April is National School Library Month! We know that building and growing a school library is extremely challenging. This month’s resources aim to provide you with ideas and resources to grow and develop your school or classroom libraries.
Collecting Books and Building a Library Space at Your School
Trying to grow your classroom library and not sure what books to purchase? Seek advice from The Children’s Book Reviewwho publish reviews and curated book lists among other great resources.
Check out the Book Bundlerwhere you can purchase quality used children’s books in bulk at great prices!
Several free apps make it possible to access digital books through your local library instantly! All students, parents, or teachers need is a library card! Check out Hoopla Digital orLibby to learn more.
EPIC also offers educators access to thousands of high-quality books for free in the classroom!
Explore other free options for digital reading in this blog post from Differentiated Teaching!
Did You Know?
The Student Learning and Partner Success team at Step Up for Students is hosting a Choice in Education Celebration for teachers in May with inspiring speakers, giveaways, and more! This FREE event is open to all SUFS school leaders and educators. Click here to register!
Step Up for Students has a blog called reimaginED that examines and reports on how expanded education choice options are transforming K-12 education in Florida and the nation. The most recent article explores the law that was just passed expanding the scholarship program to law enforcement officers. Read the story here and be sure to subscribe!