It’s that time again when we will be saying goodbye to this year’s students. Whether they are moving on to a new grade, new school, or new chapter in their lives, change is on the horizon. For us, too. The end of the school year is also filled with so many activities, ceremonies, standardized tests, and other disruptions that we can begin to feel overwhelmed. We are all in wind-down...
I’m a public librarian, but I’ve worked in what I like to think of as librarian “adjacent” roles over the years, including teaching in higher education and managing adult education programs. These “adventures” away from the reference desk have taught me a lot about adult learning, and I’ve found several lessons to be particularly useful. If you lead a workshop or focus group at your school,...
Previously, I shared a blog on 10 ways to make inquiry work in the ELA classroom where I reflected on my frustrations as a 10th-grade English and speech teacher. Too often, students passively engaged with literature—turning to shortcuts like SparkNotes—while lacking genuine excitement for reading, writing, and speaking. I wanted them to become curious thinkers, eager to explore texts...
With spring semester in full swing, now is a great time for a reading refresh! Here are four strategies that can be used in the library or in the classroom to help readers refresh their current reading habits. Rethink Your Shelves You don’t need to completely overhaul your collection to keep it feeling fresh and relevant. Small changes can have a big impact on how your students...