Why Every School NEEDS a Certified Librarian (Part I)

In this S1E16 Schoolutions Teaching Strategies interview, discover how certified school librarian K.C. Boyd revolutionized reading culture, secured $3.25 million in funding, and became a fierce advocate for student access. From taking a school from worst to excellent in 4 years to rebuilding 8 libraries in underserved communities, K.C. shares her proven strategies for student engagement, inclusive teaching, and education transformation.🔥 What You'll Learn:• How to build strong home-school connections through transparent communication• Innovative teaching strategies that boost student motivation and participation• Effective approaches to culturally responsive teaching and equity in education• Professional development insights for empowered educators• School leadership tactics that create lasting school improvement• Ways to support the whole child through inclusive classroomsPerfect for: teachers, education coaches, school administrators, parents, instructional leaders, school counselors, and anyone passionate about student success and thriving students.ChaptersPart 1:0:00 - Introduction to K.C. Boyd, 2022 School Librarian of the Year2:15 - Educational Journey and Family Inspiration5:30 - Transforming Wendell Phillips Academy (Last to Excellence)8:45 - Building Teacher Collaboration and Student Engagement12:20 - Rebuilding 8 Libraries in East St. Louis16:10 - Digital vs. Print Books Discussion18:30 - Chi School Librarians Advocacy Work21:45 - The DC Read-In Protest Strategy24:00 - Winning $3.25 Million for 36 SchoolsPart 2:26:30 - Balancing Multiple Leadership Roles29:15 - News Literacy and Digital Citizenship32:00 - Building a 4,269 sq ft Library Collection35:20 - Student Relationships and Book Selection38:45 - Addressing Book Bans and Censorship42:30 - Importance of Certified Librarians45:15 - Makerspace Programs and Digital Literacy48:30 - Virtual Learning During Pandemic51:00 - Social Media and Professional Networks54:15 - Advice for Future LibrariansSome of Many Awards, Honors & Published Writing Highlighting K.C.’s Work:Ace Advocate: K.C. Boyd Is 2022 School Librarian of the Year (School Library Journal, 2022)Recipient of the 2022 School Librarian of the Year Award and Scholastic's ‘15 Librarians to Follow on Instagram’Librarian K.C. Boyd an advocate for students, community, profession (News Literacy Project, 2021)School Libraries 2021: Advocacy is a Necessary Part of the Job for School Librarians (School Library Journal, 2021)2020 Distinguished Service Award, District of Columbia Library AssociationK.C. Boyd, School Librarian, Answers Our Questions! (Every Library - The Medium  2018) K.C. Boyd: A Leader for Readers (School Library Journal, 2016) #JAReaders #KCSaidIt #TrojanLMCMakerspace #workWOKEWhen teachers, coaches, administrators, and families grow together, they create schools where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged, supported, and ready to thrive.