Three Pieces, One Puzzle: My Time at TxLA 2023

Steve Tetreault

2023-06-06 09:00 AM

Unexpected Insight I was fortunate enough to attend the Texas Library Association's 2023 Conference this past April. Truly, it was incredible from the moment I walked in the door. Every moment of the event reminded me how powerful librarians are,... Read More ›

Making Research Exciting Through Student Choice

Karin Greenberg

2023-06-05 09:00 AM

My favorite option for keeping high school students occupied after end-of-year exams is independent reading. A close second, though, is helping them discover the joy of research. Last year was the first time I collaborated with an AP United States... Read More ›

Working Together, Standing Together, Supporting Each Other: Advocacy

Kathy Lester, AASL President 2022-2023

2023-05-31 09:00 AM

I'm very proud of AASL's work on the reintroduction of The Right to Read Act by Senator Reed and Representative Grijalva and the endorsement of the bills by ALA, AASL,the National Education Association (NEA), American Federation of Teachers (AFT), National... Read More ›

Top 10 New Non-Fiction Must-Read Books for High School Students

Jessica Fitzpatrick

2023-05-26 09:00 AM

Reading has always been a vital part of life, but for teens it can be especially beneficial. Nonfiction books can provide teens with the opportunity to learn more about the world around them. They can be an excellent way for... Read More ›

Learning about Ourselves to Better Serve Others

Elisabet Kennedy

2023-05-23 07:30 AM

Adapt, change, modify, translate, try, and then try again. Each of these are familiar skills to school librarians nationwide and sadly, they often go unrecognized. As educational trends and methodologies come and go, school librarians are often tasked with integrating... Read More ›