I recently conducted an ESSA workshop in State College for the Pennsylvania School Library Association, and I was very excited to spend the afternoon collaborating and brainstorming with an amazing group of librarians and academics. The workshop focused on developing… Read More ›
ESSA Updates
Utah, Washington and Minnesota School Librarians Ready for ESSA State Planning
Three additional states have added their voice to the call for school librarian participation in the development of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) state implementation plans. School librarians and educational stakeholders in Utah, Washington, and Minnesota attended workshops on… Read More ›
School Librarians in Missouri, Hawaii and Alabama Prepared for ESSA State Planning
School librarians in three additional states are prepared and eager to participate in the development of their Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) state implementation plans. Along with other educational stakeholders, school librarians in Missouri, Hawaii and Alabama attended workshops on… Read More ›
ESSA Workshops Right on Time for Pennsylvania and Connecticut School Librarians
On Oct. 25, school librarians and educational stakeholders in Pennsylvania and Connecticut attended workshops dedicated to unpacking the provisions for school libraries in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The workshops focused on highlighting opportunities within ESSA language for school… Read More ›
Connecting ESSA to School Libraries: MA Workshop
On Saturday, Sept. 17, school librarians and library department coordinators from around the state of Massachusetts gathered at Sharon High School for “Connecting ESSA to School Libraries,” hosted by the Massachusetts School Library Association. Dr. John Marcus, Superintendent of Administration… Read More ›
Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina Add Their Voice to ESSA State Planning
Three additional states have added their voice to the call for school librarian participation in the development of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) state implementation plans. More than 150 school librarians and educational stakeholders in Florida, North Carolina and South… Read More ›
Call to Action – Funding for Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants (ESSA)
What is the call to action? Ask US Senators to support full funding for the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants (SSAEG). Why do we need this call to action? The Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants (SSAEG) program, included… Read More ›
California and Vermont School Librarians Ensure Their Role in State ESSA Plans
On Oct. 8, more than 85 school librarians and educational stakeholders in California and Vermont attended workshops dedicated to unpacking the provisions for school libraries in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The workshops focused on highlighting opportunities within ESSA… Read More ›
AASL President to Help Ensure Critical Role of School Librarians Included in Virginia ESSA State Plan
On Friday, Oct. 21, school librarians and education partners from across the state will gather in Norfolk to prepare themselves to be active participants in Virginia’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) implementation. The workshop will start a discussion on how… Read More ›
AASL on the Road for You!
As the ink was drying on President Obama’s signature on the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) last December, AASL was moving into action! President Leslie Preddy appointed working groups to develop the AASL Vision for Implementing ESSA and to write… Read More ›