Legislation
The Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015: Overview of Library Provisions (November 30 2015)
This document highlights library-related provisions in P.L. 114-95, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Library and Education News
Virtual Library Legislative Day
Virtual Library Legislative Day allows library advocates to contact Congress from home
Virtual Library Legislative Day is part of the American Library Association’s (ALA) National Library Legislative Day, held each spring in Washington, D.C. This year, National Library Legislative Day will be May 2-3, 2016 Virtual Library Legislative Day activities will be held throughout the week of May 2-3, 2016, and will be an opportunity for all library advocates to make their voices heard on a national level.
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The State of America's Library Report 2015
This report discusses how libraries are functioning in our ever changing communities.
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NCTE Position Statements on Libraries
These statements advocated for libraries, and include the provision for funding which would allow for credientialed librarians in all schools, both elementary and secondary.
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School Library Impact Studies
Studies conducted nation-wide reveal the importance of school librarians, and their conclusions promote the school library as being greatly beneficial to student achievement.
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"Strong School Libraries Build Strong Students"
An infographic by the ALA to show the strength and impact of school libraries.
The American Library Association is the oldest and largest library association; This RSS provides the latest press releases from the ALA.
The National Education Association (NEA), is the largest professional employee organization in the U.S. and is devoted to improving public education. This RSS provides news releases from the organization.
Also put out by the NEA, this RSS provides feeds on National Education issues.
The American Association of School Librarians is a branch of the ALA, and this blog will support us in our job of staying up to date.
