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 ›
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A Few Thoughts for the Beginning of the School Year: Part 1
I was just thinking about all of the things that I would do to prepare myself for the beginning of the school year. I was terrified my first year as a school librarian because I wanted to do my best…. Read More ›
Reaching English Language Learners and July Professional Development
Here is a little known fact about me. I grew up in a school district with a diverse population. Because the population was so diverse, the school district invested in its students by teaching us to speak Spanish and… Read More ›
Team up – Build a bridge to summer reading with your local public children’s librarian
While school librarians are busy winding down and wrapping up before they head out on vacation, public children’s and teen librarians are ramping up their summer reading programs. We all know research has demonstrated the importance of reading over the… Read More ›
“If you’re not at the table, you’re probably on the menu.” ~Unknown
Author: Len Bryan, School Program Coordinator, Texas State Library and Archives Commission School librarians and those of us who support them must take full advantage of a tremendous opportunity with the recent passing of federal legislation that reauthorizes ESEA (the… Read More ›
Collaboration at Your State Conference
I love conferences! Attending conferences is like going to the spa for me. I walk away feeling renewed, refreshed, and energized. I feel ready to conquer the world…or at least my school library. There are many reasons to attend your state… Read More ›
Library Reports are Fun with Digital Storytelling Tools
Library reports? Fun? I know, they are a real drag to compile, and not so much fun to read, but creating library reports to inform stakeholders of how effective your program is one of the most important things you can… Read More ›