7 Ways to Embrace the Chaos and Survive Library Orientation
It is once again that time of year—a brand-new school year full of potential, paired with a...
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Category: Teaching & Learning
Outdoor Education and Sustainability: Lessons from The Ecology School
I was fortunate to spend four days at River Bend Farm in Saco, Maine, at a teacher institute on...
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T’s Quick Tech Tip: Slides Timer – Add a Clock to Your Slides!
One Display to Inform Them All I am lucky enough to have two large digital display screens in my...
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The Global Read Aloud Project: Connecting Through Story
Since 2010, the Global Read Aloud has impacted readers through the project’s mission: “one book to...
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Teacher “Appreciation:” Why Information Literacy Matters More Than Ever
Teacher “Appreciation:” Why Information Literacy Matters More Than Ever During the first and...
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Rethinking Assessment: A Conversation with Elizabeth Burns
Assessment is a word that can make even the most seasoned and confident school librarian pause....
Read MoreKnowing Your Worth – Even When Others Don’t See It
“Know your worth” is one of those phrases that sounds simple but can feel complicated in practice. As school librarians, I think many of us actually do know our worth. We see it every day in our libraries. We see it in the...
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American History Through Picture Books and Primary Sources
As we commemorate 250 years of America, this is an excellent opportunity to develop lessons that...
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5 Easy Poetry Activities for Any Middle School Content Area
If you’re anything like me, you’re quickly realizing that National Poetry Month is right around...
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March Book Madness 2026
Cover Up Book Covers! I get excited when I see them displayed. Creating my yearly March Book...
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Spotlight on History: Commemorating America’s 250th Birthday
This year is the 250th birthday of the United States. That makes it the perfect time to initiate...
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School Library Events: Your March 2026 Inspiration
It’s March, everyone! It’s the time where some of us are already hosting spring weather and others...
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