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| | | | AASL empowers leaders to transform teaching and learning. | | | | | | | | | Carrie Betts, School Librarian | | | | West Maple Elementary School named National School Library of the Year West Maple Elementary School, located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, is the recipient of AASL's 2023 National School Library of the Year (NSLY) Award. Sponsored by Follett, the NSLY Award annually honors a school library that exemplifies the implementation of AASL's National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries. West Maple Elementary will receive a crystal obelisk – the symbol of school library excellence – and $10,000 toward its school libraries. | | AASL Announces 2023 Best Digital Tools for Teaching & Learning AASL has released its annual list of Best Digital Tools for Teaching & Learning. The Best Digital Tools provide opportunities for school librarians to enhance learning, engage learners, and collaborate with educators. The recognition honors digital tools that foster innovation and collaboration, encourage exploration and participation, are user-friendly, and offer information and references. The list can be found at www.ala.org/aasl/best. | | AASL's exploration of the Shared Foundations continues with Engage Written by Kathryn Roots Lewis and Marcia A. Mardis, Engage supports school librarians as they help all learners navigate the complex future of information. Containing action lists, reflective questions, strategies, policies, and resources; the publication helps school librarians provide learners with the skills and knowledge for their engagements with reading, information, learning, and life. "Engage" is both anchor and sail in the six part Shared Foundations Series published by AASL and ALA Editions. | | AASL Celebrates Learners' Cultures in New Publication Written by Elisabet Kennedy, "Embracing Culturally Responsive Practice in School Libraries" celebrates how learners' cultures shape everything from their communication to how they process information. Kennedy translates complex concepts into accessible and practical school library strategies while challenging readers to embrace and nurture their personal and professional growth. This authentic and approachable guide to culturally responsive pedagogy, published by AASL and ALA Editions is aligned with the National School Library Standards. | Applications to Serve on the AASL Standards Committee Due June 6
AASL is seeking school librarians to serve on the AASL Standards Committee with the charge of reviewing and evaluating the supporting content and material of the National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries. Members will be asked to update, write, and revise chapter content, appendices, and supporting materials as needed to reflect the current education environment. 2023 AASL Research Grants Awarded
Three research papers have been awarded AASL Research Grants by the Educators of School Librarians Section (ESLS) of AASL. Sponsored by ABC-CLIO, the grants recognize excellence in manuscripts addressing a persistent and recurring challenge in the field of school librarianship. Each grant consists of a $350 award and the researchers will present their papers at the 2023 AASL National Conference in Tampa, Florida. AASL's Community of Scholars Presents Review of Research in School Library Research In the recently published "School Libr*: A Review of Published Research Articles from 2019," Sue Kimmel, Jennifer Moore, Rebecca Morris, Audrey Church, and Ann Dutton Ewbank present a review of research related to school librarian practice. The AASL Strategic Plan (2019) also included five core values: learning; innovation; equity, diversity, and inclusion; intellectual freedom; and collaboration. This review also explores how published research in 2019 reflects the core values. Take Action for School Libraries Library champions Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and Rep Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ-7) just reintroduced critical legislation to support school libraries and students' freedom to read! The Right to Read Act will create protections for school librarians and students' right to read, as well as require every student to have access to a school library, staffed by a certified school librarian. Urge your members of Congress to co-sponsor this critical legislation! | | | AASL opens call for Poster and IdeaLab Proposals
AASL invites proposals for poster and IdeaLab presentations to be presented Thursday, October 19, 2023, in Tampa, Florida. Poster submissions are invited on any topic relevant to school libraries and may include a description of an innovative library program or practice; an analysis of a solution to a problem; a report of a research study; or any other presentation that would benefit attendees. The AASL IdeaLab showcases best practices, innovative ideas, and adaptive projects and practices. Complete proposals must be submitted by Thurs., July 6, 2023. | Save $50 on AASL23 registration with promo code AASL50! The AASL National Conference, taking place Oct. 19 to 21, 2023, in Tampa, Florida, is the only national conference specifically for school librarians and their unique role as leaders, instructional partners, information specialists, teachers, and program administrators. The AASL50 promo code expires June 30! | | | AASL Chapter News & Events | | | To view all upcoming AASL Chapter meetings, view the AASL Calendar. | | | ADL and Human Rights Campaign Partner on Identity-based Bullying Discussion Guide ADL Education is proud to partner with the Human Rights Campaign's Welcoming Schools in the creation of "Centering Youth Voices: Addressing Identity-based Bullying," a video and discussion guide to help educators deal with this important issue.In the video, five young people share their experiences with identity-based bullying and the impact it has on them and their school community. The students provide clear suggestions and strategies by encouraging authentic conversations about identity and bias, getting to the root causes, and implementing policies and practices to improve school culture. Project Tomorrow Convenes Think Tank Discussions about AI in Education School and district leaders are invited to participate in a think tank facilitated on Zoom by Dr. Julie Evans from Project Tomorrow. This open discussion is not a pitch for or against AI but rather a safe forum for education leaders to share ideas and learn from colleagues. Discussions will be held Tuesday, June 8 at 9 am PT/12 noon ET and Thursday, June 13 at 12 noon PT/3 pm ET. If you are unable to participate now, please indicate interest in a future conversation using the link above. Anti-Defamation League Education offers No Cost Training on Breaking Down Bias ADL Educations invites educators to participate in their upcoming Breaking Down Bias: Championing Equitable and Inclusive Classrooms online course from Thurs, June 15 - Wednesday, July 19 (with a break for July 4th week). This interactive and engaging anti-bias learning journey to helps educators create more inclusive classrooms and provides a ceritifcate for 20 hours of professional learning upon completetion. Registation closes Thursday, June 8. Children's Book Council Announces Inaugural Librarian Favorites Award Winners CBC has announced their inagural list of Librarian Favorites Awards - a list of 160 top-rated books from 2022 as determined by school librarians and public librarians from 80 rural, suburban, and urban locations across the Unilted States. The Librarian Favorites join the established Teacher Favorite, Children's Favorites, and Young Adult Favorites. All lists are available as a PDF and spreadsheets. | | | | | | | | | | | #aasl23 Exhibits: Innovating Together | | | | | | | | | | Copyright © 2023 AASL, All rights reserved. AASL, 225 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60601 ALA Privacy Policy | | | |
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