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An accurate count in this year's controversial census is critical to securing library funding and keeping school and health programs going. Use these resources to create teachable moments with students and host a census count at your library.
Ali Schilpp, media specialist at Northern Middle School in Accident, MD, shares her experience and expertise securing funds.
From before eliminating positions is proposed to getting those jobs back when they’re gone, Elissa Malespina gives you a plan of attack.
The unexpected $700 million boost to the Title IV A grant budget offers school librarians more opportunities for funding.
The White House budget proposal to eliminate federal library funding would adversely impact all children, particularly those in at-risk communities.
Ideas to update your library: turn tires into comfy furniture, transform a map into a green screen, and more.
Since 2014, when SLJ conducted its first maker survey, maker activities have increased by four percent at the elementary and middle school levels.
"Teen Librarian Toolbox" blogger and SLJTeen Live! panelist Karen Jensen shares some ideas and resources for low-budget maker spaces.
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