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SEL: Essential Skills for Tomorrow’s World

In preparing students for the essential skills that they need for the future, we have many opportunities to bring different methods and digital tools into our classroom space. When considering… read more →

Building Resilience Through Information Literacy Instruction

From climate change to the way we interact with technology and with each other, we live in a world in flux. In these challenging times, it’s easy for pessimism and… read more →

Trauma-Informed Librarianship: Interview with Healing Coach Nisha Mody

As academic librarians, we are going into the Fall semester still navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. We and many of our students have gone through additional traumatic events this past year… read more →

9 Lifesaving Remote Learning Tips for Students

Over the past year, 97% of students studying for a bachelor’s degree ended up in some form of online and remote learning. That’s a lot! It has been a rollercoaster… read more →

Trending Professional Development Topics in Our New Reality

As schools closed in March and went remote, educators were tasked with adapting new teaching strategies and online management tools. As teachers and administrators across the country changed course, the… read more →

Empowering Administrators Through Social and Emotional Learning

Being an administrator is a challenging and stressful job. So, before we begin, we’d like to say: THANK YOU.  No one signed up for Pandemic Principal-ing.  For students to succeed,… read more →

Library Instruction & Reflective Practice: Interview with Student Success Librarian Amanda M. Leftwich

As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have had to adapt our teaching practices. Reflective practice is something to consider adding to your library instruction. In this blog… read more →

Integrating Racial Literacy in Your Library Program: Resources for Consideration

According to Professor Howard Stevenson, racial literacy is the ability to identify and resolve racially stressful social interactions. It is a critical skill needed to understand lived experiences and interpersonal… read more →

Tough Conversations with Students: Racism and Mental Health

Discussing “tough” topics with younger students can seem daunting, especially with themes like racism and mental health. But that does not mean you should not have them. Conversations that revolve… read more →

Staying Motivated to Help Motivate Your Students: Utilize the Soft Skills of Career Success

Starting a new year brings renewed energy to set goals, make improvements, and take action. This year in particular, people are holding onto hope for a brighter year ahead. Yet,… read more →

SEL & Beyond: Responsible Decision-Making

Welcome to the sixth blog post of our six-part blog/workshop series on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) for grades K–12. One of the most trusted sources for knowledge about high-quality,… read more →

SEL & Beyond: Relationship Skills

Welcome to the fifth blog post of our six-part blog/workshop series on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) for grades K–12. One of the most trusted sources for knowledge about high-quality,… read more →