Reconsidering "Diverse" As A Category

Steve Tetreault

2023-11-15 09:00 AM

"Why is this such an issue?" I recently saw a post online that got me thinking. Someone wondered why it was such a big deal that a certain national book vendor was offering a "diverse books" collection that could be... Read More ›

Let's teach students the world is round and not flat

Leanne Ellis

2023-11-14 09:00 AM

Because of the title of this post, you probably think I'm advocating to teach students facts and not conspiracy theories, the Flat Earth Movement being a well-known one, along with the moon landing, JFK, etc. And you would be correct:... Read More ›

Let's revitalize our guiding document for your everyday practice

Cherity Pennington and Laura Hicks, AASL Standards Committee Co-Chairs

2023-11-13 01:05 PM

AASL Standards survey open November 6-20 Has it really been six years already? Six years since we first cracked the spines of our National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries? My, how time flies! In the... Read More ›

AASL launches new research into content supporting the national standards

Stephanie Book

2023-11-06 01:27 PM

AASL has launched new research into the content and materials of the "National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries." A set of online surveys for school library professionals, collaborators, and AASL Chapters is open from November... Read More ›

Tampa Speech – AASL President Courtney Pentland

Courtney Pentland, AASL President 2023-2024

2023-11-01 01:38 PM

Hello My School Library Friends! First, you are invited to two upcoming events: AASL Town Hall: Conference Connections – Takeaways from AASL 2023  Wednesday November 1st 6:00-7:00 PM CST Town Hall: https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k1CY_tszTnWPNO0sdGyaEA AASL Webinar | Building Relationships Locally Wednesday November... Read More ›