The 20th century is remembered fondly for the invention of radio, cinema, and television. However, it was also the era of environmentally toxic household appliances.
Information Expert. Advice Giver. Reference Superhero. The role of the librarian can be hard to define, considering how many hats they wear and the many
Teachers may sometimes hesitate to broach controversial subjects with their students, for legitimate reasons. However, these are often the subjects most likely to spark their
Whether they’re called upon to summarize new ideas from a textbook chapter, interpret images they see on Instagram, or analyze an article they discover online,
Research is the backbone of any academic pursuit—but for many students, it can be a particularly intimidating part of the learning process. Fortunately, digital technology
March 31 honors the life and legacy of César Chávez, whose tireless work on behalf of agricultural workers in the 1960s earned him the respect
We here at School Library Connection, like most of our dear readers out there in the field, are sheltering in place today and seeking new
Policeman. Fireman. Salesman. As their names suggest, these occupations have historically been associated with men. In the 21st century, our society is waking up to
On February 15, 1898, the USS Maine exploded and sank off the coast of Cuba, killing 260 U.S. sailors. This was bad news for the
The students in our classrooms today have grown up with technologies that were once the stuff of science fiction. Social media apps—and the devices we
Discovering stories that represent diverse voices with inclusive experiences —without relying on stereotypes—can pose a challenge for educators. But teachers and librarians are discovering a
To help your students understand the nature of fake news (and spot misinformation themselves), give them historical context with this editorial cartoon from 1898 about
Librarians know that in the 21st century, information literacy is more than just the ability to identify credible sources; to be fully literate, students also
There’s a lot of power in the right poem. And today, bringing poetry into the classroom can mean a lot more than just propping a
One of our goals as educators is to help our students understand how the world works. But in order to prepare the next generation of
Every month the SLC Reviews team rounds up a list of our favorite titles on a theme of our choice. Drawing inspiration from national holidays
The average age of an American soldier in Vietnam was 19. The majority of U.S. military deaths involved soldiers under the age of 22. Wars
Podcasts might be the most popular way to hear news and entertainment today, but in fact, they’re a retrofitting of the world’s oldest broadcast medium:
You’d think that with today’s global interconnectedness, it would be easier than ever for great stories to “go viral.” Yet somehow, it seems like we’re
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor was the worst naval disaster in U.S. history. The 19th century Taiping Rebellion resulted in more than 20 million
