Because of the title of this post, you probably think I’m advocating to teach students facts and not conspiracy theories, the Flat Earth Movement being a well-known one, along with the moon landing, JFK, etc. And you would be...
Read MoreAs I was teaching a research lesson to an AP literature class the other day, a student raised her hand and asked, “Why is this list mostly dead white males?” She had been looking over the chart of author choices for the...
Read MoreSir Ken Robinson’s 2006 TED Talk “Do Schools Kill Creativity” is one of the most popular TED Talks to date with over 71 million views. It’s an inspiring video and one that I have regularly included in my...
Read MoreWould you like to start the school year with an inquiry lesson that supports the Engage Shared Foundation? Here’s an idea for you. Ask learners how they travel to school. Then, invite them to think about how children around the...
Read MoreRaise your hand if you’ve ever told a student “I don’t know” only to have a look of shock, awe, or disgust appear before you. Many students believe that because you are a librarian, you must know everything! One of the best...
Read More“Having power is not nearly as important as what you choose to do with it,” says the wise-beyond-her-years Matilda. The theme of power plays an important role in most of Roald Dahl’s work, particularly youth standing up against...
Read MoreLibrary of Congress Resources for Research Writer’s Block It’s been a little over a month since my last blog post. I’ve been having quite a time with writer’s block. Personally, I feel like that block is a...
Read MoreIn this most unusual of years, the librarians of Mesquite Independent School District in Mesquite, Texas, were thrilled to be presented with the 2020 National School Library of the Year Award at last month’s AASL Virtual Awards...
Read MoreAre you looking for a fun and efficient way to introduce library resources to your learning community? I have an idea for you. Challenge learners to design a squirrel-proof bird feeder. This task will inspire learners to explore...
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