Nope, we are never "just" reading during independent reading time - there are so many things happening during that time even if all you see are kids reading books. Protect every kid's right to have independent reading time in school, no matter their age… instagr.am/p/CnhEF4-M743/

Tell your colleagues about the K-7 access to Live It Earth hybrid learning programs for K-7 English and French Immersion. Available without charge to Focused Education Resources members. Read more ow.ly/vCWO50MIyJF #bcvpa #bctla #mypita #bcsta #BCScTA

Missing 14-year-old youth to locate, Joseph Chen. He was last seen on March 2 in the 16200 block of 88 Ave #SurreyBC. Police and family are concerned for his health and well-being. Please share.

So honoured to have reconnected with the VIU MED learning community. It was a powerful day of learning.

Teacher librarians with flexible schedules positively impact student achievement. BCTLA @dtla Brooke Moore DeltaSchoolDistrict

Just a reminder that librarians have detailed/specific selection criteria for purchasing books for a school library to serve the needs of all kids in the community. One parent, or group of parents, do not get to decide for ALL parents which books ALL kids should have access to.

Every student in Canada deserves and needs an excellent school library learning commons staffed by a trained professional teacher-librarian regardless of location or size of the school. More important now than ever to invest in learning for the future. canadianschoollibraries.ca/excellent-scho…

#ContestAlert 📢 To celebrate the launch of our new video and lesson plan series, we're giving away a huge selection of books for #K12 educators! 📌 Like, follow & RT to enter 📌 Contest closes May 31 Explore the Teaching through Books series at: bit.ly/3pi2cbu

Are you INFURIATED by book bans? Censorship grows out of silence. Counter censorship by speaking out and becoming an advocate for LGBTQIA+ books in your school, with great suggestions from Spencer B. Miller journal.canadianschoollibraries.ca/11-books-to-ad… 49th Shelf

June is #RainbowBookMonth. At a time when books by & about LGBTQIA+ & BIPOC individuals are under siege & library workers are facing threats & harassment for serving these communities, celebrating LGBTQIA+ voices has never been more important. bit.ly/RainbowBookMon… #PrideMonth

🏳️‍🌈June is #PrideMonth, and we have great #LGBTQ-themed books suggestions for all ages. Whether you're looking for an exciting summer romance or picture books celebrating diverse families, FVRL has something for you: bit.ly/3WKiW7W

❤️, Todd #BeWhoYouAre

This #PrideMonth, let's celebrate diversity and unity and spread love and acceptance. Together, we can make the world a kinder place for all. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

"Tolerance is always age-appropriate." Supreme Court of Canada Ruling - Chamberlain v. Surrey District School Board No. 36 [2002] 4 S.C.R. 710, 2002 SCC 86 scc-csc.lexum.com/scc-csc/scc-cs… Cdn School Libraries Alberta Teacher - Librarians MB School Library OSLA Council BCTLA Saskatchewan Library Association

Looking forward to attending again this year. Such a powerful day of learning. Who wants to join me DTLA37

Today, some of the books that shaped my life—and the lives of so many others—are being challenged by people who disagree with certain ideas or perspectives. And librarians are on the front lines, fighting every day to make the widest possible range of viewpoints, opinions, and

Always love new books for the library 📚!! Claire D'Aoust

Libraries are for everyone.

Monday Oct 23 is Canadian School Library Day. The theme of #CSLD2023 is Speak Up for School Libraries! Amplify the message that school libraries make a difference! canadianschoollibraries.ca/csld/