Re: [LM_NET] book purchase dilemma

[Marie Ferner <mhferner@GMAIL.COM>]

Sorry to send this to the list, but I tried to email you John with the
"comments" you requested, but your email is set to reject all except
those you pre-approved. It will be hard for people to send you replies
unless you turn off the restrictions.
Marie

On 6/26/07, John Wolfgang <wolfgang@teleport.com> wrote:
> I need some advice regarding book purchases that I am considering.
> My teachers (K-5) will have a new reading adoption this year which will be core 
>reading curriculum for the next 6 years (Houghton Mifflin).  HM supplies a 
>bibliography of picture books
> that relate to the units to be taught and I am thrilled that my staff not
> only wants me to add these books to our collection, but I am confident they
> will use them.  However, many of the books have an older copyright date than
> most of the books I would normally consider for purchase.  I think it will set
> my collection age back a bit, but I am OK about that if the books are utilized.
> (I won $500 to spend as I wish, so that's a bonus-I'm not using my regular 
>budget).
>
> My question is this:  is this addition to my collection good practice?
>
> I have noticed in most bibliographies that accompany texts, handbooks, etc.
> that they often refer to older books to help supplement the teaching.  I think
> that the editors/contributors can't keep up with the current market and often
> rely on "time tested" oldies.  I'm not
> wanting to buy older books, but....if they serve a specific purpose in supporting
> the curriculum, then I feel like I ought to do it.
>
> Any comments are appreciated.
>
> John Wolfgang, LMS
> Gilbert  Heights School (K-5)
> David Douglas School District
> Portland, Oregon
> wolfgang@teleport.com
>
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State Road Elementary School
Webster, NY
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