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.

It is not a secret that many students across our nation are struggling with literacy skills, especially students from historically marginalized groups. According to the National Assessment of ...

"You can see the shift around the school," said one teacher. "... It's impressive and inspiring to see someone do something so big in an out-of-the box way." ...

U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and newly sworn-in U.S. Representative Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ-07) have reintroduced the Right ...

What makes an effective school library? School libraries have evolved from strict, quiet, hush-hush rooms to more interactive spaces with flexible seating, readily-available edtech tools, and ...

The Jackson Public Schools reading fair has been a staple of the district's educational culture for decades. Each year, students spend hours reading their chosen book, preparing presentations and ...

Libraries and librarians not only spark a love of learning; they are crucial to reversing low reading assessment scores across the country. Library bookshelves are pictured in the media center of a ...

When I worked as a school librarian at Little Elementary in Arlington, Texas, I was terrified of having a book challenged. Sometimes I would wake up at night worrying. I was afraid a parent would be ...

LAYTON — For the librarians at the Davis County Library, reading is hardly a chore; it's a way to have fun. This summer, they're giving families a way to have the library's version of fun by playing a ...

Summer vacation is coming up, and when school's out, there are plenty of opportunities for kids to keep learning. While parents can take kids to a new playground, go to the zoo, or visit a new ...