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Hello AASL members,

The National Education Association has, in the past, had a Library, Information Literacy, and Technology Caucus for Teacher-Librarians and other related professionals.  I recently learned that this group did not collect the required members (50) to renew as a caucus this year.

In Washington state, at least, many of us still have jobs because of our NEA-affiliated local unions.  Have NEA members who are Teacher-Librarians join together to represent our unique concerns and needs within this larger group is essential.

If you are a member of NEA (at least in my state, being a member of our local union automatically makes me a member of the state and national organization), I encourage you to join this caucus so that they will be officially recognized at next year's national conference.  

You can learn more about the NEA LIT Caucus on their website here:   NEA LIT Caucus.

To join, visit https://forms.gle/SKT5i4QCad5pdv3z8 .

While I have signed up to join the Caucus, my participation has thus far been limited since I am not a delegate at the national assembly.  However, I am hoping to get more Teacher-Librarians involved in our unions in Washington and encourage leaders in states where union support helps us meet our goal of increased access to certficated Teacher-Librarians to do the same.  Please share this with others in your network.  I hope that AASL members can help revitalize this important group of educators within NEA.