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Nothing to Fear

Rebecca J. Morris

Innovation in content isn't the only thread connecting this issue's articles, wherein the experiences are really about being brave and trying something new, either for ourselves, our teacher and community partners, or the learners in our classrooms and libraries. And it may be that the experience is new for everyone involved! Read More

Full Voice

Anita M Cellucci

Reflecting on Process

In my experience, Guided Inquiry is a flexible approach to learning that can be accessed by students within a variety disciplines and grade levels for a connected learning environment.

Research into Practice

Lucy Santos Green Ph.D.

Michelle Maniaci Folk

From Solving Problems to Problem Solving

There is a body of research among instructional technologists and cognitive psychologists that has identified systems thinking as a set of skills that can help us successfully tackle and solve complex problems.

Advocacy in Reach

Stony Evans

From Professional Development to Programming

We can all share our professional development journeys—from learning to program implementation—while also advocating for our library program.

Features

Reimagining Library Pursuits: CREATE-ing Spaces for Inquiry and...

by Jordan Mroziak and Kristen Rowe

This article offers two perspectives on the goals, activities, and learning experiences of this model: first, that of the Coordinator of Community Education and Engagement at the CREATE Lab and then that of a school librarian who participates as an educator partner in the CREATE Lab Satellite Network Read More

Bridging Theory and Practice: Critical Youth Studies and School...

by Jenna Spiering

In this article I will discuss the practice implications of Critical Youth Studies (CYS) in school libraries—a theory that views adolescence as a social construct rather than a biological and developmental stage. Read More

School Librarians Supporting STEM Education REALISD

by Melissa P. Johnston

School librarians have much to offer their teachers and students when it comes to STEM, but most librarians I interviewed felt that they were not prepared for this role.STEM education is a national priority and school librarians are in a prime position to take a leadership role in supporting this initiative and so an idea was born. Read More

One-Question Surveys

So Many Ways to Collaborate!

New Year, New You?

The Future Is Ours

It's Summertime…But the Learning Doesn't End

How Do You Facilitate Opportunities for Students to Connect with Those from Other Cultures?

"What ‘School Library Rock Stars' Are the Biggest Influence on Your Work?"

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