In September, the second grade teachers shared their concerns about fitting in both their writing and social studies curriculum as well as preparing their students for an upcoming field trip. As a result of this conversation, a project was born!… Read More ›
If knowledge is in fact power, then, school librarians ought to be the most powerful group in the nation. We are the keepers of the books. We are the guardians of the resources. We are super heroes. We are powerful…. Read More ›
A year ago I shared a post called Momentum in a Fixed World. In this post, I shared the goal to move to a flexible schedule. Just as planned we transitioned to this type of schedule with the first- and… Read More ›
I imagine you have started the school year now. I am just going to pick up where I left off last month. Here is part two of my thoughts for the beginning of the school year. I realize that it… Read More ›
As teacher-librarians, we often find ourselves in a position where it is difficult to collaborate. For example, this week I received an email on a listserv asking if anyone else was a school librarian at a K-12 campus that had a shared… Read More ›
Each year, the faculty I work with is given summer reading homework. The chosen book deals with a best practice in education. The expectation is that we read the book. Then, there is an open discussion when we return to… Read More ›
Summer often means vacations, road trips, concerts, and fun by the pool. It also means Professional Development (PD) season. This is always a time to which I look forward. It means that I get to spend time with “my people.”… Read More ›
Recently, a colleague and friend reminded me that sometimes the louder we get the less people listen. As librarians we know the importance of advocating for our profession. It is our responsibility to share with others what we do to… Read More ›
In my world of libraries, books, and writing, authors are superstars. I’ve had the amazing opportunity to meet VIPs such as Jane Yolen, Kwame Alexander, Dan Santat, and many more. These are moments I’ll remember forever. Giving students an experience like… Read More ›
Vacation! We love to hear the word. But, how many of us truly take a “vacation”? I know the entire time I was away from home last month I searched for resources to pack away into my suitcase to bring… Read More ›