The Senate made great strides this week to ensure needed reform to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). After much debate and across the aisle discussion, yesterday the Senate overwhelmingly passed S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act, by… Read More ›
ESSA Updates
Share a Tweet for School Library Funding!
The Senate HELP Committee will begin voting on the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 14 at 10:00 a.m. School libraries are NOT included in that bill! An amendment is needed to include them. Senator Whitehouse (D-RI)… Read More ›
Make Some Noise for School Library Funding
This Thursday, the American Library Association is joining a social media push in support of dedicated funding for school libraries through Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and the Strengthening Kids’ Interest in Learning and Libraries Act (SKILLS) Act, which would… Read More ›
AASL’s ESEA Advocacy Efforts Being Heard
AASL’s advocacy efforts to include school library provisions in ESEA reauthorization are being heard, as evidenced by the following articles. Education Businesses, Associations Want School Library Funding Increased By Michele Molnar on March 20, 2015 7:37 AM A coalition of… Read More ›
Why School Librarians Need to Care about the Reauthorization of ESEA
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 ›
School library legislation is heating up!
We’re experiencing record cold in D.C., but the ALA Washington Office is busy meeting with Senate staffers trying to promote school libraries. Both U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Chairman Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and U.S…. Read More ›