Irene Padilla saw a lot of change in her 22 years as the Maryland State Librarian. She is retiring after June 30. Photo by Elijah Pittman. Librarians are supposed to keep quiet. Irene Padilla made her career as a librarian by speaking out. Padilla is retiring Sunday, ending a 22-year run as head of the […]
May 4—Cherokee Elementary School Librarian Gina Batie said she seeks to put books in the hands of every student. Muskogee School Superintendent Jarod Mendenhall put a set of car keys in Batie’s hand Thursday night after Batie was named MPS Teacher of the Year. Batie was chosen from among 12 MPS site Teachers of the […]
This article was originally published in Houston Landing. Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District leaders plan to cut their librarian staff in half next year, becoming the latest Houston-area district to reduce librarians amid budget cuts. Expecting a $138 million budget deficit for the 2024-25 school year, leaders of the Houston-area’s second largest school district are aiming […]
(FOX40.COM) — A Northern California librarian who amassed a large social media following by sharing videos that were filled with positivity and uplifting messages recently announced that he’ll be leaving his position in March to prioritize his mental health. Librarian Mychal Threets is resigning from his position at the Solano County Public Library to prioritize […]