How to Spot a High-Quality Ethnic Studies Resource: Three Key Features

Bloomsbury / ABC-CLIO

2023-10-11 09:57 AM

[SPONSORED CONTENT] Ethnic Studies is no longer exclusive to colleges and universities-it's a quickly growing field of study in K-12 education. As of 2021, nine states had passed legislation supporting the adoption of diverse coursework in public schools[1], with California... Read More ›

Blake and Mandy's Top 10 Countdown

National Conference Committee Chairs

2023-10-11 09:00 AM

Your social media committee co-chairs, Blake Hopper and Mandy Peterson, are so excited for AASL23 in Tampa, Florida! We hope you're joining us. It's not too late if you haven't registered yet. Still not sure? Here are our top ten... Read More ›

The Metamorphosis: From Conference Attendee to Conference Planner

National Conference Committee Chairs

2023-10-10 09:00 AM

In 2006, when I received my NYS certification as a school librarian, I didn't realize I was embarking on an adventure that would change me both personally and professionally.  The change was not overnight.  I embarked on my new adventure... Read More ›

Simple Stress Relief (Though I Can't Imagine Why You'd Need It...)

Steve Tetreault

2023-10-06 11:12 AM

What, me worry? Back in April, the New Jersey Association of School Librarians (NJASL) held our Spring 2023 Virtual Mini-Conference. Our theme was "Hope & Healing". We figured that would be a theme that would hit home with folks after... Read More ›

October is #AASL23 in Tampa

National Conference Committee Chairs

2023-10-05 09:00 AM

It's October and it's almost time to start packing our bags with the clothes, the technology, and the expectations for attending our AASL National Conference being held October 19-21 in Tampa. Clothes-easy. Comfort. And layers. And if you are cold-natured,... Read More ›