National Literacy Month Bonus: The 21st Century School Library with Ryan Tahmaseb
The Be Podcast Network, an organization of more than four dozen engaging shows dedicated to education, and Reading Is Fundamental are partnering during National Literacy Month to share high-impact conversations about literacy with more than 40 unique episodes featuring conversations about the state of children’s literacy nationwide, best practices for reading instruction and engagement, strategies to foster the joy of reading in school and at home, and much more.
The Authority Podcast revisits a conversation with Ryan Bani Tahmaseb, originally published in October 2022. They discuss his book The 21st Century School Library: A model for innovative teaching & learning.
This episode is being republished as part of the National Literacy Month campaign, presented in partnership by the Be Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental.
The episode covers:
- How administrators and teachers can lean on the library to support teaching, learning, and innovation
- The modern role of a school librarian – and what is still misunderstood
- How librarians can be a valuable resource to new teachers
- The benefits of engaging students in hands-on learning
- How to “revitalize research” so students can develop original work that shows their learning
- Balancing free exploration with important lessons on information literacy and digital literacy
- The librarian’s role in supporting inclusivity