Do you have a Twitter account for yourself or your school library media program? Have you ever participated in a Twitter chat? Leading and participating in a Twitter chat can be great professional development. Here are some school librarian Twitter chats… Read More ›
There are so many ways to have fun and promote your school library during the month of March! Learning will also take place, while the fun is happening. Here are a few of the ideas for March. If you have… Read More ›
In his book, Guiding School Improvement with Action Research, Richard Sagor defines “action research” as a disciplined process of inquiry conducted by and for those taking the action. The primary reason for engaging in action research is to assist the “actor”… Read More ›
National Library Legislative Day is scheduled for May 4 and 5, 2015, in Washington, D.C. Joining a group of librarians to speak with representatives from your state is a great opportunity to advocate for support for all types of libraries…. Read More ›
Often the principal in the building is referred to as the instructional leader; however, as my colleague over at the Tempered Radical recently posted, that’s not always the case, nor is it necessary, when there are many other educators in… Read More ›
It is important to belong to our professional organizations. We support the American Association of School Librarians and the American Library Association and we gain much through our membership: toolkits for advocacy, shared knowledge, networking, information on trends and topics… Read More ›
Many of us make resolutions and set goals for the new year for our personal lives, and the beginning of a new calendar year is a great time to assess our professional goals. In an educational setting, we tend to… Read More ›
According to a Forbes.com article, Successful leaders always provide feedback and they welcome reciprocal feedback by creating trustworthy relationships with their colleagues. How often do we solicit feedback from our students, staff, parents and administration? We certainly receive yearly evaluations… Read More ›
During the month of November and especially on Thanksgiving, many folks participated in days of thankfulness or mealtime rituals, naming those people, institutions, and ideals for which they were grateful. As a school librarian and a teacher leader, I’m thankful for my… Read More ›
During the 2002-03 school year, I realized that I was frustrated with some of the instruction or lack of instruction and the lack of challenging lessons that I was witnessing with our academically and intellectually gifted students. Gifted students were… Read More ›