School Libraries

From Quick, Draw! and DALL·E to Stretch AI, these tools provide fodder for idea generating, problem solving, and more.

Outstanding school librarians share new ideas, reboots, and advice for 2024–25.

When Coach Feiler signed on to work as our high school library teaching assistant, he transformed the programming and the vibe.

Suggestions for curation, displays, word study activities, and more. 

The report released today examines more than 4,000 book bans in 52 public school districts in 23 states from July to December 2023. 

In Nebraska, a bill that would criminalize librarians did not get enough votes. Meanwhile, in Georgia, educators worry about legislation aimed at ALA funding; and in one Texas county, a citizen review board will now decide what stays on public library shelves.

School and public librarians across the U.S. are preparing lessons and programming to educate and excite kids about the April 8th solar eclipse, which will appear in totality in parts of 13 states.

From Brooklyn, NY to the West Coast, librarians are taking the lead on climate change education.

The National Council for History Education suggests these resources to help prepare lessons and discussions focusing on the lives and contributions of women throughout history.