Why?  How many times does a five year old ask that question in a day?  It is one of the most important questions. In general, adults squelch it by saying "because I said so!"

The annual national conference of the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) will be held this fall in Sacramento on September 19-21, 2008. The conference focus is for libraries serving a population of 25,000 or fewer. Conference information and registration is available at www.webjunction.org/arsl .

In light of recent conversations regarding teaching students in the 21^st century, this article from eSchool News provides information from recent research in regard to technology and student learning.

Tech encourages students' social skills
Studies illustrate how some classroom technology can lead to student collaboration