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• Library Shelves to Attract the Modern Teen

  By Karin Greenberg on 08/03/2023 • ( 0 )

  

  See and Be Seen Teenagers don’t always notice what’s right in front of them. In my high school library few students take the time to look through the shelves when they need a book. I’m always happy to guide individuals… Read More ›

• Finding Joy in the Journey

  By Courtney Pentland, AASL President 2023-2024 on 08/02/2023 • ( 1 )

  

  It’s the beginning of August, and while most of us are trying to hide from the heatwave hitting the country, many of us also already have our sights set on fall. As I prepare for this upcoming school year, I… Read More ›

• Study Tips and Techniques: Helping out learners reach academic success

  By Jessica Fitzpatrick on 07/28/2023 • ( 0 )

  

  As a high school librarian, one of my primary goals is to help learners develop effective study habits. By providing tips on time management, note-taking, and test preparation, we can empower learners to excel academically. Educating our learners about various… Read More ›

• Working with an Instructional Coach – Year 1 Reflections

  By Becca Munson on 07/27/2023 • ( 0 )

  

  My high school added an instructional coach position this past school year. An instructional coach is a supporting role for teachers – guiding teachers through the coaching cycle or model. Click here to view the Future Ready Instructional Coach Framework. The… Read More ›

• Summer of Sequels

  By Elizabeth Libberton on 07/20/2023 • ( 0 )

  

  This summer I decided on a new reading plan.  Sequels only.  During the school year I can’t read sequels for the simple reason that I can’t book-talk them.  I focus my reading on award books, stand alone novels, or first… Read More ›

• Building Relationships Matters Now More Than Ever

  By Courtney Pentland, AASL President 2023-2024 on 07/19/2023 • ( 1 )

  

  I am sitting writing this post from a hotel room in Kentucky where I attended the Kentucky Association of School Librarians Summer Refresher on behalf of the AASL Board of Directors where I was able to meet with, learn from,… Read More ›

• My Favorite Collaborative Lesson: Celebrating Children’s Week

  By Kelly Hincks on 07/12/2023 • ( 0 )

  

  It can be challenging at the end of the school year for a teacher to keep students engaged and learning while matching their level of anticipation for summer break.  This past school year a third-grade teacher came to discuss an… Read More ›

• GIFs: An Underutilized Ed Tech Tool

  By Steve Tetreault on 07/06/2023 • ( 1 )

  

  They’re (J/G)reat!  Whether you pronounce it as “jif” (incorrectly, no matter what the creator says), or whether you say “gif” (and thus affirm the validity of English pronunciation), this humble piece of technology is incredibly handy. Unlike video files, GIFs… Read More ›

• Hope and Gratitude

  By Kathy Lester, AASL President 2022-2023 on 07/03/2023 • ( 0 )

  

  As I write this last blog post as President of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) during what has been a challenging year, I want to extend my gratitude to so many people including: AASL Staff AASL Board Members… Read More ›

• Motivating Teens to Read with Free Comics

  By Karin Greenberg on 06/29/2023 • ( 0 )

  

  Comics For All On the cover is a girl sitting in a haunted library. There are tentacles lifting her chair and skulls peeking out from in between the books. Titled The Cursed Library, and part of the Archie Horror series,… Read More ›

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