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"Many schools are reimagining the learning spaces that some call libraries or media centers. Carolyn Foote takes us to the center of this trend to take us inside how she redesigned her learning space and the thought process behind it. As you plan your school's strategy, you'll want to have conversations about this show."

"Moving to hybrid classrooms creates an even greater challenge for building community. In hybrid classrooms, some students never see each other in person, and some students never see their teachers in person. Project-based learning provides a powerful vehicle for creating a shared learning space, one that makes it clear that all students' voices are needed and welcome in the classroom."

"Make Instruction Transparent for Students For innovative practices like Authentic Learning Experiences, PBL, Design Thinking, and STEM/STEAM, it's important to bring learners inside the instructional circle. This is the traditional space of teachers. It's like learning the magic tricks of the magicians. This approach may put magicians out of business, whereas the work of teachers improves and elevates in quality because students understand what's behind the wizard's curtain."

"Balancing rigorous academic study with joy in learning, particularly when it comes to project-based learning, may seem impossible... Teachers often define academic rigor in English as the study of challenging works of literature accompanied by in-depth literary analysis in writing. But what about projects that allow students to delve into who they are and what they are passionate about? Is there space for these projects in academic classrooms? Can we ensure that students learn concrete skills and are challenged academically while also providing them with opportunities for self-discovery and joy?"

The purpose of the Reimagining Learning Spaces project was to conduct an empirical study that would result in findings to inform the design and use of physical school facilities and examine the ways in which these constructions influence pedagogy. The study focused on newly-established school libraries in Queensland, many of which had been established with funding from the Federal Government's Building the Education Revolution economic stimulus program.

"Innovation is a process with a range of other ideas nested within it. When you peer inside you see creativity, curiosity, feedback and taking action. All interdependent and collectively they might be called innovation."

As learning environments change, school libraries must evolve from providing information to students to preparing students as engaged critical thinkers, evaluators, ethical users and entrepreneurial creators of information and knowledge.

This blog is where those who treasure children's books and reading with children, can be a part of a community. This is a space where you'll find information and tips on: Fitting daily reading with your children into your life in a way that makes it enjoyable for all Guidance on defining, choosing, and finding quality children's books Reviews of children's books old and new Suggestions for children's books as gifts Reading activities to do in the home, school or library situation Tips on dealing effectively with the challenges that sometimes arise when children are learning to read

"This is a space for educators, parents and students to build safe, inclusive and connected school communities that promote wellbeing and learning."

"Games that take students on a quest can invigorate social studies and strengthen bonds among learners. "

"Discussions that are centered in students' experiences spark more text-to-self connections and help students internalize concepts like empathy."

"Ideas for launching, relaunching and reimagining your library makerspace In this guide you'll find: When and why to create a makerspace How to launch a new space or new service Making decisions about tools and equipment Involving staff and supporting your makerspace Delivering a lean, user-driven makerspace programme." Free to download and share it.

"Getting kids to contribute in virtual classrooms takes some work, it turns out. "We keep calling this generation digital natives as if they are simply whizzes at everything computerized. They aren't," wrote Tim O'Brien on Facebook. "They need personal support, scaffolding, and reassurance that technology does not provide. It is simply a tool, not a teacher.""