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Ars Technica @arstechnica.com · 27/08/2025

AI advocates have warned that if every author in the class action filed a claim, it would "financially ruin" the entire industry.

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Authors celebrate “historic” settlement coming soon in Anthropic class action

Advocates fear such settlements will “financially ruin” the AI industry.

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Ali Lauer @alilauer.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

My amazing Library Practice students designed an effective display promoting Squid Game read-alikes.

Images from the tv show Squid Game tacked to the wall of a 3D display case, including a doll viewed from reverse and 2 squid game guards in front of a large tree. Sign says, “love squid game? Try these books about kids fighting to survive.” Copies of books visible: The Hunger games (in Spanish). The Maze Runner, Blazewrath Games, and Amari and the Great Game.

Images from the tv show Squid Game in the background of the display case: a doll viewed from reverse against a tree and 2 squid game guards. Books visible in foreground: Star Daughter, We set the dark on fire, Spin, Lightlark, and the Sunbearer Trials

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Ali Lauer @alilauer.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

We leafleted at our site this morning to support our community and give info about people’s rights. @utlanow.bsky.social

Grimly smiling person holding a red sign that says, “This classroom is a safe space for immigrants.”

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Ali Lauer @alilauer.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Commiseration and Celebration for my National Board Certification cohort at my school. We all had at least some good news to celebrate, and determination to persevere in the year ahead.

A luscious Chocolate cake in the foreground, with chocolate curls and two strawberries

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Ali Lauer @alilauer.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Participation in my library winter reading challenge was low last year. This year, I’m trying to make it super accessible and more student driven. Students pick between 1 to 13 activities to complete. If they complete even one, I consider that a success.

Handout features a photo of a stuffed polar bear in a winter scene. States the following: “Find Pablo the polar bear completing the winter reading challenge day in the library. Each day, Pablo is in a different spot working toward his reading challenge. Enter every day for a chance to win a Lego prize.”

Handout titled Winter Reading Challenge. Lists 13 activities students can choose from, including “Read in front of a real or digital fire,” “Read while enjoying a hot beverage,” “Read in your coziest pajamas,” “Read aloud to a friend, family member, pet, or stuffy,” “Read a book recommended by a friend, family member, teacher, or librarian,” “Read in a format you don’t usually choose,” “Read in a genre you don’t usual choose,” “Read a book set in the winter or holiday season,” “Read a book in a series.” At the bottom of page, students choose how many to set as their goal.

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Ali Lauer @alilauer.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Library book club win: Ss had such fun w/ my “White Elephant” activity. Books were wrapped, w/ only a blurb to guide their choices. A student chose one, unwraps to reveal, & picks the next person to choose. Books can be “stolen” once unwrapped up to 3x. Everyone was happy at the end. #EduSky

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Ali Lauer @alilauer.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Achieved my National Board Certification as a Library Media Specialist. ‘Twas a long journey, and I’m thankful to reach this milestone. #EduSky #Skybrarian #SchoolLibrarian #IAmAnNBCT #NBCTStrong @NBPTS

An image of fireworks. Underneath, the words, “Congratulations, you are a National Board Certified Teacher!”

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Ali Lauer @alilauer.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Optimist: The cup is half full. Pessimist: The cup is half empty. School librarian: This cup is perfect for dynamic shelving with several front-facing books!

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Ali Lauer @alilauer.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Paper airplane contest in the library today!

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Ali Lauer @alilauer.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Wins for the day: 1. Aviation History Month 2-part lesson: a participatory reading of Jack Knight’s Brave Flight in which students waved “puppets” of his obstacles at the relevant parts of the story, followed by paper-airplane making and throwing

Centered is the book, Jack Knight’s Brave Flight, surrounded by small signs on popsicle sticks: “Jack Knight’s injuries,” “no people support,” “dark, low visibility,” “snow,” “cold temperatures,” “low fuel,” “tiredness”

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Ali Lauer @alilauer.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

School librarians and educators (and everyone else): this is such a clarion call to action as well as offering some peace amidst the emotional tumult we face. Highly recommended to sit and reflect with this piece. www.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...

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Authoritarians like Trump love fear, defeatism, surrender. Do not give them what they want | Rebecca Solnit

We must lay up our supplies – of love, care, trust, community and resolve – so we may resist the storm

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Ali Lauer @alilauer.bsky.social · 16/08/2024

My library makers are fascinated with this character right now. Who is it? What’s it from? I know they told me, but my exhausted teacher brain couldn’t hold on to it. But it’s okay if IDK. Just keep supporting their builds w/ enthusiasm. ✅ (& asking them if I can post pics delights them)

A yellow triangle with a center eye with blue and white feet made from LEGO

A yellow triangle with a center eye with arms and legs made of LEGO

A student-made button featuring a yellow triangle with a center eye

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Ali Lauer @alilauer.bsky.social · 14/08/2024

6th graders on first visit to library: we can build LEGOs? Me: yep 6th graders: we can play these games? Me: yep 6th graders: you have manga? Me: sure do! 6th graders: how many books can I check out today? Me: how many can you fit in your backpack? 6th graders: *squeee* I LOVE THIS LIBRARY

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Ali Lauer @alilauer.bsky.social · 29/11/2023

Our Winter Reading Challenge is underway! Complete 5 or more activities by Jan 9! Game cards available in the library.

A flyer decorated with snow, snow people, and blue flowers. 11 reading activities are listed, one on each snow person.

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Ali Lauer @alilauer.bsky.social · 18/11/2023

This session was chockful of goodness! Ideas galore. Check it out.

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Ali Lauer @alilauer.bsky.social · 18/11/2023

Getting so much goodness out of Edcamp Cardigan already, and it's not even 8:00am! Thank you, @zbrarian.bsky.social @thenextgenlib.bsky.social @drtlovesbooks.bsky.social and Melissa Corey! Thank you, Kristina Holzweiss, for organizing! And what a hoot to see a shout-out to one of my resources!

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Ali Lauer @alilauer.bsky.social · 17/11/2023

Today I hosted the first-ever Cozy Reading Extravaganza. Will not be our last! (No videos on BlueSky???? I have the cutest video to show you.)

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Ali Lauer @alilauer.bsky.social · 19/08/2023

First LEGO Lunch of the year today in my school library. Theme: favorite part of your summer break. One kid built a bed. I felt that in my soul.

A student build Lego creation, a Mexican flag and a taco

A student built Lego creation: the beach

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Ali Lauer @alilauer.bsky.social · 05/08/2023

Here I am, Blue Sky! Ready to connect with educators, librarians, writers, readers, creatives, and other people doing and sharing!

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