Change Begins with “Me” As a middle-aged white man, I have presumed that no one needs to hear what I have to say regarding #BlackLivesMatter. Demographically, I’m in the part of the equation that is the problem, not the solution…. Read More ›
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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 ›
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 ›
Is there more than learning and socializing? Reflections on ALA midwinter
As I shared in a recent post, I enjoy reading (and sometimes participating on) the writing boards at conferences and in libraries. I found the one below on one of the welcome walls at Midwinter in Boston. ALA sponsored conferences… Read More ›