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• YA Lit and Teen Activism

  By Kate MacMillan on 07/12/2018 • ( 0 )

  

  In June, School Library Journal celebrated thirty years of the Margaret Edwards Award. Reading the article celebrating the award, I was struck by the impact young adult books have had. Those of us who have been librarians longer than we… Read More ›

• Bringing Diverse Literature to Students through the Inspire Special Event Grant

  By Claudine L. Dixon, 2018 AASL Inspire Special Event Grant Winner on 07/11/2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Every school librarian longs to hear a reluctant reader request to check out a book or ask about a specific author. The impact of award-winning young adult author Jason Reynolds extended beyond the gymnasium filled with 550 students in grades… Read More ›

• Inspire Grant Helps Expand the Diversity of Olympia High School’s Book Collection

  By Stacy Udo, 2018 AASL Inspire Collection Development Grant Winner on 07/05/2018 • ( 0 )

  The mission of the Olympia Needs Diverse Books (ONDB) project is to bring more diverse books, movies, and magazines into the Olympia High School (OHS) Library, so that all students may see themselves and/or increase understanding of others within our… Read More ›

• Libraries–The Heartbeat of Our Schools

  By Mike Daria, 2018 AASL Distinguished School Administrator on 07/03/2018 • ( 3 )

  Being recognized  by the American Association of School Librarians and by the Tuscaloosa City School librarians, quite honestly, is one of the greatest honors I have ever received. In June 2018 I joined AASL to receive this most prestigious award…. Read More ›

• Not Your Mother’s School Library: Transformational Thinking and Innovation to Impact Learning for the School Community.

  By Chiquita Toure on 07/02/2018 • ( 1 )

  Five years ago, I began my new position as head librarian in a large public high school located in the Midwest. Needless to say, I was excited about all the opportunities and possibilities it would offer. My previous experiences at… Read More ›

• Embracing change…

  By Sedley Abercrombie on 06/26/2018 • ( 0 )

  Change is hard. This is true, but in education change is inevitable. And during the summer is when lots of these changes take place. Educators may find themselves in one position in the spring and in a whole new grade… Read More ›

• Librarians Impact through Mentoring

  By Becca Munson on 06/25/2018 • ( 0 )

  

  As the school year ends, many librarians around the country are retiring. These librarians are building leaders and mentors that impact the school culture and student learning. They have seen many, many changes and have adapted in various ways to… Read More ›

• AASL announces 2018 Best Apps and Best Websites for Teaching & Learning

  By Jen Habley on 06/23/2018 • ( 1 )

  

  AASL announced its 2018 Best Apps and Best Websites for Teaching & Learning at the American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference in New Orleans. The annual lists honor 25 apps and 25 websites that provide enhanced learning and curriculum development… Read More ›

• 5 Conference Tips and Tricks from an Overplanner

  By Diana Rendina on 06/22/2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Last summer, I wrote about “How to Make a Game Plan for Your Next Conference.” If you haven’t read that one yet, I highly recommend checking it out, as it’s some of my best overall advice for attending large conferences… Read More ›

• Pairing Picture Books and Primary Sources: Anything But Ordinary Addie: The True Story of Adelaide Hermann Queen of Magic by Mara Rockliff

  By Tom Bober on 06/20/2018 • ( 0 )

  

  A picture book often is a wonderful 32 pages with a distinct beginning, middle, and end. When picture books depict a historical event or individual, the story often does not stop there though. Primary sources can help students ground themselves… Read More ›

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