Librarians are masterful at building innovative lessons, programs, and activities that keep students motivated to read. Often, these experiences are successful because librarians have creatively
Questions are the heart and soul of inquiry. Students of all ages benefit from repeated opportunities to practice the art of asking questions, as well
Join Jacquelyn Whiting, Innovation and Technology Specialist, and Michelle Luhtala, Library Department Chair, for this discussion on how to leverage an understanding of content creators’
Many libraries use makerspaces to teach and engage, but during the COVID-19 pandemic, buildings have been closed and people have been distanced. So libraries did
During times of change, when learning can flux from in-person, to virtual, to hybrid, students who need the most support are usually the most vulnerable.
Art research and authentication isn’t just for the experts on Antiques Roadshow. These techniques teach valuable critical thinking skills that support students in analyzing texts
RBG (2018), a CNN Films project directed by Betsy West and Julie Cohen, is a celebration of the Supreme Court justice’s life and work. This Reel to
In their latest School Library Connection article, “The Unspoken Quota: Using Radical Inclusion to Disrupt Institutional Whiteness,” Peter Langella and Meg Boisseau Allison lay the
Problem-solving skills are required by most standards, but often they are elusive in practice. Problem-Based Learning (PBL) offers an exciting, student-centered method of developing this
As librarians, creativity is the most powerful tool in our toolkit. From interdisciplinary collaborations to the universe of the makerspace, we are constantly inventing new
Over the past few months, issues involving systemic racism have been gaining attention and momentum around the country. Activists and educators are at the forefront
This school year presents unique challenges, one of which is the unpredictability of just how we’ll be interacting with students: Face to face? Via a
What prevents us from creating inclusive collections? Building collections that are inclusive with representation of diverse voices provides authentic stories that share the wealth and
In March, libraries were planning for the end of the school year and summer reading when growing understanding of the risks of the novel coronavirus
It can be tempting to look around and claim that our society is experiencing a shortage of empathy and compassion. If so, there’s no better
Librarians know that much of student learning takes place outside the classroom. And rather than wait for students to seek out the library to help
Why do aborigine boys spend months wandering through the Australian outback? Why do Chinese people avoid the color red for one month each year? Why
Online news comes in many shapes and sizes, from traditional outlets like TV and print journalism gone digital, to newer, online-only platforms: social media, blogs,
The concept of the Cold War conjures thoughts of political tensions, fear of communism, and even classic spy movies. But what is the real story
If there was an Oscar for Best Educator in a Leading Role, the award would hands-down go to librarians; especially considering the range of people
