Discussion and Development 2020 2: As we begin, so shall we go, by Darryl Toerien
18 March 2020 Share
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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