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• Behind the Scenes at NC’s State Conference

  By Bitsy Griffin on 10/15/2020 • ( 1 )

  

  I’m the immediate past president of NCSLMA this year, which means I get to serve on NCSLMA’s Conference Planning Committee. I served along with our president elect, Cindy Sturdivant, and the incoming president elect, Jenny Umbarger. This year’s conference proved… Read More ›

• Learn from Home Toolkit

  By Gwen Mak, Education Experience Specialist on 10/13/2020 • ( 0 )

  

  [SPONSORED CONTENT] (Adapted from the Tales2go Blog) This school year, it feels like we’re learning to teach all over again. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or a parent who never thought they’d be a classroom teacher at home, we can… Read More ›

• Ten Tips for Re-Opening the Library Space

  By Deah Hester on 10/07/2020 • ( 1 )

  

  My school district in central Texas began the school year in late August with three weeks of online learning only. On September 9, we allowed families to choose between online learning or face-to-face learning, and we have now been open… Read More ›

• On the Eve of an Election

  By Hannah Byrd Little on 10/05/2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Election Eve In 1976, a graduate of my school, a gifted photographer, William Eggleston, spent the October before the election, making a trip from his home in Memphis to the hometown of then-candidate Jimmy Carter, of Plains, Georgia. The result… Read More ›

• Everyday Native American Voices

  By Mary Joanne Loecher on 10/01/2020 • ( 0 )

  

  [SPONSORED CONTENT] Movements nationwide are growing in intensity and volume as they demand that marginalized voices be heard and represented in our schools, neighborhoods, workplaces and government. It’s long overdue. What began decades ago as an acknowledgment and acceptance of… Read More ›

• Making a Case for Wikipedia

  By Steve Tetreault on 09/30/2020 • ( 2 )

  

  Wikipedia: (Maybe) Not The Worst I spent quite a while in the camp of educators who believed Wikipedia was a source that students should avoid at all costs. But over the years, my stance has changed a bit. And now,… Read More ›

• Finding Teachers in the Most Unlikely Places

  By Sy Montgomery on 09/29/2020 • ( 0 )

  

  [SPONSORED CONTENT] As COVID-19 forces many kids to miss school this fall, I have good news for them: teachers are all around us―and not just on the computer screen. I met many of my best teachers far from any classroom…. Read More ›

• Our Process for Curbside Pickup

  By Becca Munson on 09/25/2020 • ( 4 )

  

  While my high school is in remote learning, Courtney Grimaldi, librarian, and I wanted to promote our library books and get the books to students quickly. Many classes were also starting independent reading activities, so we planned to book talk… Read More ›

• Addressing Implicit Bias

  By Daniella Smith on 09/24/2020 • ( 2 )

  

  I must say that I have learned more about equity, diversity, bias, and inclusivity in the past year than I have during my entire adult education. Lately, students, faculty, and staff have been doing training sessions and reflective practice where… Read More ›

• Falling Back in Love with Reading

  By Jennifer Hill on 09/23/2020 • ( 2 )

  My mentor school librarian was energetic and caffeinated: each morning she brought a 12-cup thermos of coffee to work and proceeded to down the entire thing by the time the school day was over. One afternoon, she asked me what… Read More ›

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