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Summer Reading Resources: Journals, Author Studies, and More
March 27, 2026
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Summer break doesn't have to mean a reading break. The research is clear: students who participate in summer reading consistently over the summer maintain their skills, and students who don't often return in the fall behind where they left off. The National Summer Learning Association estimates that students can lose up to two months of…
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The CTE credentials prove the test. What proves the work?
Industry-recognized CTE credentials prove a student passed an assessment.
August 14, 2026
10 min read
What is a career portfolio?
What is a career portfolio? Find out in this post and get a template to remix!
August 14, 2026
10 min read
Employability skills are required. Proving them is the hard part.
Skip the blank page. This librarian portfolio template turns student work you already have into a case for your program's impact.
August 14, 2026
10 min read
Work-based learning happened. Where’s the record of it?
Most work-based learning goes undocumented once the placement ends. Here's how to capture it as it happens and build an internship portfolio along the way.
August 14, 2026
10 min read
The new AASL standards: proving your library program’s impact
The AASL standards' second edition raises the bar on evidence of impact. Here's what that means for your library program, and where to start.
August 13, 2026
10 min read
Five school library lesson plans you can run in one block
What a strong high school data science curriculum looks like, with real-world hooks students care about and a ready-to-use notebook.
August 13, 2026
10 min read
Digital citizenship for students, taught through story
Skip the blank page. This librarian portfolio template turns student work you already have into a case for your program's impact.
August 13, 2026
10 min read
A tech coach toolkit for getting the Kami family off the ground this year
A tech coach's toolkit for rolling out Kami App, Companion, and Book Creator this year: certifications, training, and ready-to-share resources.
July 14, 2026
3 min read
Getting started with Kami Companion for back to school
What Kami Companion means for your classroom this year, how to use it well from day one, and how to get your team access if you don't have it yet.
July 14, 2026
3 min read
Getting started with Kami App for back to school
A first-week setup guide for Kami: create your account, build your first assignment, teach students the tools, and find training that lasts all year.
July 14, 2026
3 min read
Getting started with Book Creator for back to school
A back-to-school setup path for Book Creator: create your account, get certified, find training resources, and build a workflow that scales.
July 14, 2026
3 min read
Back-to-school activities for elementary students that build community fast
Free back to school templates for elementary classrooms: journals, social stories, and goal-setting tools ready to remix in Kami and Book Creator.
July 14, 2026
3 min read
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