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I recently launched a new blog series, Makerspaces A to Z.  You can read all about the letter A, B, C and D. Thank you to all those who shared [...]

For decades there has been a lack of choices for books featuring diverse characters created by diverse authors and illustrators. In response, We [...]

I have written several times in the past about how connecting has made a difference in my practice and development as a teacher librarian. If you [...]

In any industry, one gets accustomed to the lingo, acronyms, abbreviations, and their own way of speaking.  The education system is no stranger [...]

As a child, Malala Yousafzai had a prized collection of trophies for her academic achievements, but never in her wildest dreams did she ever [...]

by Katy Larson, Classroom Specialist at Mackin Think back to your childhood home. Were there books lining your shelves and bedside tables, or [...]

As I reflect upon my own makerspace journey, I can’t help but recognize the exponential growth of makerspace products over the years.  When [...]

Nearly four years ago, Mackin featured Jarrett Krosoczka in an eMackin interview. He was well-known for his comic book/graphic novel series [...]

In a previous post, I highlighted 6 GREAT makerspace practices that captured my attention.  Here is another group of 6 that recently [...]