Len Bryan

Senior CTE student built me a return cart by repurposing an old AV stand. WIN!

A2: when I was a campus librarian, my students would have called the library the room of requirement. It was for quiet study or reading, making, games, karaoke, guest speakers, lessons, technology help, tutoring, events, oh, and books!
#TLSkyChat

Hi, I'm making dinner, so I'll post sporadically

A3: I set up a 3D printer in the library window & always had something printing. It brought in curious students and I was able to give them books about additive manufacturing 😃
#TLSkyChat

Fund Libraries: Tell Congress to invest in libraries.

New: Thanks to advocates from across the country, library funding was not only included in the FY26 federal budget, it was increased. Your advocacy made a difference for libraries!

Share your appreciation for the library funding measures: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag... #FundLibraries

Exactly this #tlsky #librarians #art

Nah, you're giving the people what they want!

Teachers, librarians, & homeschoolers - there's still time to sign up for this Thursday's virtual author visit - all about what goes into creating a graphic novel! @falynnk.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social

Ready to chart your course to leading with Framework 3.0? 📈

Join us this week to learn how Future Ready Librarians 3.0 supports participants' leading, innovating, and promoting equity across schools!

📅 January 29th
⏰ 5:00 PM ET

Register now: https://bit.ly/49HUqwl

EOY Report for ‘The Year of a Full-Time LMA’ In one school year, I went from running the library alone to a full-time Library Media Assistant (LMA). What a difference a year and a person can make! This needs to be the focus of my End-of-Year (EO...

In one school year, I went from running the library alone to a full-time Library Media Assistant (LMA). What a difference a year and a person can make! This needs to be the focus of my End-of-Year (EOY) report. #schoollibrarians #eoyreport ticklingtech.com/2024/05/29/e...

StarLab portable planetarium

Gonna do some space exploration with some middle schoolers in a minute. Wish me luck! #TLSkyChat

Kicking off our @futureready.org #FutureReadyLibs webinar series on January 29 with this amazing webinar and work.

Join us for Charting Your Course...Leading With Framework 3.0 with our special guests Len Bryan, Becky Calzada, and Lindsey Kimery.

Register today... buff.ly/qwoEQxv

YouTube video by Independent Lens America’s Battle Over Books (Documentary Trailer)

New trailer for @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social just dropped. If you haven’t had a chance to see it, then mark your calendars because it will be streaming on PBS and Independent Lens beginning February 9th!

youtu.be/2y151tS5Ntc?...

Bright blue promotional graphic for #TLSkyChat (Teacher Librarian Chat). A smiling illustrated person hugs a stack of books in front of outlined library shelves. Text reads: “TLSKYCHAT.COM January 28th @ 8PM EST / 5PM PT” and “WE ARE BACK!” A logo shows an open book, glasses, and a mug with the hashtag #TLSkyChat.

Are you excited?!?! #TLSkyChat is coming back next week. Our topic will be Student-Centered Libraries: Voice, Wellness, & Neurodiversity. Questions will be posted next week so STAY TUNED!

Find all things #TLSkyChat here

#TLSkyChat #TLSky #EduSky #SEL #Libraries #Library #SchoolLibraries

Librarians and other educators have essential duties to step up & address the issue any time we believe a child is being harmed. This includes being harmed by AI, and make no mistake, it is harming not only our students, but also our adults, and our society.

“Everybody’s scared, everybody’s nervous. ... Our staff of color are carrying all their papers just in case. ...
Never did I think that would be something that I would ever have to say. .. I’m sad—in disbelief and just so angry that our staff and our students are going through this.”

Pursuing Your Passions at the Library What makes you who you are? What fires you up?

There are more public libraries nationwide than there are Starbucks or McDonalds, and while they don’t have the reputation for being everywhere that those stores enjoy, public libraries remain as a valuable resource that can turn an interest into a full-blown passion.

@crow.house.gov I know you're going to support this, because you have always been amazing for freedom & for our kids. Thank you so much for your tireless service!

Hey! I don't think she's on here, but Suzi at the Colorado State Library did a whole PD on it, if my memory serves. Hope this helps!

"Throwing a Wrench in the Works (Literally): Some More Hand Tools for Your Library"

knowledgequest.aasl.org/throwing-a-w...

#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians

"Reclaiming teacher time with AI". Time for what? In the era of shrinking enrollment, be prepared for other duties as assigned, more students added to rosters, and fewer educational support personnel. Be very careful what you wish for; you just might get it.

Great example of failing forward and growth mindset.

I am running for AASL Office! Consider voting for me to represent Chapters on the AASL Board of Directors!

Mike Luckovich’s political cartoon. Armed ICE agents are standing over a gunned down Lady Liberty and a word bubble above says “she was brandishing a torch…” To the side, my directions and notes read: Spring Spotlight #2 1) Respond to the text authentically. What do you notice? 2) Consider: a) What is the author's message? b) What does this text say about America?

Every day, write over a “spotlight” as a bellringer. They study the text, write nonstop for 5 minutes, then share their ideas in small groups. It’s an incredible collegiate-level bellringer activity that ensures every student reads, writes, and speaks every class.

Tomorrow’s spotlight:

I got away from qr codes because of the throng approaching the screen, unable to get their cameras to focus. Even huge QR codes don't always work because of device settings. Shortened URLs are easy to type for most, & take up less real estate. Also, I put them on more than just the 1st slide.

#Presenting101
Check your shorteners and qrs in an incognito window.

An email from Martin Peterson to university administrators.

Martin Peterson's creative response to being banned from teaching Plato (shared with his permission).

I’ll be presenting at #FETC2026 Join me!

It's getting closer! I’m excited to share that I’ll be speaking at #FETC2026 in Orlando! 🎤✨ Join me as we explore fresh ideas, bold strategies, and game-changing innovations shaping the future of K–12 education. Let’s level up learning together, see you in January! Join me: invt.io/1bxbo8x3q6z

Len Bryan

So excited to present at #FETC next week! Check out the sessions I am leading or helping to facilitate here: www.fetc.org/speakers/len...