HSMS Makerspace Journey
The WHY, HOW, WHERE and WHEN of HSMS Tigers Makerspace Bringing this Makerspace to South Middle School would not have happened without the coaching and support from Laura Fleming, who is a media [...]
Hunters Lane- Live in the Library Program
By Todd Duncan, Hunters Lane HS @hunterslanehigh Several years ago, after participating in the annual talent show we have here at Hunters Lane (Put on by the Choral Director), it occurred to me [...]
We Need To Change The Verb: Adolescents Want To Be Engaged Not Managed
Whenever I am at a family reunion, social gathering with friends, church picnic, or any other event with individuals who are not educators I inevitably get the sympathetic tones, the poor yous, [...]
How to Grade 75 Bibliographies in a Jiffy
This is super quick and a little sloppy, but super helpful. Sydnye Cohen and I started this system back in 2013-2014, and I thought someone else might find it useful. It is not tech-y or sexy. [...]
Promoting a Reading Culture- Part Two
Last week I shared the RHS Reading Challenge and wanted to share a little more about how we are attempting to grow and promote a reading culture here at Ryan High School. Interactive Student Book [...]
My Story: From a Job Cut to Becoming School Librarian of the Year
Kristina Holzweiss of Bay Shore Middle School, Bay Shore, NY, was named School Library Journal School Librarian of the Year in August 2015. Be sure to check out blog posts from 2015 School [...]
Do students need to follow a specific process for making and creating in a Makerspace?
In a recent blog post, I presented the 7 Attributes of a GREAT Makerspace. These attributes are meant to serve as a guide for school districts and educators as they plan Makerspaces for their [...]
Mackin Does Some Heavy Lifting So Educators Can Focus On Learning
Over the last 22 years as a middle and high school English teacher, literacy specialist, curriculum lead, English Learner Coordinator and Teaching and Learning Coordinator, I have had a [...]
