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California School Libraries Improve Social Emotional Well-being

January 30, 2025

Access to expertly staffed libraries with current, relevant, and diverse collections is an equity issue in California. California is 50th in the U.S. with 9,116 students to every 1 Teacher Librarian. 

School Libraries Ensure the Freedom to Read

January 30, 2025

Access to expertly staffed libraries with current, relevant, and diverse collections is an equity issue in California. California is 50th in the U.S. with 9,116 students to every 1 Teacher Librarian. 

California School Libraries Improve Test Scores

January 30, 2025

Access to expertly staffed libraries with current, relevant, and diverse collections is an equity issue in California. California is 50th in the U.S. with 9,116 students to every 1 Teacher Librarian.   

Transforming California School Libraries From Worst to 1st!

December 03, 2024

Our nation’s top doctor just released a health advisory calling for a community-wide response to address the crippling mental stress parents are currently facing.  You can read the full report here.

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.

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. 
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