School Libraries

With the world in the grip of a deadly pandemic that has raised more questions than scientists can answer, it is more imperative than ever that young children pursue STEM/STEAM fields. Building children’s confidence to ask questions, make guesses, think creatively, and reach for knowledge in subjects typically regarded as “too hard” is critical.

Titles to inspire young and future voters at all grade levels.

While considering research material, students need to talk about whose voices are not at the table and think critically about how sources came to be.

Foster reading engagement, no matter the learning environment.

Help students approach critical reading and character inferences in a way that doesn't center the reader's experiences and interpretations.

The play about the Salem witch trials presents a moral dilemma, but it's another canonical work centering the white, Christian, male perspective. Here are suggestions for discussion and alternate works.

The News Literacy Project senior vice president for education and SLJTeen Live! lunchtime speaker answers your queries.

Pandemic and politically polarized nation be damned, educators adjust lessons to take on escalating rhetoric, mail-in ballots, accusations of voter fraud, and more. They remain fierce advocates for engaged citizenry and will demand civil discussion whether online or in-person.

Concerns about challenged summer reading during quarantine; Most Challenged Books & LGBTQIA+ topics; banned books that will engage students.