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						<p>Pennsylvania School Libraries are featured in the July issue of the PSEA VOICE!&nbsp;</p>
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						<p>Many thanks to PA State Rep. Thomas Murt for his excellent article: <em>Libraries Remain a Cornerstone of Schools</em>.&nbsp;</p>
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						<p>Op-Ed article:<em>School Librarians Have a Profound Impact on Students&rsquo; Futures </em>by Cathi Fuhrman.</p>
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						<p>Op-Ed article about the importance of school libraries by PSLA President, Allison Burrell.</p>
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						<p>Allentown Morning Call: School librarians are even more important in a digital world.- Nov. 7, 2016</p>
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