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Protecting Missouri Students' Right to Read with HB3311

February 24, 2026

Missouri has the opportunity with HB3311 (2026) to reaffirm in state statute the values about reading and school libraries that define its public schools. These include protecting the right of students to read freely, upholding the civil rights and dignity of all students, and recognizing the professional integrity of the school librarian workforce. 

The Need for S.2685 - Establishing School Library Standards in Massachusetts

February 17, 2026

Massachusetts is currently considering S.2865, "An Act Relative to School Library Standards", legislation that would establish a statewide framework defining the essential components of an effective school library program. The bill has advanced from the Joint Committee on Education and is now before the Senate Ways & Means Committee, marking a significant step in the legislative process.

Tracking Positive School Library and Literacy Legislation in 2026

February 05, 2026

Across the country, state lawmakers are advancing legislation in 2026 that strengthens school library programs, protects students’ right to read, and invests in the future of school librarianship. While much public attention has focused on harmful censorship bills, there is also a growing body of constructive, forward-looking policy work underway in statehouses nationwide.

Revisiting the Seven Bills That Will Safeguard the Future of School Librarianship

December 18, 2025

With the rise of institutionalized book bans by the Trump Administration at Department of Defense K-12 base schools, and the effective dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education as a meaningful policy and funding partner, it is more important than ever for school library advocates to prepare for a new reality: the future of school librarianship will now be determined almost entirely at the state level.

A Win in Missouri’s Landmark Court Case Against SB775 and School Library Censorship

December 06, 2025

After a courageous, three-year fight to restore the right to read, protect the library workforce, and return books to school library shelves in Missouri, the fight ends in a legal victory. EveryLibrary is proud to join readers, parents, educators, and library professionals across Missouri in celebrating a sweeping judicial ruling that strikes down Senate Bill 775 as unconstitutional. Judge J. Dale Youngs’ decision permanently enjoins this bad law.

Standing Against Censorship and Erasure in Arkansas Schools

November 24, 2025

Parents, students, and educators in Arkansas should be able to trust that their school libraries provide diverse and age-appropriate materials, and that any questions about books are handled transparently, fairly, and in accordance with the law. Unfortunately, recent actions by two Arkansas school districts demonstrate how quickly these principles can be disregarded.

What Does a Library Media Specialist (LMS) Do in Minnesota?

October 28, 2025

School libraries are transforming, and the professionals who run them are also evolving. Today’s Library Media Specialists (LMSs) have moved beyond simply curating books to becoming certified educators who integrate technology and lead instructional strategies. However, the absence of this vital presence is becoming a prevalent problem across Minnesota. 

The Great North Star Read Together

August 12, 2025

Each participating library will host a local event—indoors, on library grounds, or in nearby public spaces—creating a statewide show of appreciation,  

Building a Collaborative School Library: The Impact of Staffing Roles

August 06, 2025

In some ways, school libraries have changed very little since the late-1800s setting of Barbara Cooney’s picture book Miss Rumphius, in which the main character works in a library “dusting books and keeping them from getting mixed up, and helping people find the ones they wanted.” (Cooney, Barbara. Miss Rumphius, Viking Press, 1982.)

School Library Musings: A Great School Library Is More than Just Books

August 06, 2025

The compact, light-filled library at Oak Grove Elementary — a TK (transitional kindergarten)  through fifth-grade school of approximately 425 students in a small town in northern California — is tucked away by itself at the back of the campus.
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