AASL Standards survey open November 6-20 Has it really been six years already? Six years since we first cracked the spines of our National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries? My, how time flies! In the… Read More ›
AASL has launched new research into the content and materials of the “National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries.” A set of online surveys for school library professionals, collaborators, and AASL Chapters is open from November… Read More ›
Hello My School Library Friends! First, you are invited to two upcoming events: AASL Town Hall: Conference Connections – Takeaways from AASL 2023 Wednesday November 1st 6:00-7:00 PM CST Town Hall: https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k1CY_tszTnWPNO0sdGyaEA AASL Webinar | Building Relationships Locally Wednesday November… Read More ›
Other Duties As Assigned – Independent school world can be a challenge. The paradox of being in “business,” where students pay tuition to attend, is juxtaposed with being an altruistic educator wanting to make a difference and change the world. Unlike… Read More ›
One piece of advice that I give to my school library graduate students and anyone who is taking on a new school librarian role is that in our profession, we need to remember that it is a marathon, not a… Read More ›
My high school added an instructional coach position this past school year. An instructional coach is a supporting role for teachers – guiding teachers through the coaching cycle or model. Click here to view the Future Ready Instructional Coach Framework. The… Read More ›
Unexpected Insight I was fortunate enough to attend the Texas Library Association’s 2023 Conference this past April. Truly, it was incredible from the moment I walked in the door. Every moment of the event reminded me how powerful librarians are,… Read More ›
I’m very proud of AASL’s work on the reintroduction of The Right to Read Act by Senator Reed and Representative Grijalva and the endorsement of the bills by ALA, AASL,the National Education Association (NEA), American Federation of Teachers (AFT), National… Read More ›
From AASL’s collaborative work with ALA and AASL partners to new AASL publications to AASL Committee, Section, and Chapter Assembly work to AASL Leadership State Chapter visits to preparing for the 2023 AASL National Conference and to the reintroduction of… Read More ›
Monday, April 24 was “Right to Read Day”- the first day of National Library Week and a national day of action to defend, protest, and celebrate the right to read in the United States. The issues of having access to… Read More ›