Discussion and Development 2020 2: As we begin, so shall we go, by Darryl Toerien
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Guest post by Darryl Toerien
"As we begin, so shall we go" is our latest Discussion and Development blog, guest written by Darryl Toerien.
School libraries are facing a catastrophic future, and we do not have a Greta Thunberg to galvanise us into thoughtful and coherent action. Download the full article [PDF].
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