School Libraries

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.

Decodables, or simple books written for beginning readers, have become staples in elementary school classrooms and libraries everywhere, and for good reason. By encouraging children to sound out words using decoding strategies rather than guessing from pictures or predicting from other cues, decodables help emergent readers learn to read independently.

This comprehensive allows users, including education students and professionals, to delve into and analyze information across all levels of education and specialized areas.

Eight books for elementary through high school readers center issues of democracy with engaging examples and stories.

Nikki M. Taylor discusses research challenges around early Black American history and suggests resources.