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This weekly summary of AASL Knowledge Quest blogs offers school librarians the chance to catch up on the latest posts on the Knowledge Quest website.
A Story About Survey Data and Reading Culture
Kelly Hincks
2024-07-16 02:13 PM
How it Started Like many school librarians, I traditionally give a reading interest survey at the start of each school year. Since I teach preschool through third grade, this survey is specifically for my second and third graders, who are... Read More ›
Comics and Graphic Novels to the Rescue
Karin Greenberg
2024-07-12 10:09 AM
Comic Nostalgia When I was a child at sleepaway camp, I relished the escape comic books provided. I didn't love living in a bunk with 20 other girls–it cut into my reading time. If I could sneak away for a... Read More ›
Data-Driven Decisions = School Librarians
Steve Tetreault
2024-07-03 11:13 AM
School Libraries on the Chopping Block New Jersey (and many other states) require public schools provide a "thorough and efficient education". Numerous studies find that students achieve improved outcomes at schools with a full time librarian. And school librarians offer... Read More ›
AASL President's Program & Crystal Apple Recognition
Courtney Pentland, AASL President 2023-2024
2024-06-13 09:30 AM
As I close out my year as president of the American Association of School Librarians, I have two important responsibilities to tackle. First, each year at the ALA Annual Conference, the current AASL president hosts a President's Program. This two... Read More ›
You're Invited to the AASL Virtual Annual Membership Meeting & I Need Your Help with a Special Project!
2024-06-06 09:20 AM
Please consider joining me on Wednesday June 12th from 6:00-7:00 PM CST for this year's Annual Membership Meeting that will provide updates on the work AASL has been doing this year as well as give insights into items on the... Read More ›
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