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VAASL at the Norfolk Admirals Game

Jan 03, 2025 7:05 PM EST

The Virginia Association of School Librarians

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Join us at Scope Arena as the Norfolk Admirals face off against the Wheeling Nailers on January 3rd for Teachers and Educators Night! We’re excited to honor the incredible contributions of teachers and educators in our community. This thrilling game promises to bring excitement and energy, and we invite all educators to come out for a night of fun and camaraderie. Enjoy special activities and recognition throughout the evening as we celebrate the hard work and dedication of those who shape our future. Connect with fellow teachers and hockey enthusiasts while cheering on your team!

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Fall Conference Feedback

Thank you all so much for joining us last week in Williamsburg for VAASL 2024. It was so exciting to have over 700+ school librarians in one space learning, sharing, and growing as professionals. We hope you had a wonderful time.

As we begin to think about the 2025 conference, we would love your feedback. Please fill out this short 10 question survey about the conference.  The information will be useful to our Conference Planning Committee as they begin to work on our 50th Anniversary Conference – Nov. 5th-7th, 2025 in Williamsburg, VA.

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NEW! VAASL One Pagers

NEW! VAASL One Pagers

Over the summer, the VAASL Board worked on various important librarian topics to start creating helpful one pagers for our membership to use. Check out the first ones here. They can be navigated to selecting "Resources" and then "One Pagers." Note: You must be logged in to view this content. 

Stay tuned for more to be added!

Shop the VAASL Conference Bookstore!

You can now purchase books online before the conference and simply pick them up at our booth (402) during VAASL. No need to worry about books selling out—secure your copies in advance!

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AASL Commends the Free to Read Project

AASL Commends the Free to Read Project

AASL commends Virginia Local Kate Lindley for her Free to Read Project to create free banned books libraries. Read more about this awesome project at: https://www.ala.org/news/2024/08/aasl-commends-free-read-project

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Free Generative AI Course

The Future of Learning with Germanna College

Date
Wed, Sep 25 2024, 8:30am - 12:30pm
Address
VA United States

Multiple dates · 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. · In person

Germanna is collaborating with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to offer free workshops across the Commonwealth that advance the use of Generative AI in K-12 classrooms. Participants will explore how to revolutionize the classroom and empower students with cutting-edge AI technology.

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2024 Awards & Scholarship Winners

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Administrator of the Year: MJ Rodney

Mr. MJ Rodney currently serves as the Principal of Providence Middle School in Chesterfield County, Virginia. He has previously served as an associate and assistant principal, SOL coach, social studies, and CTE teacher. MJ is in his third year as a student in VCU's Doctorate of Educational Leadership program. When not supporting his school or writing a dissertation, MJ enjoys volunteering at the YMCA as a youth coach and at his church in various education and youth ministry roles.

 

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Vote on Proposed Changes to Constitution and By-Laws

Vote on Proposed Changes to Constitution and By-Laws

Dear VAASL members, 

 

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