Author Archives

• Everybody Loves a “Thank You” – Some ESSA Love!

  By Jay Bansbach on 05/12/2016 • ( 0 )

  When our library delegation (made up of all kind of librarians) met with staffers representing Senators Mikulski (D, MD) and Cardin (D, MD) in Washington DC last week for National Library Legislative Day, I made a point of thanking them… Read More ›

• “If you’re not at the table, you’re probably on the menu.” ~Unknown

  By Jay Bansbach on 04/27/2016 • ( 0 )

  Author: Len Bryan, School Program Coordinator, Texas State Library and Archives Commission School librarians and those of us who support them must take full advantage of a tremendous opportunity with the recent passing of federal legislation that reauthorizes ESEA (the… Read More ›

• ESSA – It Takes a Village!

  By Jay Bansbach on 04/26/2016 • ( 0 )

  With the recent passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the opportunity and need for school librarian and state school library organization engagement in the implementation process has never been more important. As states and districts work to develop… Read More ›

• School Libraries, Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and Title I – What Should We Ask?

  By Jay Bansbach on 02/10/2016 • ( 0 )

  

  Designed to equalize educational opportunities and resources for disadvantaged children, Title I has been in existence since the inception of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) enacted in 1965 to address the “War on Poverty.” Most recently ESEA came… Read More ›

• Keep school libraries in the ESEA re-authorization!

  By Jay Bansbach on 11/11/2015 • ( 0 )

  With the recent backdrop of big education groups such as the American Federation of Teachers, the National Education Association, the American Association of School Administrators, the Association of School Business Officials International, the National Association of Elementary School Principals, the… Read More ›

• Why School Librarians Need to Care about the Reauthorization of ESEA

  By Jay Bansbach on 03/03/2015 • ( 1 )

  

  We all recognize the importance of well-stocked school libraries with the latest technology and resources for our students led by state-certified school librarians and the positive impact they have on teaching and learning. Years of research studies continue to make… Read More ›