FETC 2027 Keynote Announced.....Power Players, The Next Generation Is Already In The Game!

 

There is a lot of talk about AI in education right now. And while no one has all the answers, 86 percent of students are already using it. That gap between where students are and where our systems are is real — and it is exactly what I am heading to FETC 2027 to dig into.

Student voice. AI access. Technology used with intention. Pathways to career and college. These are not abstract ideas. They are the conversations happening in my building every day.

You can read all about the speakers here in the special press release. 

If they are on your mind too, join me in Orlando January 26-29. 

You can register here today, friends. Use my code SMILLER10 for 10% off. 

Join Me For The Upcoming Follett Content Webinar...STEM in the School Library....Hands-On Activities That Support Learning Across Subjects!

 

I would love to invite you to the upcoming Follett Content webinar, STEM in the School Library...Hands-On Activities That Support Learning Across Subjects! 

As shared in the invite...

What happens when STEM meets storytelling, creativity, and collaboration? Your school library becomes a place where students can explore new ideas, solve problems, and make connections between what they’re learning in the classroom and the world around them.

Shannon McClintock Miller is back to share how hands-on STEM activities can become a meaningful part of your school library program. From connecting STEM to literacy and core subjects like social studies to collaborating with classroom teachers, Shannon will share practical ideas that bring learning to life and keep students engaged.

In this session, you’ll:

• Discover hands-on STEM activities that spark curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving.

• Explore ways to connect STEM with literacy, reading, social studies, and other core subjects.

• Learn how collaboration with classroom teachers can create meaningful, cross-curricular learning experiences.

• Find approachable STEM activities and resources you can adapt for different grade levels.

• Walk away with practical ideas for making STEM an engaging part of your school library program.

Whether you’re just getting started with STEM or looking for fresh ways to build on what you’re already doing, you’ll leave with ideas and inspiration you can put to work in your library.

Can’t make it live? Register anyway, and we’ll send you the recording after the session.

You can register here. I hope to see you there, friends.

Become A Digital Navigator....Join Us On November 9th To Learn How To Help Families Navigate Today's Digital World!

 

We would love to invite you to become a Digital Navigator and help families navigate today's digital world. 

A Digital Navigator is a trusted educator or community leader who helps students and families build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to use technology safely, responsibly, and effectively.

Digital Navigators help families make sense of real-world digital challenges—from social media, screen time, and online safety to digital citizenship, misinformation, and artificial intelligence. They connect people with practical information, trusted resources, and learning opportunities they can use in everyday life.

On November 9, 2026 at 2:00pm EST, you can join us for a free 30-minute training to learn more about the Digital Navigator Network, explore the free resources available to members, and hear details about the Digital Literacy Community Engagement opportunity. 

You can register here.  

I hope we see you to learn how to become a Digital Navigator too.