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Co-Sponsor the School Library Restoration Pilot Program in Pennsylvania - HB 2605 (2024)

October 10, 2024

Pennsylvania has lost almost 32% of its school librarians since 2010. Only two universities certify school librarians in Pennsylvania, and 54 school districts no longer employ even one certified school librarian.

Vote No on Kentucky Constitutional Amendment 2 - November 2024

August 16, 2024

EveryLibrary urges all library and educational stakeholders in Kentucky to vote NO on Constitutional Amendment 2 on the November 2024 statewide ballot.

Where Have All the School Librarians Gone?

August 05, 2024

A 2021 study noted that in the ten years between the 2008–09 and 2018–19 academic years, the number of librarians declined while the number of students and other faculty members rose. Today, less than 30% of schools have school librarians.

EveryLibrary Joins PEN, NCAC, Big Four Publishers Urging South Carolina to Halt Regulations 43-170

June 05, 2024

The Open Letter to the South Carolina state legislature expresses our serious concerns regarding proposed regulations that threaten the freedom to read in public schools. Set to take effect on June 25, these regulations introduce a stringent "two-part test" to determine the age-appropriateness and educational suitability of school materials, specifically targeting content that describes sexual conduct.

One Click to Support School Librarians!

April 24, 2024

Schools across the country are starting to finalize their budgets. In many places that means cutting school librarians.

Support the Educators for America Act!

July 06, 2023

We are thrilled to see that school librarians were included in the Educators for America Act of 2023 (H.R. 2992 and S. 1341)! Now, we need your help to show support for this tremendous legislation!  

Philadelphia Restoration Campaign Releases White Paper on School Librarians

June 28, 2023

Philadelphia Alliance to Restore School Librarians (PARSL) has released a new White Paper, “Ensuring Equity and Access to School Librarians and School Library Services in the School District of Philadelphia.” It outlines the status of school libraries in the School District of Philadelphia, provides relevant research on the impact to students, and proposes a multi-year strategic solution. 

Put an end to book bans in New Jersey!

June 15, 2023

The New Jersey House and Senate are considering bills that would put an end to book bans in the state. But we need your support of these bills!

Book Bans in Forsyth County GA Book Bans in Forsyth County GA Schools and Civil Rights Violation Are Civil Rights Violation

May 25, 2023

The Office for Civil Rights at the US Department of Education recently released a letter and resolution agreement detailing the outcome of an investigation into civil rights violations at Forsyth County (GA) School District concerning book bans and the hostile climate around the removals. 

The New Jersey Association of School Librarians and EveryLibrary Survey Legislative Candidates

May 11, 2023

Candidates running for seats in the Primary Election for the New Jersey General Assembly and Senate show overwhelming support for school libraries.
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