Safe spaces. Intellectual freedom. Critical thinking. ​Investing in school librarians provides the foundation students need for lifelong success. @njasl.bsky.social

This is how we do it..... When we can't participate in gym, we go to the library and build @lego hearts for the #buildtogive program. @legoeducation.bsky.social @njasl.bsky.social

January is Muslim American Heritage Month. Come find your next great read in the library!

Students are using their creativity to spread holiday cheer with #LEGO #buildtogive @somervilleschools.bsky.social

The library received 100 #rubikscube through @donorschoose.bsky.social I put them out, showed a group of students what I was planning, and they got to work! THANK YOU @generalmotors.bsky.social for funding our project!!! #STEM #community @somervilleschools.bsky.social @njasl.bsky.social

#medialiteracy is "The ability to ACCESS, ANALYZE, EVALUATE, CREATE, and ACT using all forms of communication" - NAMLE There's one week dedicated the the celebration of #medialiteracyeducation however #librarians teach students these skills each and every day. @njasl.bsky.social

Such an awesome experience to be awarded the Richard B Lewis Memorial Award at the AECT convention. Very happy and proud to represent #Somervillenj @njasl.bsky.social #librarylife #schoollibrary #aiineducation

Hosting a contest this week to celebrate the FREEDOM TO READ during #BannedBooksWeek @njasl.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

After so many books were checked out of the school library, plenty have been returned. So... I put in a call to a special group of friends to help me get books scanned in and back onto the shelves. ❤️📚❤️ #community #lifeskills #lovemyjob @njasl.bsky.social

We've been READING!!! The beginning of the school year has been VERY busy. Within the first 12 days of school, I met with 65 classes! It was hectic, but wonderfully successful ❤️📚❤️ @njasl.bsky.social @writerkmc.bsky.social @mackinlibrary.bsky.social @comicsplus.bsky.social

It's #NationalLibraryWeek This article shares the vital role school librarians play in the successful education of children, as well as the critical support they offer educators and administrators. @njasl.bsky.social @aaslala.bsky.social www.naesp.org/resource/6-f...

6 Foundational Skills Librarians Can Help Cultivate - NAESP

National School Library Week is April 6-12, 2025. School librarians are vital allies in cultivating digital problem-solving skills in schools.

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Today has been dedicated as #PaulRobesonDay in #NewJersey thanks to @andrewzwicker.bsky.social I've created a #chatbot so my students can talk with the accomplished man who graduated from Somerville High School in 1915. @rutgersuniversity.bsky.social #ChatBot www.rutgers.edu/news/new-jer...

New Jersey Designates April 9 Paul Robeson Day in Honor of Rutgers’ Celebrated Alumnus

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Lots of celebrations in #libraries this month. One is bringing awareness to divergent minds. I've created displays and reading lists for students and staff to explore. Happy #AutismAwarenessMonth

It's #nationallibraryweek! Let's celebrate the many things that a school library can do for you. My favorite thing is offering equitable access to resources. What's yours? @njasl.bsky.social

Took a drive down to DE to hear @jasonreynolds83.bsky.social at the #festivalofwords Always wonderful to hear him speak ❤️📚❤️ Also a great opportunity to share and learn from other school librarians @njasl.bsky.social

Today is #TransDayOfVisibility This morning I began reading a beautifully important story by #RobinGow Today I ask that you do what you can to support everyone's right to be seen... read a story, check in on a friend, make a donation, or just be a little extra kind.

I finally got to share the one and only @mrschureads.bsky.social with the 9th graders in my students. Such a wonderful experience! Lots of 📚♥️ was shared. I knew it was going to fill many hearts... but the visit still exceeded my expectations! THANK YOU for sharing Jake's story with us!

We can't believe we're less than a month away from the Virtual Mini-Con! 2/17/25 (President's Day), 9am-1pm ET. All School Librarians & educators are welcome! 4 hours of great presentations - and a whole lot more! More info & registration at: bit.ly/NJASLVIRTUAL... @njasl.bsky.social

School librarians & educators: No matter where you are, you're welcome to register for our Virtual Mini-Con! 2/17/25 (President's Day), 9am-1pm ET. 4 hours of great presentations - and a whole lot more! More info & registration at: bit.ly/NJASLVIRTUALCON #TLSky #SchoolLibrary 📚 📕 #EduSky

Here are just a few book recommendations to honor #mlkday Share in his spirit of #SocialJustice with a story that inspires, educates, and maybe even invigorates!! Happy #MartinLutherKingJr day!!! @njasl.bsky.social

This is how I ugly sweater... How about you???

Yesterday was monumental! Governor Murphy signed into law the game-changing Freedom to Read Act. Thank you #AndrewZwicker @njasl.bsky.social #njstatelibrary @rustincenter.bsky.social for everything you've done to make this happen! (1/4) nj.gov/governor/new...

Day 1 of my #Holiday traditions display was a success! I'm looking forward to seeing how many more staff will share their holiday traditions. #Library doors offer a great opportunity to share information and build #community #libraries #schoollibrary

On this #transdayofremembrance I'm remembering the beautiful #CeceliaGentili whom I met at #ALA in 2023. Her life story is tremendously powerful.

Ok... I'm here! So I thought I'd start byy sharing my interview with @drtlovesbooks.bsky.social about my #FReadom to Read lesson that I teach to students. Librarians are great at sharing, especially with @schoollibln.bsky.social You can listen to it here: SLLNPodcast.libsyn.com/freedom-to-rea…