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Laura Long is the school library media specialist at Highland School of Technology in Gastonia, NC, a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and her Masters of Library Science from East Carolina University. She is a Gaston County Schools' Delta Fellow, Pinnacle Technology Leader and member of the Pioneering Educators Team, as well as a National Board certified language arts teacher. Additionally, she is the President of the North Carolina School Library Media Association. She loves collaborating and helping her students connect with others around the world, so feel free to contact her via email or social media.
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Purposeful Instructional Technology and Formative Assessments in the Library
Spring has sprung! As we get ready to support our teachers and students with end-of-the year (or semester) review, encourage your teachers to use formative assessments. Powered by easy-to-use digital platforms, formative assessments enable your teachers and students to maximize… Read More ›
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Get Plugged In: State and National Opportunities Strengthen Our Profession
As president-elect of the North Carolina School Library Media Association (NCSLMA), I had the pleasure of traveling to Seattle to attend my first ALA Midwinter Meeting. The trip was a personal opportunity to get plugged in to the resources ALA… Read More ›
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New Year, New Semester, New Inspiration
New Year As I write this post on January 22, 2019, I am preparing to travel to my first ALA Midwinter Meeting in Seattle. Attending the Affiliate Assembly will allow me to see firsthand what it’s all about! I am looking… Read More ›
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The School Library, Makey Makey, and Learning
This month, when deciding what to blog about, I waited to start writing until after I finished a two-day collaboration with a visionary teacher at my high school using Makey Makey STEM kits. She is a creative, dynamic teacher, and… Read More ›
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Drop-In Professional Development in the School Library
Drop-In PD is Born School librarians know all too well how precious time is during the school day. With that in mind, I decided to get creative about offering professional development (PD) opportunities for the teachers here at Highland School… Read More ›
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Supporting Student Learning with Community Partners
Fostering Real-World Learning Experiences As school librarians we all wear so many hats. For me, one of those hats has been teaching video broadcasting to seniors at our high school. To say this was out of my comfort zone is… Read More ›
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Is a School-wide Research Model for You?
Recognizing the Need for a Research Model Fall is in the air and so is a new Research Road Map at Highland School of Technology in Gastonia, North Carolina. The journey to create a school-wide research model began during the… Read More ›
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New Student Orientation for the School Library
Reflecting on the Summer and Preparing for a New School Year It’s the time of year when we transition from summer schedules to back-to-school activities. As I plan my own new student orientation for the library, I am mindful of… Read More ›
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Summertime – Relaxation, Renewal, and Advocacy!
Summer is a time of relaxation and renewal. It is also a wonderful season to advocate for school libraries. Social media is a great way to highlight your school library or post about summer reading. Presenting at a conference at… Read More ›
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AASL Inspire Grants: Inspiring a Culture of Reading at Highland School of Technology
Inspiring students to be lifelong readers and learners is my passion, and as a recipient of both the AASL’s Inspire Collection Development Grant and the Inspire Special Event Grant, the students and teachers at Highland School of Technology in Gastonia,… Read More ›