This last day of American Education Week is a great time to highlight school librarians.
Nebraska’s school libraries have probably changed since you were in one, especially if it has been a while since you had a child in school or were a student yourself. You might even be surprised to learn school librarians are certified teachers.
Courtney Pentland, a librarian in Nebraska and president of the American Association of School Librarians, said school librarians have the largest classroom in a school other than perhaps the gym.
“From the beginning grade to the last grade in your building — every ability level, every language background — we see and serve everyone in our buildings,” Pentland explained. “It is something we take very, very seriously. We spend a lot of time looking for materials that support various needs.”
Pentland pointed out Nebraska law…
