The NJ DOE is sponsoring free Learning Lounge sessions on 5/20 & 6/4:

“Unlock a Treasure Trove: Exploring NJ State Library Resources for K-12 Educators”

Register now!

LAST CHANCE! 5/20 (reg ends 5/17): homeroom5.doe.state.nj.us/events/details…

6/4 (reg ends 6/3): homeroom5.doe.state.nj.us/events/details…

If your district made recent staff cuts that impact the library program, please let us know by completing this form.

Please submit one form for each school being impacted.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

And we invite you to visit our Jobs listing page: njasl.org/Jobs

The NJ DOE is sponsoring free Learning Lounge sessions on 5/20 & 6/4:

“Unlock a Treasure Trove: Exploring NJ State Library Resources for K-12 Educators”

Register now!

5/20 (reg ends 5/17): homeroom5.doe.state.nj.us/events/details…

6/4 (reg ends 6/3): homeroom5.doe.state.nj.us/events/details…

while I agree with the premise: One specialist in literacy is missing from the op-ed: school librarians/ Op-Ed: A caution against rushing to change how NJ teaches children how to read njspotlightnews.org/2024/05/three-… via NJ Spotlight News

Librarians help students with independent choice &encourage a lifelong love of reading. Additionally, school libraries are most cost efficient than classroom libraries. Make sure to include librarians in literacy discussions. @njasl @njea

Mary Moyer NJ Spotlight News Excerpt: “In a post-pandemic era, we must understand that literacy rates are a symptom of larger struggles that our students are facing…2 years of hybrid/virtual schedules, amid a global pandemic, have taken a toll on students/educators” NJ Assn School Libns Steve *It's TAY-tro* Tetreault #SchoolLibrarians

Illinois, California, Maryland & soon Minnesota have all taken action to limit book bans. Let’s go, NJ! Support the Freedom to Read Bill S2421/A3446! Senator Andrew Zwicker Vin Gopal @njasl Senate President Nick Scutari NJ Assembly Democrats pam lampitt New Jersey Library Association (NJLA) literaryactivism.substack.com/p/minnesota-bi…

Super Black River Middle School Substitute Teacher Karen Riccobono visits with a student who is practicing the art of design decorating w/ henna. AMLE NJAMLE @PAMLE Black River Middle School Barbara Anna Zielonka (she/her/hers) Kenneth Piascik DisruptED Today Dr. Sam Bommarito Tim Rasinski Todd Bloch Helen Proulx NJ Assn of Colleges for Teacher Education (NJACTE) NJ Assn School Libns @West

If your district made recent staff cuts that impact the library program, please let us know by completing this form.

Please submit one form for each school being impacted.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

And we invite you to visit our Jobs listing page: njasl.org/Jobs

Join us Monday, 6/10/24 at 7pm for 'Leading in Literacy from the Library!'

You don't have to be an NJASL member to check it out - all school librarians & educators are welcome to register!

bit.ly/JUN2024LEADLIT

Don't miss the new initiative from NJASL/NJLA-CUS/ACRL - NJ (academic librarians association): TEACHING THURSDAYS!

Once a month academic librarians will hold a professional development webinar for school librarians.

Learn more: sites.google.com/view/m-o-njla-…

Final event is 5/16!

5/15 @ 7pm: “Let’s Reignite a Love of Reading - Let’s End Literacy Shaming!”

Learn how we sometimes make readers feel bad about their reading choices, and how to avoid those mistakes!

Free & open to all SLs & Ts (in NJ or not!)

Register at: bit.ly/MAY2024ENDLITS…

Don't miss the new initiative from NJASL/NJLA-CUS/ACRL - NJ (academic librarians association): TEACHING THURSDAYS!

Once a month academic librarians will hold a professional development webinar for school librarians.

Learn more: sites.google.com/view/m-o-njla-…

Final event is 5/16!

The NJ DOE is sponsoring free Learning Lounge sessions on 5/20 & 6/4:

“Unlock a Treasure Trove: Exploring NJ State Library Resources for K-12 Educators”

Register now!

5/20 (reg ends 5/17): homeroom5.doe.state.nj.us/events/details…

6/4 (reg ends 6/3): homeroom5.doe.state.nj.us/events/details…

5/15 @ 7pm: “Let’s Reignite a Love of Reading - Let’s End Literacy Shaming!”

Learn how we sometimes make readers feel bad about their reading choices, and how to avoid those mistakes!

Free & open to all SLs & Ts (in NJ or not!)

Register at: bit.ly/MAY2024ENDLITS…

5/15 @ 7pm: “Let’s Reignite a Love of Reading - Let’s End Literacy Shaming!”

Learn how we sometimes make readers feel bad about their reading choices, and how to avoid those mistakes!

Free & open to all SLs & Ts (in NJ or not!)

Register at: bit.ly/MAY2024ENDLITS…

Don't miss the new initiative from NJASL/NJLA-CUS/ACRL - NJ (academic librarians association): TEACHING THURSDAYS!

Once a month academic librarians will hold a professional development webinar for school librarians.

Learn more: sites.google.com/view/m-o-njla-…

Final event is 5/16!

5/15 @ 7pm: “Let’s Reignite a Love of Reading - Let’s End Literacy Shaming!”

Learn how we sometimes make readers feel bad about their reading choices, and how to avoid those mistakes!

Free & open to all SLs & Ts (in NJ or not!)

Register at: bit.ly/MAY2024ENDLITS…

5/15 @ 7pm: “Let’s Reignite a Love of Reading - Let’s End Literacy Shaming!”

Learn how we sometimes make readers feel bad about their reading choices, and how to avoid those mistakes!

Free & open to all SLs & Ts (in NJ or not!)

Register at: bit.ly/MAY2024ENDLITS…

Join us Monday, 6/10/24 at 7pm for 'Leading in Literacy from the Library!'

You don't have to be an NJASL member to check it out - all school librarians & educators are welcome to register!

bit.ly/JUN2024LEADLIT