Britten Follett, Author at eSchool News

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A fifth-generation family member, Britten Follett is CEO at Follett Content Solutions, which has long been the No. 1 provider of content and technology solutions to school libraries at more than 70,000 schools and school districts. She has led Follett’s PreK-12 business since September 2019 and is responsible for providing leadership, strategic direction, and business development. In September 2020, Publishers Weekly named her a “PW Star Watch” honoree, one of 40 professionals singled out from the North American publishing industry.

Latest posts by Britten Follett (see all)

More than a passion project, literacy advocacy takes a village - February 20, 2024
You’re my hero - December 1, 2023
What students are reading - October 11, 2023

Literacy

More than a passion project, literacy advocacy takes a village

February 22, 2024February 20, 2024 by Britten Follett

There are literacy advocacy villages everywhere, filled with educators who advocate for and create readers.

Whether it’s individuals with a passion project or organizations that exist exclusively to help connect students with books, it takes a village to advocate for literacy.

Teaching Trends

You’re my hero

December 1, 2023 by Britten Follett

So many educators give of themselves to help students become successful members of society--let's recognize them for the heroes they are.

I’ve always hated being put on the spot to answer some version of this question: “Who is your role model? Who inspired your career? Who is your hero?”

Literacy

What students are reading

October 11, 2023 by Britten Follett

Librarians and teachers can look to reading trends as a way to connect students with their next favorite book

let’s take a look at what students are reading in school libraries and classrooms across the country. Here are the top requested titles according to trend reports in…

Literacy

Books, ebooks, and audiobooks, oh my!

July 4, 2023 by Britten Follett

The discussion around audiobooks, books, and ebooks should focus on providing equitable access to all formats for all students.

Despite my affinity for audiobooks, looking at the book industry sales figures, it is clear print is still king. I agree, there’s nothing like turning the page of…

Teaching Trends

10 reasons we love teachers

May 9, 2023 by Britten Follett

celebrate our students’ wins and teach them lessons through their mistakes every day of the school year

Just seven days a year to celebrate teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week is hardly sufficient. After all, they celebrate our students’ wins and teach them lessons through their…

School Library Innovations

10 reasons we love school librarians

December 12, 2023March 13, 2023 by Britten Follett

School librarians play a critical role in teaching, learning, research, and sharing information

Gone are the days when a school librarian’s job was defined by shushing, rocking, and reading. While reading out loud and building a love of literacy is still…

School Library Innovations

Building culture and community takes more than a committee

December 12, 2023February 9, 2023 by Britten Follett

No matter an organization's shape or size, it takes more than a leader to make change and transform culture--it takes all of us, including school librarians.

When organizations are mindful and deliberate about generating and maintaining a sense of teamwork and shared goals, team members are put at ease and more productive. The same…

Literacy

The phonics fix?

January 26, 2023December 14, 2022 by Britten Follett

Some teachers are reconsidering the role phonics plays in modern elementary education and turning more often to a science of reading approach

Much like the return of Cabbage Patch Kids, He-Man, and the Lite Brite I saw at the store on Black Friday, we’re living in an era where what’s…

SEL Trends

When I grow up: Nurturing girls to become leaders

January 25, 2023November 22, 2022 by Britten Follett

Parents, teachers, and mentors can help better prepare young girls--mentally and technically--for leadership roles and to become leaders.

Growing up, I was the class vice-president; the de facto leader of every group project ever assigned; elementary and high school valedictorian; and the captain of my sports…

District Management

Education’s Great Resignation

September 21, 2022 by Britten Follett

For the first time in history, district officials say veteran teachers are considering jobs outside of education in the Great Resignation.

Is it another symptom of The Great Resignation facing many sectors in America? Is this an esoteric threat to public education?

District Management

110% humidity, 100% human collaboration

July 29, 2022 by Britten Follett

Collaboration is critical as librarians, teachers, and administrators help students come back to the classroom after the pandemic

This summer, thousands of educators and vendors who serve education descended on New Orleans and braved 110% humidity for the first “back to normal” conference for the International…

COVID-19 Update

What are your reasons to celebrate this school year?

May 26, 2022 by Britten Follett

This school year has been like no other in recent history--here's how teachers are reflecting and looking ahead

We can all agree that the challenges we’ve seen in the last two years are unprecedented. However, when we consider all that’s happened and all that we’ve learned,…

More than a passion project, literacy advocacy takes a village

You’re my hero

Books, ebooks, and audiobooks, oh my!

10 reasons we love teachers

10 reasons we love school librarians

Building culture and community takes more than a committee

The phonics fix?

When I grow up: Nurturing girls to become leaders

Education’s Great Resignation

110% humidity, 100% human collaboration

What are your reasons to celebrate this school year?

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Long Island, NY School District Addresses Youth Mental Health Crisis With Opening of New Wellness Center

New Research Reveals Vital Professional Learning Insights

AI-Enabled Personal Professional Learning MicroGrant Announced Targets Teachers and Coaches (K-6)

The National Center on Intensive Intervention Adds Classworks® Evidence-Based Reading Intervention to Academic Interventions Tools Chart

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