Elissa Malespina
@elissamalespina.bsky.social
Views are my own!
Pinned
The AI School Librarians Newsletter | Substack
Newsletter and Posts About the Intersection of School Libraries, Education and AI. Become a Paid Subscriber for Bonus Content Each Week and Access to Our Prompt Library. Click to read The AI School Li...
open.substack.com
Each week, I share cutting-edge AI tools, lesson plans, ethical discussions, and must-read articles tailored for educators and librarians. Stay informed, empowered, and ready to navigate the future of AI in education.
🔗 Subscribe now: open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
#AIinEducation #TLSky
🔗 Subscribe now: open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
#AIinEducation #TLSky
Everyone need to read this thread. As I said in my Substack post today. The book banners are not going to stop now. They will use the ruling to get books banned in other parts of the country also. And for 20 states to support that. It’s scary!
You may remember that in August, the Middle District Court of Florida ruled in favor of plaintiffs in a lawsuit over book bans in the state. He said none of the books were obscene: bookriot.com/penguin-rand...
"None Of These Books Are Obscene": Judge Strikes Down Much of Florida's Book Ban Bill
In a major win for intellectual freedom, a judge rules against Florida law that led to removing hundreds of books from school libraries.
bookriot.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Everyone need to read this thread. As I said in my Substack post today. The book banners are not going to stop now. They will use the ruling to get books banned in other parts of the country also. And for 20 states to support that. It’s scary!
I lost my job for defending diverse books.
Last week, the Supreme Court refused to hear Little v. Llano County, leaving readers in parts of the country without real protection when books are removed from libraries.
This is not theoretical. #TLSky #libraries
open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
Last week, the Supreme Court refused to hear Little v. Llano County, leaving readers in parts of the country without real protection when books are removed from libraries.
This is not theoretical. #TLSky #libraries
open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
The Supreme Court Just Redefined Censorship
What the Little v, Llano County Decision Means for Libraries, Readers and the Freedom to Read
open.substack.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:41 PM
I lost my job for defending diverse books.
Last week, the Supreme Court refused to hear Little v. Llano County, leaving readers in parts of the country without real protection when books are removed from libraries.
This is not theoretical. #TLSky #libraries
open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
Last week, the Supreme Court refused to hear Little v. Llano County, leaving readers in parts of the country without real protection when books are removed from libraries.
This is not theoretical. #TLSky #libraries
open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
A live AI system began generating extremist and antisemitic content within hours of deployment. Not hypothetical. Not hidden.
I wrote a special edition on what happened, why silence is risky, and how schools can teach students to question AI authority.
open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
I wrote a special edition on what happened, why silence is risky, and how schools can teach students to question AI authority.
open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
The AI Failure Every Educator Needs to Understand
What the Grok meltdown teaches us about trust, safety, and the future of learning.
open.substack.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:39 PM
A live AI system began generating extremist and antisemitic content within hours of deployment. Not hypothetical. Not hidden.
I wrote a special edition on what happened, why silence is risky, and how schools can teach students to question AI authority.
open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
I wrote a special edition on what happened, why silence is risky, and how schools can teach students to question AI authority.
open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
Kids Rarely Read Whole Books Anymore. Even in English Class. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/u...
Kids Rarely Read Whole Books Anymore. Even in English Class.
www.nytimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Kids Rarely Read Whole Books Anymore. Even in English Class. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/u...
Trump signed a new AI executive order. It is being framed as innovation policy, but schools are caught in the middle.
If you care about student data, transparency, or AI governance in schools, this is for you. #TLSky #ai #aied
open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
If you care about student data, transparency, or AI governance in schools, this is for you. #TLSky #ai #aied
open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
AI Policy Just Shifted. Schools Will Feel It Next
What Trump's new executive order means for librarians, educators, and student data.
open.substack.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Trump signed a new AI executive order. It is being framed as innovation policy, but schools are caught in the middle.
If you care about student data, transparency, or AI governance in schools, this is for you. #TLSky #ai #aied
open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
If you care about student data, transparency, or AI governance in schools, this is for you. #TLSky #ai #aied
open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
AI chatbots can shift opinions more than political ads. That should concern anyone working in schools.
This week’s newsletter looks at what the new research means for educators
Our students need these skills #TLSky
open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
This week’s newsletter looks at what the new research means for educators
Our students need these skills #TLSky
open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
AI Persuasion in the Classroom
What new research reveals about chatbots influencing beliefs and what educators must do next.
open.substack.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:32 PM
AI chatbots can shift opinions more than political ads. That should concern anyone working in schools.
This week’s newsletter looks at what the new research means for educators
Our students need these skills #TLSky
open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
This week’s newsletter looks at what the new research means for educators
Our students need these skills #TLSky
open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
New reporting shows several major MAGA accounts on X were run from outside the U.S. These accounts shaped debates about schools and libraries. My new special edition breaks down what this means for educators and why information literacy matters. #TLSky #EduSky
open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
The Loudest Voices Were Never Here
How foreign-run political accounts shaped U.S. debates and why information literacy matters more than ever
open.substack.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:47 PM
New reporting shows several major MAGA accounts on X were run from outside the U.S. These accounts shaped debates about schools and libraries. My new special edition breaks down what this means for educators and why information literacy matters. #TLSky #EduSky
open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
Today I got to witness one of my students learning they got a full ride scholarship to Brown thanks to QuestBridge. A few tears may have been shed. She is so deserving. If you don’t know about this amazing organization learn more here. www.questbridge.org #questbridge
QuestBridge
QuestBridge connects high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds with a thriving community and transformative educational, career, and life opportunities that help propel them to lives of fulf...
www.questbridge.org
December 1, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Today I got to witness one of my students learning they got a full ride scholarship to Brown thanks to QuestBridge. A few tears may have been shed. She is so deserving. If you don’t know about this amazing organization learn more here. www.questbridge.org #questbridge
The Heritage report and new federal loan rules line up in ways educators cannot ignore. Fields dominated by women are being pushed out of the “professional” tier. My full analysis:
#PublicEducation #GenderEqui
open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
#PublicEducation #GenderEqui
open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
The Missing Piece of the Loan Debate
What a new Heritage Foundation report reveals about the future of educator preparation
open.substack.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The Heritage report and new federal loan rules line up in ways educators cannot ignore. Fields dominated by women are being pushed out of the “professional” tier. My full analysis:
#PublicEducation #GenderEqui
open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
#PublicEducation #GenderEqui
open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
Happy Thanksgiving
November 27, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Happy Thanksgiving
Reposted by Elissa Malespina
Variety lists THE LIBRARIANS as #3 in its list of likely Best Documentary Feature Oscar picks 😳 @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social
Oscar Predictions: ‘Frankenstein’ Surges as ‘Hamnet,’ ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners’ Hold Strong
2026 Oscars predictions include contenders such as "One Battle After Another," "Hamnet," "Frankenstein," "Sinners" and "Wicked: For Good."
variety.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Variety lists THE LIBRARIANS as #3 in its list of likely Best Documentary Feature Oscar picks 😳 @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social
The new loan rules exclude education degrees from “professional” status. That affects teachers and makes it even harder to recruit certified school librarians. Details here:
#HigherEd #SchoolLibraries
open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
#HigherEd #SchoolLibraries
open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
Special Edition: The Quiet Reclassification That Leaves Educators Behind
Why the new definition of “professional degree” matters more than people realize
open.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The new loan rules exclude education degrees from “professional” status. That affects teachers and makes it even harder to recruit certified school librarians. Details here:
#HigherEd #SchoolLibraries
open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
#HigherEd #SchoolLibraries
open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
The CDC changed its vaccine–autism page, contradicting decades of research. This raises real concerns about credibility and public health. Today’s newsletter looks at what changed and what educators must do next #TLSky open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
The Most Dangerous Kind of Misinformation
When a trusted agency reverse scientific truth, communities face real har, and educators must rethink how we teach trust.
open.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:26 PM
The CDC changed its vaccine–autism page, contradicting decades of research. This raises real concerns about credibility and public health. Today’s newsletter looks at what changed and what educators must do next #TLSky open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
New post today. When public information changes or books disappear from shelves, the gaps show up in AI tools. I explain how this affects students and share ready-to-use lessons for elementary and secondary classrooms. #aied #ai #TLSky open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
The Quiet Collapse of Information Access
How disappearing federal support, shrinking databases, and uneven digitization limit what students and AI can access.
open.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:12 PM
New post today. When public information changes or books disappear from shelves, the gaps show up in AI tools. I explain how this affects students and share ready-to-use lessons for elementary and secondary classrooms. #aied #ai #TLSky open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
I am hearing that some admins are using AI tools to flag “questionable” books. I want to understand how widespread this is. Please take and/or share the survey #TLSky #AIEdu #librarysky #library open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
AI Book Flagging in Schools and Libraries, and Why I Need Your Help
Help document how AI is shaping book review and selection in today’s libraries.
open.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:38 AM
I am hearing that some admins are using AI tools to flag “questionable” books. I want to understand how widespread this is. Please take and/or share the survey #TLSky #AIEdu #librarysky #library open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
Reposted by Elissa Malespina
“These are the same politicians who call librarians groomers.”
529K views · 40K reactions | When did pedophilia become a partisan issue?
The American people deserve to know the full truth about Jeffrey Epstein and every powerful person who enabled him.
Every n...
When did pedophilia become a partisan issue?
The American people deserve to know the full truth about Jeffrey Epstein and every powerful person who enabled him.
Every name. Every flight log. Every....
www.facebook.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:20 AM
“These are the same politicians who call librarians groomers.”
Reposted by Elissa Malespina
This picture says everything about the state of our nation right now, peaceful clergy being arrested and forced face-down on the pavement.
November 15, 2025 at 3:22 PM
This picture says everything about the state of our nation right now, peaceful clergy being arrested and forced face-down on the pavement.
Reposted by Elissa Malespina
I sometimes wonder what it would look like if Schools of Education were embedded more in actual public K-12 schools rather than colleges—with the "professors" being active practitioners with their own K-12 classrooms.
Yes, messier, but maybe...better? 🤔
Yes, messier, but maybe...better? 🤔
November 15, 2025 at 3:38 PM
I sometimes wonder what it would look like if Schools of Education were embedded more in actual public K-12 schools rather than colleges—with the "professors" being active practitioners with their own K-12 classrooms.
Yes, messier, but maybe...better? 🤔
Yes, messier, but maybe...better? 🤔
Reposted by Elissa Malespina
“It is against the law for schools to allow a few people with a political or religious agenda to dictate what every child gets to read.”
Take Back the Right to Read
By Eric Stroshane and Sarah Lamdan
As each new school year begins, so too does a new wave of efforts to censor school library books. This year, the effo
www.oif.ala.org
November 14, 2025 at 1:42 PM
“It is against the law for schools to allow a few people with a political or religious agenda to dictate what every child gets to read.”
This is absolute insanity- and what so many of us librarians have been dealing with for years. A on unicorns was banned because one parent was not happy that a boy 🦄 had eyelashes…..
We have the newest casualty of the “parents rights," movement in Texas! And we can thank Sen. Angela Paxton’s “parental rights” school library bill (SB 13) for keeping Texas kids safe from Pretty Perfect Kitty Corn in Southlake, TX (Carroll ISD). @shannonhale.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 1:05 PM
This is absolute insanity- and what so many of us librarians have been dealing with for years. A on unicorns was banned because one parent was not happy that a boy 🦄 had eyelashes…..
New special edition today. I had planned to hold off, but the Department of Education’s social media post and the court ruling against its partisan shutdown messaging could not be ignored. #departmentofed #EduSky #eddepartment
open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
Ladies and Gentlemen, This is Our Department of Education
A closers look at how a federal agency crossed long standing communications norms and why educators should not ignore it.
open.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:38 PM
New special edition today. I had planned to hold off, but the Department of Education’s social media post and the court ruling against its partisan shutdown messaging could not be ignored. #departmentofed #EduSky #eddepartment
open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
AI is now being used to “flag” school library books.
The new CLCD tool, Class-Shelf Plus v3, may speed up censorship under the guise of efficiency.
This development should alarm every librarian and educator. #TLSky #EduSkyAi #libraries #censorship open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
The new CLCD tool, Class-Shelf Plus v3, may speed up censorship under the guise of efficiency.
This development should alarm every librarian and educator. #TLSky #EduSkyAi #libraries #censorship open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
The Most Dangerous AI Tool for Libraries Yet
How Class-Shelf Plus v3 quietly turns censorship into an automated workflow and why every librarian should be alarmed.
open.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:34 PM
AI is now being used to “flag” school library books.
The new CLCD tool, Class-Shelf Plus v3, may speed up censorship under the guise of efficiency.
This development should alarm every librarian and educator. #TLSky #EduSkyAi #libraries #censorship open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
The new CLCD tool, Class-Shelf Plus v3, may speed up censorship under the guise of efficiency.
This development should alarm every librarian and educator. #TLSky #EduSkyAi #libraries #censorship open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
When a middle school math teacher accidentally makes the answer to the math problem 67 or 69
November 7, 2025 at 1:27 AM
When a middle school math teacher accidentally makes the answer to the math problem 67 or 69
I wrote about how altered public information and book bans shape AI datasets and why this matters for educators and librarians. The piece includes new teaching tools for grades eight through twelve. open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
#TLSky #EduSky
#EdSkyAI #aied
#ai
#TLSky #EduSky
#EdSkyAI #aied
#ai
If the Input Is Manipulated, the Output Is Manipulated
How censored records, missing data, and politically shaped information are reshaping the AI systems we rely on.
open.substack.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:29 PM