras femeninas emblemáticas que hicieron posible una cultura basada en el poder de la palabra, germen de la sociedad civil moderna y de la opinión pública.

Antes de la Revolución de 1789, Francia conoció dos siglos convulsos. Este largo periodo de transformaciones tiene como hilo conductor el salón literario, donde la mujer es la figura central y la conversación, el eje civilizador.

El arte de la conversación, que en principio era un juego destinado al placer y a la distracción, se nutrió de la literatura para dar lugar a la introspección, a la historia, a la reflexión científica, filosófica y política. En ese ambiente estrictamente laico las mujeres de la época, carentes de derechos civiles y jurídicos, establecieron las reglas del juego: rechazaron las injerencias del poder en la vida privada para crear y fomentar así un espacio de libertad que se les negaba en el exterior.  

A través de anécdotas, de dichos memorables, de retratos, de descripciones de ambientes y lugares, la autora reconstruye un mundo en el que términos como sociabilidad, ingenio o gracia expresan un ideal de civilización que pretende plasmarse a través de la palabra, una palabra que Benedetta Craveri analiza y recrea de una manera magistral.

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Cubierta en alta resolución

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El programa de Manifesta 15 s'estructura mitjançant tres clústers que uneixen projectes al voltant de tres temes principals: “Imaginant futurs”, “Cuidar i ser cuidats” i “Equilibrant conflictes”.

Sant Cugat del Vallès: Monestir de Sant Cugat 

Clúster: Cuidar i ser cuidats

El Monestir de Sant Cugat és una abadia benedictina fundada el segle IX. Acabat al segle XIV, el monestir, un dels més importants de la regió, té elements gòtics, renaixentistes i barrocs. El Monestir de Sant Cugat està ubicat a la serra de Collserola. L’espiritualitat del monestir és un reflex del tema Cuidar i ser cuidats, que aborda la importància de cuidar-nos a nosaltres mateixos, els uns als altres i el medi natural.

El colectivo radio SLUMBER explorará actividades participativas para ayudar a las generaciones más jóvenes en cuanto a bienestar y atención plena.

En relación al tema de la curación y el cuidado, se pondrán en contacto con la diáspora asiática de la zona del Besòs. 

radio SLUMBER: Zoénie Liwen Deng (NL/CN), Elaine W. Ho (HK/EE.UU.), Clara Jo (EE.UU./DE/KR), Amy Suo Wu (AU/NL/CN) y Hui Ye (CN/AT)

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Ayesha Tan Jones, Into the Eartheart: Walk, conversation, exchange– The Understory of the Understory

[todaysamlearned]

Today I learned more about Sandra Boynton.

[cornyregans]

The Six Veronaville Tragedies -- RESOURCES

I added a read more because there’s a lot to cover.

The Sims Wiki

Individual pages for the deceased Sims

Cordelia Capp

Caliban Capp

Contessa Capp

Claudio Monty

Olivia Monty

Hero Monty

Capp Family

Juliette Capp (Memories | Relationships)

Hermia Capp (Memories)

Tybalt Capp (Memories)

Consort Capp (Memories)

Goneril Capp (Memories)

Miranda Capp (Memories)

Hal Capp (Memories)

Desdemona Capp (Memories)

Ariel Capp

Regan Capp (Memories)

Kent Capp (Memories)

Albany Capp (Memories)

Cornwall Capp (Memories)

Monty Family

Romeo Monty (Memories | Relationships)

Mercutio Monty (Memories | Relationships)

Antonio Monty (Memories | Relationships)

Benedick Monty (Memories | Relationships)

Beatrice Monty (Memories | Relationships)

Bianca Monty (Memories | Relationships)

Patrizio Monty (Memories | Relationships)

Isabella Monty (Memories | Relationships)

Locations

Veronaville (Neighborhood Errors)

Capp Manor

Monty Ranch

Empty Lots (111 Stratford Street | 95 Bard Boulevard)

Game Mechanics

Ghosts in TS2

Causes of Death in TS2 (Fire, Starvation, Old Age, Drowning)

Pregnancy (Stopping a Pregnancy in TS2)

Relationships in TS2

Romantic Social Interactions

Going Steady

Expansion Packs (NL | OFB)

Storytelling and Misc. Images

Cordelia, Caliban, and Family

Cordelia witnessing a fight between the patriarchs

A revived Olivia Monty

Early Veronaville Images (#65)

Misc. TS2 Information

Bella Goth

Reuniting the Goths

Shakespeare-Related Information

King Lear (Cordelia | Lear)

The Tempest (Caliban)

Twelfth Night (Olivia)

Much Ado About Nothing

Measure for Measure

Romeo & Juliet (Lady Capulet | Lady Montague)

Other Relevant Information

Hero and Leander Myth

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“Kock Fight Club,” an adaptation of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” produced at Bard in 2009, was staged entirely in the orchestra pit, under a giant video screen lowered over it like a lid that showed a mash-up of footage of Michel Foucault, Angela Davis, Cher and Eva Gabor.

Oh, and the audience were all dressed as chickens.

“My favorite memory of Daniel is him giving intense notes to his assistant while they were both dressed in chicken suits,” recalled Joanne Akalaitis, a close friend and mentor who ran the Bard theater program at the time.

Mr. Fish clarified that they were actually “chicken ponchos,” before turning serious...

...The student “Oklahoma!” became something of a legend among those who had seen it, including Mr. Lester, who in 2015 asked him to stage it again at Bard’s SummerScape Festival, with professional actors. (Mr. Fish also wanted live chickens; Mr. Lester said no. “Daniel can be very emphatic,” he recalled, with a chuckle. “We had words.”)

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Most glaring Trade Deadline needs for each contender

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Most glaring Trade Deadline needs for each contender

The Trade Deadline is three weeks from Friday, and while a handful of teams figure to be sellers during the coming weeks, more than two-thirds of the league is still within striking distance of a postseason berth.

What moves would help those teams make a run with an eye toward October? Some of the teams below might ultimately wind up selling off pieces by the end of the month, but as of Tuesday, each of these 21 clubs took the field within 7 1/2 games of a postseason spot.

Some teams have more than one hole to fill, but here’s a look at the most glaring need for each team as executives look to bolster their rosters for the second half.

Red Sox: First baseman Boston’s .663 OPS at first base ranks 12th in the AL, though Bobby Dalbec has 10 home runs in 226 at-bats. The Red Sox lineup is predominantly right-handed — Rafael Devers and Alex Verdugo are the only everyday lefties, while Marwin Gonzalez is a switch-hitter — so adding a left-handed bat would be preferable. Potential fit: C.J. Cron, Rockies

Rays: Starting pitcher It’s unclear when — or if — the Rays will get injured ace Tyler Glasnow back. (He’s optimistic he’ll return before the postseason, but it’s still too early to say.) In his absence, Tampa Bay hasn’t been able to replace his top-of-the-rotation production; entering Wednesday, the Rays only have two starters with an ERA+ better than league average: 41-year-old Rich Hill and soft-contact specialist Josh Fleming. Perhaps rookies Shane McClanahan or Luis Patiño will step forward to fill the void, or prospect Shane Baz or veteran Chris Archer will provide a late-season boost, but adding a frontline starter would help the Rays in their effort to overtake the Red Sox. Potential fit: Kyle Gibson, Rangers

Blue Jays: Relief pitcher Toronto’s acquisition of Adam Cimber was a start, but the Blue Jays — who also acquired Trevor Richards from the Brewers Tuesday in a deal for Rowdy Tellez — are in need of more relief help for the second half. The Jays have dealt with their share of injuries this season (then again, who hasn’t?), but in an ultra-competitive AL East, Toronto will need to bring in a relief arm or two (not to mention at least one starter) to take aim at the division title. Potential fit: Richard Rodríguez, Pirates

Yankees: Starting pitcher The Yankees’ roster doesn’t have many holes, though underperformance by players such as Gleyber Torres, DJ LeMahieu and Clint Frazier gives off a different impression. If those players can bounce back in the second half, the most glaring need is a starting pitcher to slot in behind Gerrit Cole and Corey Kluber, assuming the latter can return from the injured list and regain his early-season form. Potential fit: Tyler Anderson, Pirates

White Sox: Second baseman The biggest second-half acquisitions for the White Sox would be the return of Eloy Jiménez and Luis Robert, but Nick Madrigal’s season-ending injury left a gaping hole at second base that Chicago will likely address before the Trade Deadline. Given Madrigal’s age and control, a rental second baseman would be the logical move for the White Sox, who will also be in the market for bullpen help like nearly every other contender. Potential fit: Adam Frazier, Pirates

Indians: Outfielder Eddie Rosario’s abdominal injury was a big blow to the Cleveland lineup, taking away one of the club’s more productive hitters. The Indians’ outfield has a collective .713 OPS (10th in the AL), making a solid outfield bat a must-add for the second half. Cleveland could also use some starting pitching depth, even with Zach Plesac set to rejoin the rotation from the injured list. Potential fit: David Peralta, D-Backs

Astros: Relief pitcher Houston could get some relievers back from the injured list in the coming weeks (Joe Smith, Bryan Abreu, Josh James and perhaps Pedro Báez), but adding a dependable reliever to pair with Ryan Pressly would make Houston a strong favorite in the AL West. Potential fit: Taylor Rogers, Twins

Athletics: Relief pitcher Houston isn’t the only AL West contender in need of bullpen help. Oakland’s relief corps features just two dependable late-inning options (Yusmeiro Petit and Lou Trivino), though Sergio Romo has been better of late. Adding another high-leverage reliever would go a long way for the Athletics, who could also use another power bat such as Nelson Cruz. Potential fit: Daniel Bard, Rockies

Mariners: Outfielder/DH The surprising Mariners won’t be dealing away any of their prime young assets for short-term fixes, but GM Jerry Dipoto has always been willing to make a deal when the right one presents itself. Seattle could certainly use an arm or two in both the rotation and bullpen, but the lineup needs to be better if the Mariners plan to contend for a postseason spot. Adding an outfielder or a designated hitter on an expiring contract could help the cause without blocking the path for top prospects Jarred Kelenic and Julio Rodríguez in the long-term. Potential fit: Nelson Cruz, Twins

Angels: Starting pitcher The Angels have survived the absence of Mike Trout to this point, climbing back to the .500 mark as they seek their first postseason appearance since 2014. The rotation’s 5.26 ERA ranks 13th in the AL, so adding a starter (or two) would seem to be the obvious move for GM Perry Minasian if Los Angeles plans to be in the mix down the stretch. Potential fit: Danny Duffy, Royals

Mets: Starting pitcher The Mets’ offense has struggled for most of the season, but recent setbacks for both Carlos Carrasco and Noah Syndergaard have accentuated the need for New York to add a starter to slot in behind Jacob deGrom, Marcus Stroman and Taijuan Walker. The Mets have plenty of talent in the lineup; as long as Francisco Lindor can bounce back and Pete Alonso and Dominic Smith can continue their recent production, the offense should correct itself without any major acquisitions. Potential fit: José Berríos, Twins

Nationals: Starting pitcher Max Scherzer continues to do his thing at the age of 36, but the rest of the Washington rotation has been inconsistent all season. There is no timetable for Stephen Strasburg’s return, while Jon Lester looks like his best days are behind him. The NL East is still up for grabs, making the addition of a starter (or two) the clear direction for the Nationals if they want to contend. Potential fit: Jon Gray, Rockies

Braves: Impact bat That may sound vague, but the Braves have a couple of options depending on who they can acquire. In a perfect world, a left fielder would be the ideal candidate, but Atlanta could also add a third baseman and move Austin Riley to left field. Either way, the need for an additional offensive weapon is clear cut. Potential fit: Joey Gallo, Rangers

Phillies: Relief pitcher This feels like an annual thing for the Phillies, who have struggled to put together a solid bullpen for several years. Philadelphia could also use some back-of-the-rotation help, but the Phillies’ 4.78 bullpen ERA ranks 12th in the NL and shows no signs of getting better. Philly’s biggest problem? The team’s farm system ranked 23rd in MLB Pipeline’s preseason rankings, leaving a scarcity of quality prospects from which to deal. Potential fit: Ian Kennedy, Rangers

Brewers: Third baseman Luis Urías has held his own at the hot corner, but the Brewers could use an upgrade to bolster their lineup. Having already addressed first base (Rowdy Tellez) and shortstop (Willy Adames), Milwaukee is clearly trying to boost its offense to give its stellar pitching staff some run support. Potential fit: Eduardo Escobar, D-backs

Reds: Relief pitcher Following Tuesday’s walk-off loss to the Royals, the Reds’ 5.29 bullpen ERA ranked 14th out of 15 NL clubs, making the bullpen the obvious area of weakness in Cincinnati. Seven different relievers have earned at least one save this season, so adding a lockdown ninth-inning option would benefit the Reds, who have a stable of relievers with ERAs north of 5.00. Potential fit: Yimi García, Marlins

Cubs: Starting pitcher The Cubs’ lineup has struggled during the recent slide, but if Chicago is going to add, the rotation should be the top target. The rotation’s 4.58 ERA ranks 13th in the NL thanks to inconsistency from every starter not named Kyle Hendricks. Of course, the lengthy losing streak has dampened most hopes that the Cubs — who traded Yu Darvish this offseason — will become big buyers in the coming weeks. Potential fit: Matthew Boyd, Tigers

Cardinals: Relief pitcher The return of Jack Flaherty and Miles Mikolas from the injured list should remove the need to add a starter, but the Cardinals’ bullpen could certainly use some help. St. Louis will likely try to add another relief arm that manager Mike Shildt can trust in the late innings to go with Giovanny Gallegos, Alex Reyes and Génesis Cabrera. Potential fit: Kendall Graveman, Mariners

Giants: Starting pitcher Kevin Gausman and Anthony DeSclafani have been a solid 1-2 punch for the Giants, but the back end of the rotation has been impacted by injuries. Adding some rotation depth should be at the front of San Francisco’s list, as the Giants’ roster doesn’t have many other holes that need to be addressed. Potential fit: Danny Duffy, Royals

Dodgers: Starting pitcher The Dodgers were already in need of a starter before Trevor Bauer was placed on administrative leave, making it possible that Los Angeles will need to add two arms to the rotation this month. Julio Urías has already set a career high with 99 1/3 innings pitched, while Tony Gonsolin missed two months with a shoulder injury. Top pitching prospect Josiah Gray also missed two months, and there are questions as to whether he can make an impact in the Majors this season. Potential fit: J.A. Happ, Twins

Padres: Starting pitcher San Diego could use some bullpen help and an outfield bat, but the rotation is arguably the club’s biggest need given Dinelson Lamet’s health, Blake Snell’s inconsistency and Ryan Weathers’ potential workload limitations (he’s thrown 51 1/3 innings, more than half of his career-high 96 from 2019). Potential fit: Michael Pineda, Twins

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Don des langues

MdJ p235 - Divination

Niveau Bard 2, Ens/Mag 3, D_Héraut 3, Prê 4

Confère la capacité de comprendre tous langage des êtres intelligents, et parler l’un d’entre eux, pd 10 min/NLS

Incantation : 1 action simple

Portée : Contact

Composantes : VG, M/FD

M : une petite pyramide à degrés en argile, qui se brise au moment où l’incantation est prononcée.

Effet : 1 créature touchée

Durée : 10 minutes/NLS

JS : Volonté annule (inoffensif)

RM : non

Ce sort confère à la créature touchée la faculté de parler et de comprendre le langage de tous les êtres intelligents, qu’il s’agisse de langues raciales ou de dialectes régionaux. Le sujet ne peut bien évidemment parler qu’une seule langue à la fois, même s’il peut en comprendre plusieurs. Le sort ne lui permet pas de s’entretenir avec les créatures qui ne sont pas douées de parole. Il peut se faire comprendre partout où porte sa voix. Don des langues ne change en rien l’impression que les autres créatures peuvent avoir du personnage.

On peut user de permanence sur un sort de don des langues.

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Jurgen Klopp the best Fifa men’s coach 2020 shirt

Don Olson, BARD operations manager at NLS, said “BARD Express enables NLS patrons to more easily unzip the books they download from BARD. Gone are the days of having to carry out multiple file-management steps in order to place a book or magazine on an NLS cartridge or a USB drive.”   Saathoff, who donated the software, said, “For years, I watched my wife sometimes become a bit annoyed with her computer, and I know [most] software is designed without regard for people with disabilities.  My hope in developing this software was that it would allow more people to enjoy books while minimizing the time and frustration involved in accessing them.” Buy it here: Jurgen Klopp the best Fifa men’s coach 2020 shirt HOmePage: 2020 Kuteshirt Store

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💜⚾️🖤 Congrats to Sporting News NL Comeback Player of the Year Daniel Bard! After a hiatus of 2,646 days, he returned to the Major Leagues in 2020 and pitched well!

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DC Collaborative Zoom Chat Digest: Week of 4/13

Submitted by: Kelsey Schultz, DC Collaborative Programming and Collective Impact Intern; Clarissa Heartsfield, DC Collaborative, School Partnerships Manager April 17, 2020

Meeting Resources

Teaching Artists of the Mid-Atlantic

Books for the pre-K crowd: https://www.dclibrary.org/booksfrombirth, https://www.loc.gov/nls/braille-audio-reading-materials/bard-access/

Article on EverydayDC

Special Education Resources discussed in the 4/17/20 Equity Zoom Chat

DC Collaborative Distance Learning Resource Database

DC Collaborative Website

Virtual Convenings Archive, includes recordings of each session

Monday, 4/13/20: Arts Education Update from DCPS Arts and the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities

This Monday we started off the week strong with David and Mary’s updates on the DC Commission and DCPS. The DC Commission is going through Interim Reports for the General Operating Service Grants. It’s not too late to turn in your organizations reports! David also verified the information about the NEA grants and how 40% of the funds are being distributed to the states but you can still apply directly to the NEA if you have received funds from them after 2017.

Mary and her team are chugging along and now adding video content to their distance learning curriculum. They are also encouraging anyone with video content to contact Mary especially if you have any dance or theater learning content. DCPC is struggling with ensuring that kids have the proper art supplies and had put in a proposal for funds to do so but the supplies had ran out before they could get the proposal in.

The community participants had a lot of good suggestions and discussion around the possibility of bringing books more present into the curriculum. Some of our partners even provided some great resources you can check out today!

Books for the pre-K crowd:

https://www.dclibrary.org/booksfrombirth

https://www.loc.gov/nls/braille-audio-reading-materials/bard-access/

Article on EverydayDC: https://pulitzercenter.org/blog/fourth-annual-everyday-dc-exhibit-highlights-dc-middle-schoolers-narratives 

Tuesday, 4/14/2020: Tech Tuesday with Uncle Devin

Uncle Devin from The Uncle Devin Show joined us on Tuesday to give us a little insight into the benefits of technology and distance learning. Learning from trial and error, he gave us some equipment recommendations he’s found user friendly and efficient which are provided below. 

Some of the tips he gave include:

Don’t underestimate the power of the iPhone. Uncle Devin has shot most of his videos with an iPhone and with a little bit of editing can look professional. Also, when you are recording with an iPhone shoot horizontally versus vertically. You won’t look like you shot with a phone at all!

Some specific equipment tips: 

When buying equipment, you don’t need to get the super expensive stuff for good quality. Uncle Devin suggested a Focusrite Scarlett Solo Studio Pack (3rd Gen) which in total costs around $250 for a mic, and interface with two inputs, headphones, and an XLR cable. Add in a converter to plug it directly into your iPhone you have everything you need to get great sound quality from your iPhone video. 

Some software to boost your video:

Uncle Devin also suggested www.vyond.com to add some fun animation to your videos as well.

After such a successful session with Uncle Devin the group determined to go out and start some awesome tech projects and bring them back next Tuesday to show the group for feedback. Hence Tech Tuesdays! 

Wednesday, 4/15/2020: Teaching Artist Spotlight with Teaching Artists of Mid-Atlantic

To start our day dedicated to Teaching Artists we invited Tom Howell to show what he’s been up to with his Steam Punk Stories! He showed us some of his awesome women of science comic books along with giving some background on what inspired him to venture into the comic realm. 

Continuing the meeting we had Jennifer from Teaching Artists of Mid-Atlantic to come and give some insight into her organization and their mission. TAMA is a organization that connects and supports teaching artists through advocacy, networking events, webinars, and other various resources. From this meeting the DC Collaborative is in talks to partner with TAMA in order to create a direct connection from TAMA to public and charter schools in DC, bringing jobs to teaching artists and the staff needed to the schools. To take a look at TAMA’s website just click here and feel free to contact TAMA if you would like to reach out to chat or for more info at TAsMidAtlantic@gmail.com.  

Thursday, 4/16/2020: DC Collaborative Closed in Observance of DC Emancipation Day

Read more about DC Emancipation Day here.

Friday, 4/17/2020: Equity/ Access with the DC Association for Special Education

During this Zoom Chat, we spoke with Molly Whalen from the DC Association for Special Education and we continued our conversation about providing support to students with special needs. Teachers expressed a need for virtual field trips, as many of their students are kinesthetic and visual learners. These virtual field trips should be accessible and should include closed captioning, audio description, and ASL interpreters. The group also discussed methods for arts teachers to best work with students with disabilities via distance learning. 

A special education teacher discussed the importance of collaboration, using the student's IEP as a guideline, and creating one on one lessons for these students. When teaching online, dedicated aides can create a "breakout room" where they can work with their student one on one. Although there is a misconception, services such as teletherapy, Applied Behavior Analysis, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy can be done online in compliance with HIPPA. To support parents, the community suggested that parents have an open dialogue with their child's teacher, as instruction will look different from student to student. The group suggested creating a comfortable environment for distance learning and being willing to adjust regularly.  Lastly, the group talked about being kind to ourselves and each other and setting realistic expectations for what distance learning looks like in a pandemic. All resources can be found in the chat dialogue.Arts Educators and Students with IEP

Mr. Robinson, a long-time Key Communicator from J.O. Wilson Elementary shared a wonderful testimonial as he shared more about the DC Collaborative’s Arts and Humanities for Every Student Program and the daily virtual convenings that we are holding:

“I appreciate this meeting so much!  Our school does not have a line in the budget for Field Trips and we had major cuts in the budget which, of course, leaves our students with very limited resources.  The DC Collaborative field trips are very closely aligned with common core standards and it has been a positive experience for us. In the absence of a SPED curriculum, instructional planning requires special education teachers to think outside the box in order to make modifications and accommodations as needed to show meaningful student progress as expressed in SPED legality. DC Collaborative consistently provides choices that allow me to offer my students the learning experiences they desperately need by offering these wonderful Field Trips.”

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Pam Davenport and Marybeth Wise of NLS present an update of BARD and BARD Mobile users and the committees for the services #2019nlswesternsouthern #nls (at Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxLUYIZgFTQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=cngttuxe86yn

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Latest News: Crime Classics Series Debuts

Latest News: Crime Classics Series Debuts

Poisoned Pen Press, the mystery imprint of leading independent publisher Sourcebooks, worked closely with the National Library Service (NLS) for the Blind and Print Disabled at the Library of Congress to ensure a simultaneous print and braille release of “That Affair Next Door” by Anna Katharine Green, the debut title in the new Library of Congress Crime Classics series.

“The collaboration between Poisoned Pen Press, the Library of Congress’ Publishing Office and NLS led to a big win all around,” said National Library Service Director Karen Keninger. “The Library of Congress is committed to being a library for all people, and accessibility is a big part of that. This will allow our patrons to enjoy ‘That Affair Next Door,’ and future books in the Crime Classics series, much sooner than if we followed the usual route to producing them in braille and audio.”

On Tuesday, the electronic braille version of “That Affair Next Door” will be available on BARD, the NLS’s Braille and Audio Reading Download website. Hard copy braille and audio editions were also intended for simultaneous release but were delayed by work disruptions related to the coronavirus outbreak. A new release date has not been set.

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Published April 07, 2020 at 10:23AM Read more on https://loc.gov