I attended the Friday’s General Session “A Conversation with Administrators” during the AASL National Conference. What do administrators at all levels need and expect from their school librarians? How can administrators not only support but empower school librarians as leaders?… Read More ›
As a first-time attendee of an AASL National Conference, I was excited to attend the Welcome Home: AASL Welcoming Session yesterday! It was a great way to return to my first face-to-face conference. As someone who has always LOVED attending… Read More ›
A highlight of every AASL National Conference is getting the chance to meet authors, hear them discuss their work, and ask them questions. This year’s conference has sessions for every grade level and school library. Each of these sessions, which … Read More ›
I am a self-proclaimed work-a-holic. Or I used to be. I think inherently that most educators are. We work hard for our students. We work through local politics that influence our careers, our students, and our futures. We work. Almost… Read More ›
Utah librarians are excited to welcome AASL and librarians from across the country to our beautiful state! I know it will be hard to tear your eyes away from the beautiful mountains that surround us but hopefully you will join… Read More ›
Welcome to Salt Lake City for the AASL National Conference! Make sure to download the conference app to schedule sessions and events. Also, do not forget to join the members of the AASL National Conference Committee at the Welcome Home… Read More ›
Dear AASL National Conference Attendees, Welcome, friends, and gather ‘round It’s to the Beehive State we’re bound. In the City of the Great Salt Lake, The AASL National Conference takes the cake! It seems fitting that this year the only… Read More ›
We want to start by saying that it is a wonderful honor to have been named Chapter of the Year for AASL. As a chapter, our goal is to empower our school librarian community. Our mission statement reads, “The Maryland… Read More ›
“Reimagining, redesigning, and redefining education to ensure learning and development for all.” This sentence is more than our school district’s mission statement. This sentence summarizes my life’s purpose and passion, to find and develop new and exciting ways to reach… Read More ›
At D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy (DCVPA), we focus on four pillars that drive school decision-making: Social and Emotional Learning, School and Community Resiliency, Literacy, and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support/Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support. A needs assessment of the school community… Read More ›