Jami Rhue thought her first stint as a school librarian would be a quick detour in her career as a classroom teacher. But by the time she was heading up her own elementary school classroom in Chicago, ...

When Leigh Knapp became her school’s first full-time media specialist, she had a vision to change the library into a place where kids felt seen and encouraged, and could discover a joy of reading.

A virtual reality field trip. A lesson on how to create a podcast. A tutorial on how to create a paper circuit board that uses LED lights. For a new generation of educators, these pursuits have ...

While some great-grandmothers are planning trips across the country or another round of golf, Kennetta Russ is setting new goals for her professional development. The 75-year-old, silver-haired Russ ...

We teachers are constantly reflecting on our practice and professional growth. We want to make sure we are doing the best for our students despite the demands of constant assessment, unanticipated ...

Writer Karen Brenner reflects on a librarian who made a special mark on her when Brenner first moved to Chicago. Writer Karen Brenner reflects on a librarian who made a special mark on her when ...

When you greet someone, often times a handshake is involved, but there is an Irving ISD librarian taking a simple handshake to the next level. Andrea Keller is the librarian at Lamar Middle School.