Investing in School Libraries and Librarians To Improve Literacy Outcomes americanprogress.org/article/invest… ALA Public Policy & Advocacy AASL

ALA applauds the U.S. Department of Education new rule prohibiting discrimination against LGBTQ+ students and library workers at federally funded institutions, which will bolster the freedom to read!

NEW DEADLINE: Time is running out to get Congress to #FundLibraries. Letters in support of library funding in the House close on May 1st! Libraries in every state rely on federal support. Make your voice heard for libraries and take action now: bit.ly/FundLibrariesF…

📚📚Where do kids develop a lifelong love of reading and learning? (Hint: libraries) What are some best practices? Check out the new study from IMLS: Research on Motivation, Literacy and Reading Development: A Review of Best Practices #FundLibraries bit.ly/3UFOpZr

Check out testimony from Rep. Jim McGovern - he discusses projects made possible by the Innovative Approaches to Literacy program, for which he is a congressional champion! youtube.com/live/Du-r6Og3q…

🍎 Congrats to Raul M. Grijalva (D-AZ-7), champion of federal funding for school libraries & winner of AASL’s 2023 Crystal Apple award! Past AASL President Kathy Lester & ALA’s Kevin L Maher delivered the award to his staff on Capitol Hill. Help #FundLibraries: bit.ly/fundlibrariesF…

Lois Langer Thompson has done amazing work with Sno-Isle Libraries to expand digital equity and access programs—and it was great to meet with her one last time before her retirement! Her work is a great reminder of why libraries are such an important part of our communities.

This election, make sure you and your community are #ReaderVoterReady! Use our tools to get registered, informed, and ready to vote in November. From partnership guides to shareables and event ideas, we have the resources for your library: ala.org/advocacy/reade…

ALA staff were proud to join our partners with Cmte for Ed Funding on the Hill yesterday! From libraries to universities, from K-12 to vocational schools, our country relies on its educators to grow and thrive. The federal budget MUST reflect the importance of education. #Time4EdFunding

Is your library - and your community - #ReaderVoterReady? Join library leaders from across the country on 8/6 @ 11am Central to learn how you can level up your library's voter engagement! Register: bit.ly/ReaderVoterRea… Find more tools & info: ala.org/readervoterrea…

Want to join the 948,000 public servants who have had their student loans forgiven through the PSLF program? Join our webinar on Wednesday, October 2 at 3:30pm ET to understand if you qualify and learn how to apply. Sign up here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #loanforgiveness

FUNDING: 🌟 IMLS is accepting proposals for FY25 Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian & National Leadership Grants for Libraries programs! 📅Deadline: 9/20/24 📚LB21: Build a diverse, skilled library workforce 🔍NLG-L: Enhance services & engagement 🔗More: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USIML…

Next week, 8/31! Join our partner People For the American Way's #GrandparentsForTruth at their rally in Washington, DC. #UniteAgainstBookBans with advocates of all ages and celebrate everything books can do to enlighten, uplift, and improve the lives of children: uniteagainstbookbans.org/grandparents-f…

Expand Library Digital Equity Services with New Funds Now! ala.org/pla/education/…

IMLS is accepting applications for the Native American Basic Grants (NAB) program until February 4, 2025. #imlsgrant #nativecommunities imls.gov/grants/availab…

On the Hill, advocating for education and libraries today with Cmte for Ed Funding members! Visiting Congressional leaders on Capitol Hill to discuss the importance of federal education funding #CEFHillDay

Thank you to Grace with Rep. Steve Womack for meeting today to discuss federal support for education and libraries! Arkansas educators and librarians use federal resources to deliver needed services to students and patrons every day. #CEFHillDay Cmte for Ed Funding

Great meeting Amy with Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez to discuss their support for education and library funding today. Educators and librarians in Washington rely on federal support to guarantee a consistent level of services. #CEFHillDay Cmte for Ed Funding

Wisconsin educators and librarians appreciate support of Rep. Mark Pocan for education and library federal funding. Our future depends on prepared students! Supporting libraries supports Wisconsin communities. #CEFHillDay Cmte for Ed Funding

Pleasure to meet Marquise with Rep. Mark Pocan during Cmte for Ed Funding #CEFHillDay. Libraries in Wisconsin appreciate your support!