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At a glance headlines: May 15, 2014

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A World Cup literacy resource, a new school library best practice guide and the most inspiring science books are among SecEd's rather literary 'At a glance' headlines for May 15.

A free World Cup 2014 toolkit aimed at engaged boys with literacy and reading work has been published for schools. The National Literacy Trust has worked with children’s author Tom Palmer on the resource, which features ideas, activities, resources and posters. During the World Cup, the National Literacy Trust will publish an original children’s story in 26 episodes. Each chapter will be 700 words long and published at 8am every weekday from June 11 to July 14 so that schools can use them during the day. Schools can register their interest in the World Cup 2014 resources online. Visit: www.literacytrust.org.uk/schools_teaching/world_cup_2014

The third edition of the CILIP Guidelines for Secondary School Libraries has been published. The guide from the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals advocates better training for teachers in information skills, the value of professional school library staff, and the role of the school library within curriculum development. The book includes best practice, technological developments and context-specific ideas. The book costs £44.95. Visit: www.facetpublishing.co.uk/title.php?id=9696

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