# school libraries (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover school libraries. Page: Feed: --- ## [The Law Passed. Now What? Why the Rulemaking Stage Matters Just as Much](http://www.freedomtoreadproject.org/the_law_passed_now_what_why_the_rulemaking_stage_matters_just_as_much) _2026-08-20 · Arielle Haughee · Keeping Up and Checking In - Freedom to Read Project_ When a bill is signed into law, it is tempting to think the work is finished. Supporters celebrate, opponents regroup, and headlines move on to the next legislative fight. But for parents, educators, librarians, and community members concerned about the freedom to read, the passage of a law is often only the beginning. ## [What to bring to your next CTE advisory board meeting | Kami](https://www.kamiapp.com/blog/cte-advisory-board-showcase-kit/) _2026-08-19 · Katie Fielding · Kami_ A CTE advisory board meeting is a chance to prove program impact, not just describe it. Here's a free kit built to help. ## [EveryLibrary Celebrates Massachusetts Freedom to Read Law and Calls for the Work to Continue](http://www.everylibrary.org/celebrate_ma_freedom_to_read_law_2026) _2026-08-18 · John Chrastka · News and Updates - EveryLibrary_ EveryLibrary celebrates Governor Maura Healey’s signing of Massachusetts’ new Freedom to Read law, " An Act Regarding Free Expression" , an important new public law for readers, students, families, librarians, and educators who believe that decisions about library collections should be guided by professional standards rather than political pressure. ## [Editor's Revisited: It's Time to Break Up with .gov](https://aischoollibrarian.substack.com/p/editors-revisited-its-time-to-break) _2026-08-17 · The AI School Librarian · The AI School Librarians Newsletter_ The article that challenged one of librarianship's oldest research shortcuts and why the conversation is even more important today. ## [The CTE credentials prove the test. What proves the work?](https://www.kamiapp.com/blog/cte-credentials-documenting-pbl/) _2026-08-13 · Katie Fielding · Kami_ Industry-recognized CTE credentials prove a student passed an assessment. ## [What is a career portfolio?](https://www.kamiapp.com/blog/what-is-a-career-portfolio/) _2026-08-13 · Katie Fielding · Kami_ What is a career portfolio? Find out in this post and get a template to remix! ## [Employability skills are required. Proving them is the hard part.](https://www.kamiapp.com/blog/employability-skills-evidence/) _2026-08-13 · Katie Fielding · Kami_ Skip the blank page. This librarian portfolio template turns student work you already have into a case for your program's impact. ## [Work-based learning happened. Where’s the record of it?](https://www.kamiapp.com/blog/work-based-learning-documentation/) _2026-08-13 · Katie Fielding · Kami_ Most work-based learning goes undocumented once the placement ends. Here's how to capture it as it happens and build an internship portfolio along the way. ## [Arkansas's New Library Law: Lessons We've Learned in Florida](http://www.freedomtoreadproject.org/arkansas_s_new_library_law_lessons_we_ve_learned_in_florida) _2026-08-13 · Arielle Haughee · Keeping Up and Checking In - Freedom to Read Project_ For many people following the recent federal appeals court decision allowing Arkansas to enforce portions of Act 372 , the headlines have been alarming. Stories have focused on the possibility that librarians could face criminal penalties for distributing materials deemed "harmful to minors." Librarians across Arkansas are understandably trying to determine what the ruling means for their… ## [The new AASL standards: proving your library program’s impact](https://www.kamiapp.com/blog/aasl-standards/) _2026-08-13 · Katie Fielding · Kami_ The AASL standards' second edition raises the bar on evidence of impact. Here's what that means for your library program, and where to start. ## [Accept your Doppler invite (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/s8Gd3yGiJrlP) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Create your Doppler account using the invite code you received. ## [Five school library lesson plans you can run in one block](https://www.kamiapp.com/blog/school-library-lesson-plans/) _2026-08-13 · Katie Fielding · Kami_ What a strong high school data science curriculum looks like, with real-world hooks students care about and a ready-to-use notebook. ## [Digital citizenship for students, taught through story](https://www.kamiapp.com/blog/digital-citizenship-for-students/) _2026-08-13 · Katie Fielding · Kami_ Skip the blank page. This librarian portfolio template turns student work you already have into a case for your program's impact. ## [Editor's Revisited: When The White House Rewrote January 6](https://aischoollibrarian.substack.com/p/editors-revisited-when-the-white) _2026-08-10 · The AI School Librarian · The AI School Librarians Newsletter_ The most-read article in the history of The AI School Librarian and why its message matters even more today. ## [What Voters Told Us in Missouri and Michigan: Information, Engagement, and Turnout Win Library Elections](http://www.everylibrary.org/electionresults807) _2026-08-09 · EveryLibrary Admin · News and Updates - EveryLibrary_ Voters delivered decisive victories for two public libraries this election season. The Webster Groves Public Library in Missouri earned an overwhelming 82.79% yes vote, while the Paw Paw District Library in Michigan secured approval of its millage with 67.99% of the vote. EveryLibrary was proud to provide pro bono training and ongoing support to both library communities. ## [A Warm Welcome to Our New Subscribers](https://aischoollibrarian.substack.com/p/a-warm-welcome-to-our-new-subscribers) _2026-08-07 · The AI School Librarian · The AI School Librarians Newsletter_ Practical insights, trusted resources, and thoughtful conversations about AI, school libraries, and the future of teaching and learning. ## [EdTech Evaluation Framework: How District Leaders Vet New Tools | Kami](https://www.kamiapp.com/blog/edtech-evaluation-framework/) _2026-08-06 · Katie Fielding · Kami_ A three-question edtech evauation framework district leaders can use to vet tools for safety, purpose, and proof of real learning impact. ## [A Short Summer Break... and What's Next for The AI School Librarian](https://aischoollibrarian.substack.com/p/a-short-summer-break-and-whats-next) _2026-08-06 · The AI School Librarian · The AI School Librarians Newsletter_ See you August 31st ## [Beyond Book Bans: When the Target Becomes the Library Itself](http://www.freedomtoreadproject.org/beyond_book_bans_when_the_target_becomes_the_library_itself) _2026-08-05 · Arielle Haughee · Keeping Up and Checking In - Freedom to Read Project_ For the past several years, debates over school and public libraries have centered on individual books. Which titles belong on the shelves? How should concerns be addressed? Who gets to decide? Those questions are still important. But in many communities, the conversation has begun to shift. ## [No Librarian Should Fear Criminal Charges for Doing Their Job](https://aischoollibrarian.substack.com/p/no-librarian-should-fear-criminal) _2026-08-05 · The AI School Librarian · The AI School Librarians Newsletter_ A federal court ruling in Arkansas has implications far beyond one state. Here's what happened, why it matters, and why librarians across the country should be paying attention. ## [Who Gets to Decide What Every Student Reads?](https://aischoollibrarian.substack.com/p/who-gets-to-decide-what-every-student) _2026-08-04 · The AI School Librarian · The AI School Librarians Newsletter_ Texas has adopted one of the nation's most comprehensive state-mandated literary works lists in recent decades. What happens next could shape the future of curriculum across the country. ## [Never miss a game (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5DCF88obTj81) _2026-08-04 · **Sponsored**_ Follow any team; get an hour and one-minute web and email reminders. ## [AI Summer School 2026: Week 10](https://aischoollibrarian.substack.com/p/ai-summer-school-2026-week-10) _2026-08-03 · The AI School Librarians Newsletter_ Rethinking Assessment in the Age of AI: Evaluating thinking as it happens, not just at the end ## [The AI School Librarian’s - AI Ed News Brief](https://aischoollibrarian.substack.com/p/the-ai-school-librarians-ai-ed-news-51c) _2026-07-31 · The AI School Librarian · The AI School Librarians Newsletter_ 7/31/26- Timely updates. Curated for educators. Delivered to your inbox ## [ALA Just Released Its First Comprehensive AI Guidance for Libraries. Here's What Every School Librarian Needs to Know.](https://aischoollibrarian.substack.com/p/ala-just-released-its-first-comprehensive) _2026-07-30 · The AI School Librarian · The AI School Librarians Newsletter_ The values-based framework every school librarian should know. ## [China Is Talking About an AI Problem America Has Barely Begun to Discuss.](https://aischoollibrarian.substack.com/p/china-is-talking-about-an-ai-problem) _2026-07-29 · The AI School Librarian · The AI School Librarians Newsletter_ China's new AI companion regulations raise important questions about emotional AI that libraries and schools should not ignore. ## [Transparency Was Never the Issue: Looking Beyond the Headlines on Parents' Rights Policies](https://aischoollibrarian.substack.com/p/transparency-was-never-the-issue) _2026-07-28 · The AI School Librarian · The AI School Librarians Newsletter_ Parents have long had rights. The real question is what these policies actually change. ## [AI Summer School 2026: Week 9](https://aischoollibrarian.substack.com/p/ai-summer-school-2026-week-9) _2026-07-27 · The AI School Librarians Newsletter_ Assignments That Still Work In an AI World: Designing tasks where student thinking is visible, not assumed ## [So Your District Doesn't Have a School Librarian. Now What?](https://aischoollibrarian.substack.com/p/so-your-district-doesnt-have-a-school) _2026-07-25 · The AI School Librarian · The AI School Librarians Newsletter_ Whether your district lost its librarian this year or fifteen years ago, here's where I would start. ## [Heads Up: Coordinated Book Challenges May Be Coming to Your District](https://aischoollibrarian.substack.com/p/heads-up-coordinated-book-challenges) _2026-07-24 · The AI School Librarian · The AI School Librarians Newsletter_ Know your policies. Trust your process. Be prepared. ## [Leading through the noise: How to navigate digital accessibility without losing your focus](https://www.kamiapp.com/blog/digital-accessibility/) _2026-07-23 · Dan Kemp · Kami_ Discover how digital accessibility in education boosts student engagement and saves teachers time. A K-12 leader's guide to Universal Design for Learning. ## [$500,000 for Two Humanoid Robots?](https://aischoollibrarian.substack.com/p/500000-for-two-humanoid-robots) _2026-07-23 · The AI School Librarian · The AI School Librarians Newsletter_ Before Schools Follow This Path, We Need to Talk! ## [Point once, get highlights (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BuEpyZWBQz5W) _2026-07-23 · **Sponsored**_ Get minutes worth watching from a whole game — point once ## [What Makes a Strong School Library?](http://www.freedomtoreadproject.org/what_makes_a_strong_school_library) _2026-07-22 · Arielle Haughee · Keeping Up and Checking In - Freedom to Read Project_ When people talk about school libraries today, the conversation often centers on what books should or should not be on the shelves. But perhaps we're asking the wrong question. Instead of focusing on what libraries exclude, we should be asking what makes them strong. ## [Who Should You Trust When AI Answers Political Questions?](https://aischoollibrarian.substack.com/p/when-ai-becomes-your-political-advisor) _2026-07-22 · The AI School Librarian · The AI School Librarians Newsletter_ Teaching students to think critically when artificial intelligence becomes a source of civic information. ## [Statement on the Senate Book Ban Bill](http://www.everylibrary.org/statement_on_the_senate_book_ban_bill) _2026-07-21 · EveryLibrary Admin · News and Updates - EveryLibrary_ EveryLibrary strongly opposes S. 4925, legislation that we believe would accelerate book banning in America's schools and undermine every student's right to read. ## [I’ve Sat on Both Sides of the Table](https://aischoollibrarian.substack.com/p/ive-sat-on-both-sides-of-the-table) _2026-07-21 · The AI School Librarian · The AI School Librarians Newsletter_ If we are serious about solving the literacy crisis, we have to change how we advocate for school libraries. ## [AI Summer School 2026: Week 8](https://aischoollibrarian.substack.com/p/ai-summer-school-2026-week-8) _2026-07-20 · The AI School Librarians Newsletter_ Academic Integrity in the Age of AI: Setting expectations that actually work ## [Most Educators Haven't Heard About Senate Bill 4925. That's the Problem.](https://aischoollibrarian.substack.com/p/most-educators-havent-heard-about) _2026-07-18 · The AI School Librarian · The AI School Librarians Newsletter_ This is the fourth federal education bill I've written about in just a few months. I don't think that's a coincidence. ## [When "Temporary" Becomes Permanent: How Delayed Reviews Turn Into Quiet Book Removals](http://www.freedomtoreadproject.org/when_temporary_becomes_permanent_how_delayed_reviews_turn_into_quiet_book_removals) _2026-07-16 · Arielle Haughee · Keeping Up and Checking In - Freedom to Read Project_ School libraries regularly remove books from their collections. It's a normal, professional part of library management known as weeding. Librarians replace worn-out copies, remove outdated materials, eliminate duplicates, and make room for new titles that better serve readers. Thoughtful weeding keeps a collection healthy, relevant, and useful. But something different has emerged in recent years. ## [EveryLibrary Has to be Ready Every Day.](http://www.everylibrary.org/mid2026leg) _2026-07-09 · EveryLibrary Admin · News and Updates - EveryLibrary_ When most people think about EveryLibrary, they think about elections and ballot measures. But some of our most important victories happen in state capitals and the halls of Congress. ## [Stop Calling Book Banning a "Culture War"](http://www.freedomtoreadproject.org/stop_calling_book_banning_a_culture_war) _2026-07-08 · Arielle Haughee · Keeping Up and Checking In - Freedom to Read Project_ Open almost any news story about book bans, school library restrictions, or challenges to classroom materials, and you'll likely see the same phrase: the culture war over books. It's become such common shorthand that many people no longer question it. But the label itself deserves scrutiny. ## [Governor Ayotte Vetoes HB 434, Affirming Local Control and Existing New Hampshire Law](http://www.everylibrary.org/nh_governor_ayotte_vetoes_hb434) _2026-07-06 · John Chrastka · News and Updates - EveryLibrary_ EveryLibrary welcomes Governor Kelly Ayotte's veto of HB 434, legislation that would have created an unnecessary and constitutionally questionable process for challenging school library books and other instructional materials from New Hampshire public schools. ## [EveryLibrary's Donors Have Helped Secure Over 55 Million Dollars for Libraries!](http://www.everylibrary.org/midyearballot2026) _2026-07-04 · EveryLibrary Admin · News and Updates - EveryLibrary_ Our donors have helped libraries secure over $55 million in stable funding so far this year. That total adds to the 3 billion dollars in stable funding for libraries that we've helped secure since we launched EveryLibrary in 2012. ## [What Should Schools Teach, and Who Decides?](http://www.freedomtoreadproject.org/what_should_schools_teach_and_who_decides) _2026-07-02 · Arielle Haughee · Keeping Up and Checking In - Freedom to Read Project_ Every generation revisits the same questions about public education. How should students learn about the nation's founding? How should schools discuss slavery, civil rights, religion, immigration, and civic responsibility? How do educators teach difficult chapters of history honestly while also helping students understand the ideals that have shaped the United States? These are not new debates,… ## [Veto SB434 Message to NH Governor Ayotte](http://www.everylibrary.org/veto_nh_sb434_message_gov_ayottee) _2026-07-01 · John Chrastka · News and Updates - EveryLibrary_ EveryLibrary, Authors Against Book Bans NH, and the American Booksellers Associaiton today sent a letter to New Hampshire Governor Ayotte asking her to veto SB434, a bill that would make it much easier to ban books in NH school libraries. It is an unnecessary law - New Hampshire schools already have robust challenge review policies - and would do much of the same harm that caused the Governor to… ## [When One Objection Becomes Everyone’s Problem](http://www.freedomtoreadproject.org/when_one_objection_becomes_everyone_s_problem) _2026-06-25 · Arielle Haughee · Keeping Up and Checking In - Freedom to Read Project_ A parent in one county objects to a book. A review committee considers the challenge. A district makes a decision. Perhaps only a handful of people in the community even know the challenge is happening. Maybe there is an opportunity for public input. Maybe there is not. Maybe the decision reflects the views of the broader community. Maybe it does not. Traditionally, that decision would remain… ## [Beyond "Do You Support Book Bans?" Questions Every Voter Should Ask Local Candidates](http://www.freedomtoreadproject.org/beyond_do_you_support_book_bans_questions_every_voter_should_ask_local_candidates) _2026-06-17 · Arielle Haughee · Keeping Up and Checking In - Freedom to Read Project_ Election season often brings renewed attention to education, libraries, and the freedom to read. Candidates for school board, superintendent, city council, county commission, state legislature, and other local offices routinely encounter questions about book bans and censorship. Unfortunately, many of those conversations stop at a simple question: "Do you support book bans?" ## [Audio Book Month 2026 - Live Interviews all this Week](http://www.everylibrary.org/audio_book_month_2026_on_el_live) _2026-06-15 · John Chrastka · News and Updates - EveryLibrary_ Audiobook Month 2026 is coming to EveryLibrary Live! from June 15 - 17 with three nights of conversations celebrating storytelling, narration, performance, and the growing cultural impact of audiobooks. ## [Why Eisenhower's "Don't Join the Book Burners" Message Still Matters](http://www.everylibrary.org/why_eisenhower_book_burners_message_matters) _2026-06-12 · John Chrastka · News and Updates - EveryLibrary_ On June 14, 1953, President Dwight D. Eisenhower stood before the graduating class at Dartmouth College and offered a simple but profound warning: "Don't join the book burners." ## [When a Curation Practice Becomes Censorship by Another Name](http://www.freedomtoreadproject.org/when_a_curation_practice_becomes_censorship_by_another_name) _2026-06-11 · Arielle Haughee · Keeping Up and Checking In - Freedom to Read Project_ Libraries are living collections. Books come in. Books wear out. Books become outdated. Books stop circulating. New titles arrive, community interests shift, and available shelf space remains finite. Because of this reality, librarians have long relied on a professional practice known as weeding: the thoughtful removal of materials that no longer serve the needs of the collection. ## [What Voters Said to Their Libraries in CA, MA, and NY](http://www.everylibrary.org/what_voters_said_ca_ma_ny) _2026-06-11 · John Chrastka · News and Updates - EveryLibrary_ EveryLibrary works every day to support local libraries when they are on the ballot for funding and building projects. ## [End of the year / semester report](https://caterpickles.com/2024/12/30/end-of-the-year-semester-report/) _2024-12-30 · Shala Howell · CATERPICKLES_ It's been quiet here at Caterpickles, because it's been a busy semester. I have a break coming up in theory, and I hope to use it to add some posts to liven up the place in the new year. But for now, here's a summary of what I've been up to this past semester.