Ms. Salinas, a second-grade teacher at Old Town, is full of energy and creativity. Whenever I approach her with an idea, her answer is always yes! I went to her with an idea I had for stop motion as a… Read More ›
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5 Picture Books That Support the Inquire Shared Foundation
Are you looking for picture books that compel learners to inquire about the world? I have five wonderful titles for you. Each of the books listed below inspire work with the Inquire Shared Foundation. You won’t just casually read these… Read More ›
Get Uncomfortable and Learn Something New
Have you ever read an inspiring social media post that got you thinking? Check out the post below. Tori Arsenault, a pharmacist, wrote that she is dedicating 20 minutes a day to learn something new. Her note stuck with me… Read More ›
Discover How to Take Your School Library beyond a Safe Haven in the Jan/Feb Issue
When school libraries are safe spaces, we model the Include Shared Foundation, and school libraries can transform their school communities as learners feel not just safe, but also seen, included, respected, and appreciated. While the many ways school libraries serve… Read More ›
Illustrated Maps: How Drawing One Map Can Support the Explore Shared Foundation
Illustrated maps are creative representations of a region. They are colorful, fun and interesting. These maps can be found on purses, shirts, coffee mugs, posters, and in books. When you look closely at these maps, you’ll realize the research that… Read More ›
Keeping Leadership Fresh
Leadership is at the forefront of what we do as school librarians. Almost every single day, we exemplify leadership. And because we are librarians, we have leadership opportunities that few in the school may see. Through the lens of our… Read More ›
Professional Learning Networks – A Place to Model Digital Citizenship
My Professional Learning Network Professional learning networks, or PLNs as they are affectionately called, have become woven into the fabric of our professional lives. For me, I carefully decide who to follow based on my personal and professional interests. Just… Read More ›
Include Everyone: Exploring Social Justice in the Library
At the 2019 AASL National Conference, I attended the session “Include Everyone: Exploring Social Justice in the Library” presented by Erika Long, Metro Nashville Public Schools, and Susan Polos, school librarian at Fox Lane High School. The session presenters started… Read More ›
Creating Curation Sensations
The concurrent sessions are my favorite part of the AASL National Conference because these one-hour workshops always provide me with inspiring ideas I can take back to my library. One of those sessions was “Creating Curation Sensations,” presented by Katherine… Read More ›
Community — Our Libraries Feel Like Home
How Libraries Make Us Feel On a memorable day a few years ago, a precious fifth grader named Joseph visited the library. I heard him breathe deeply and say, “I just love the smell of the library on a Monday… Read More ›