religion

Providing Quality Inclusive Materials

It’s easy to get cynical about educational trends because it seems they change as quickly as headlines. Who hasn’t heard the terms: college and career ready, makerspaces, STEAM, 21st-century skills, diversity, equity, digital literacy, etc.? I don’t think any who focus on… Read More ›

Celebrating Holidays in the Library

At almost two weeks into November, we are closing in on Thanksgiving, the second holiday in the trifecta of holidays–Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. For Halloween, we focus on fall elements and pull horror/supernatural books for display. We don’t have anything… Read More ›

Diversity, Religious Liberty, and December

by Mary Keeling Educators  face perplexing issues of religious diversity all year, but especially in December. English Language Learners refused water during a heat wave. They were fasting for Ramadan. Second graders said Emma couldn’t borrow The Night before Christmas because… Read More ›