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Such an honor to present the @aasl Crystal Apple Award to @SenJackReed in Rhode Island at the @CranstonLibrary Thank you Senator Reed from all #AASL members for being a champion for equity of access to school libraries and school librarians for ALL students.
Congratulations to @SenJackReed for receiving @aasl's Crystal Apple Award! Thank you for your continuous support of school librarians, school libraries, and the students they reach. @CranstonLibrary
ALT Kathy Lester and Senator Jack Reed holding the Crystal Apple Award.
ALT Senator Jack Reed speaking from a Cranston Public Library podium.
ALT A group photo taken inside the Cranston Public Library. From right to left: Ed Garcia, Ken Hopkins, Kathy Lester, Senator Jack Reed, Mary Moen, Beatrice Pulliam, and Joan Mouradjian.
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As school librarians from across the country gather for @aasl's Annual Conference #AASL23, we're grateful to elected officials like @RepBonamici & @RepRaulGrijalva for standing up for certified school librarians & the communities they serve.
ALT Picture of Rep. Raul Grijalva speaking from the dais in front of a committee hearing in Congress.
ALT Picture of Rep Suzanne Bonamici speaking from the dais at a Congressional hearing.
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"I would recommend that school districts rely on school librarians, who are specifically trained experts, to provide insight into materials selection and review." - AASL President Courtney Pentland bit.ly/3KQpCwF
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Every student deserves access to a fully-funded school library staffed by certified school librarians. Congress can help get us there. Urge your elected officials to support legislation to ensure school library access for EVERY student: oneclickpolitics.global.ssl.…
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"To consider using the library space in HISD campuses as a discipline center rather than as a site for learning and literacy demonstrates a concerning disregard for the education of HISD’s children."
ALA and AASL Respond to Houston Independent School District’s Decision to Eliminate 28 School Libraries and Respective School Librarians in Houston ift.tt/zHQPokA
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All school librarians are invited to attend Addressing Challenges in America’s School Libraries, a complimentary webinar series exploring the current state of book challenges across the nation. Register at bit.ly/OIFaasl.
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Yes! Our Programming team is happy to answer any questions! Happy to help support anyone considering a proposal. #librarytwitter @aasl
Questions about submitting your proposal for #AASL23?
Ask us here!
Session proposals are due on March 1, 2023.
ala.org/aasl/conferences/aas…
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Floridians, please see this call to action published by @FloridaMediaEd & @fasm_fpls. Make your voice heard and comment on the proposed rules and training from Florida Department of Education before next week's meeting fldoe.org/policy/state-board… @aasl @AASLpresident
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ATTN FL Residents: Time is almost up to weigh in on state training for educators who select reading materials in your schools! Read about what's at stake for FL students, educators, & families. Remember to submit your comments by Jan 18 (link in article): popular.info/p/dont-say-gay-…
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"...book banning harms students, & their education, the most. Young people rely on school libraries for accurate information & for stories that broaden their understanding... & speak honestly to challenges they face." @ashleyhopeperez #bannedauthor @NPR npr.org/2022/12/14/114242855…
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Super excited to see the curation and creating my team has been doing out in the world. Excellent job @AASL School Library Event Promotion committee! @21stStacy @kabes86 @Boss_Librarian @LovieHowell21 @ffarokhi @HeatherHornor and Natasha Carty!
Join AASL in celebrating #CrayolaCreativityWeek, Jan. 23-29, 2023. Free creative learning activities, videos from celebrity creators, online student artwork gallery, and chances to win daily giveaways. Find AASL resources and links to Crayola materials at: ala.org/aasl/advocacy/promo/…
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AASL Leadership Travel and FAME knowledgequest.aasl.org/aasl…
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Find the latest Knowledge Quest issue on Civic Engagement and electronic versions of issues back through Volume 40 at knowledgequest.aasl.org/arch…. #AASLkq
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On this #GivingTuesday, honor the past and build the future with a one-time donation to the AASL’s Distinguished Service Award & Scholarship Fund. ala.org/aasl/GivingTuesday
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NEW: @SenBrianSchatz & 12 Senate colleagues filed a Congressional Resolution on the staggering increases in book bans & challenges across the country.
Thank you Sen. Schatz for taking a stand against book bans & censorship and standing with readers!
congress.gov/congressional-r…
ALT Senate Resolution 838-Expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States
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Check out this quote from the @sljournal review: "Whether these projects, which are well thought out and flexible to schedule and learner needs, are used independently or collaboratively with educators, elementary librarians will benefit from this valuable resource."
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At 6:00 p.m. Central on Wednesday, November 16, join @AASLpresident Kathy Lester and AASL member panelists in a discussion about turning gratitude and positive narratives into advocacy for students and the profession. bit.ly/3Eg70mE
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Every student has the right to read in a fully resourced school library, staffed by a certified school librarian. @SenJackReed & @RepRaulGrijalva are fighting to make that right a reality. Join us & thank them for their work to strengthen school libraries: bit.ly/Right2Read22
