It's quiet...........Even Daisy-the pitbull-is sleeping. Perfect time to sit and work. I have a story to write for the paper. State budget cuts, slashes to education, teachers pink-slipped, where do I even start. It's a little overwhelming. Ok, how about the library. I'll start with the Librarians or
what appears will be a possible future without them. Those pink slips............such a stupid color for a notification that is like a sock in the gut of the recipients. Some talk about losing their homes, but it's no less painful for those who aren't financially paralyzed by the pink slip. Others are just devastated, it almost seems like a betrayal for those who are so much a part of the community. They have watched the children grow and grow up. I'll approach this with the angle of how it will affect the children of this community. Librarians do so much more than just check out books. Children are required to produce their first research paper in fourth grade. At least one source must be something other than internet. The Librarian steers them toward the book they require-at their level. If it's not available, the Librarian knows where to find it. The closer a student is to college-research is a constant, study hall, study groups. The library has to be a constant as well. The school district has no back up plan. Parents need to rally. Ok, get to work.
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