Information for Families

AASL Parent Advocate Toolkit From the American Association of School Libraries, a step-by-step guide with resources for school library advocacy.

Reading Aloud Tips for Parents & Teachers A bibliographic list of resources from the Literacy Connections blog.

Read Aloud 15 Minutes An organization that works to make reading aloud every day for at least 15 minutes the new standard in child care.

*For book lists and children’s & young adult bibliographies, check out the What Should I Read Next? section of the Reading page on this website.

Cyber Safety Campaign of the Boston Public Schools This page contains links to digital literacy & citizenship resources for students, families, and teachers, including the BPS Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for technology.

Common Sense Media Common Sense is the leading independent nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids thrive in a world of media and technology. We empower parents, teachers, and policymakers by providing unbiased information, trusted advice, and innovative tools to help them harness the power of media and technology as a positive force in all kids’ lives.