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<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;padding:0in"><i><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#2F5496">Please pardon the cross-posting.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;padding:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#2F5496">Hi Folks,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;padding:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#2F5496">My colleague and I received a request to share the survey below, which is about the impact of the U.S.’s sociopolitical climate on current literacy practices.
Educators who teach literacy in some capacity and youth librarians are asked to consider taking the survey. I sought clarification about what the researchers means by “youth librarian,” and this is the response: “We use the term ‘Youth Librarian’ so we are
able to catch any librarian that works with K-12 youth whether at a school or public library. [As for school library staff:] We are interested in their responses whether they are certified or not.” Please share this information with relevant audiences. The
survey closes on Friday, 2/23. <br>
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Cheers,<br>
Jen<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222">Dear K-12 Educators and Youth Librarians,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222">We are doctoral students at Oakland University working under the direction of Dr. Tanya Christ, a professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning.
</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> We are conducting a research study to discover the impact of the United States’ sociopolitical climate on current literacy practices.<i><span style="color:red"><o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">We are recruiting current K-12 educators who teach literacy in some capacity (e.g., K-5 elementary teachers, grade 6-12 teachers including ELA and other content area teachers, reading specialists, literacy interventionists,
etc.) or youth librarians to complete an online survey about whether/how the sociopolitical context in the U.S. is affecting their professional practices.<i><span style="color:red">
</span></i>The survey will take approximately 20 minutes.<i><span style="color:red"><o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Your participation in this study is voluntary.
<i><span style="color:red"><o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:12.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222">The research will take place online, so you may access the survey anywhere and using any device you choose.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:12.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222">If you have any questions about the research, please contact Dr. Christ via email at
</span><span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:christ@oakland.edu"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1155CC">christ@oakland.edu</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:12.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222">To participate in the survey, please click the link below:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:12.0pt;background:white"><span style="color:black"><a href="https://oakland.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_djvbpxhvu5jGOX4"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1155CC;background:white;mso-highlight:white">https://oakland.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_djvbpxhvu5jGOX4</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#32363A;background:white;mso-highlight:white"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#32363A;background:white;mso-highlight:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Dr. Tanya Christ<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Danielle Alexander<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Nathan Heim<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Yujie Mao<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Jennifer Ostheimer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Mary Patillo-Dunn<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Kim Stein<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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School Library Consultant, State Library of Oregon<br>
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