Equity, diversity, and inclusion (commonly shortened to EDI) is a term that has become common in our institutional language around race and racism. In schools, EDI most often refers to the demographics of the student and employee body, the need… Read More ›
Collection development is one of my favorite parts of being a librarian. Each year I place two large book orders, stocking up on the newest releases of every genre. When the shipments are delivered, it’s like I won the lottery…. Read More ›
Are you looking for collaborative lesson ideas that inspire learners to work together to solve problems? Find inspiration with the AASL Standards Framework for Learners and compelling picture books. The Collaborate Shared Foundation guides learners to “Work effectively with others… Read More ›
Recently, the Michigan Association for Media in Education (MAME) released the 2020 MISelf in Books List. MAME is an affiliate of AASL and works with librarians across the state of Michigan. The MISelf in Books List is an annual list… Read More ›
“The world needs your voice.” ~Peter H. Reynolds, Say Something With the constant noise that technology and other means of communication bring to our lives in this era of modern communication, it seems we are in an endless competition to… Read More ›
Merriam-Webster offers a twofold definition of the word “resilience”: 1: the capability of a strained body to recover its size and shape after deformation caused especially by compressive stress; 2: an ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune… Read More ›
One of the things I do before I finish working each day is make a to-do list for the next day and update my long-range to-do items. It gives me direction in the morning with the most pressing tasks to… Read More ›
I am always looking for a way to connect with classrooms and support teachers. As I was going through the curriculum goals for third grade I saw one that sparked my interest. “How communities change over time” could combine so… Read More ›
The 2021 ALA/AASL election season is almost here! This year, AASL continues its “Meet the Candidates” series on the KQ website. The association has invited each candidate to use this space to introduce themselves with a short video and a blog post… Read More ›
The past year of the COVID pandemic crisis has highlighted how essential school librarians are in making connections with resources and curriculum and collaborating with learners, fellow educators, and the community. Join me to take a deeper dive into the… Read More ›
The 2021 ALA/AASL election season is almost here! This year, AASL continues its “Meet the Candidates” series on the KQ website. The association has invited each candidate to use this space to introduce themselves with a short video and a blog post… Read More ›
March Is National Reading Month! March is always a fun-filled month of activities to celebrate reading with learners and their families. The National Education Association’s “Read Across America” initiative has always been a big part of this celebration. National Read… Read More ›
The 2021 ALA/AASL election season is almost here! This year, AASL continues its “Meet the Candidates” series on the KQ website. The association has invited each candidate to use this space to introduce themselves with a short video and a blog post… Read More ›
Google Forms is a great tool to utilize with students and staff; you can gather data, receive immediate feedback, and assess student learning. When creating a Google Form, you can set up notifications so that you receive an e-mail when… Read More ›