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About the Session:

A cozy, organized classroom library isn’t just cute—it’s powerful. Meg Anderson shares how her simple library system boosts reading engagement and test scores. With labeled bins, student-friendly setups, and low-effort upkeep, she’ll help you create a space where kids can’t wait to grab their next book. 📚🧡🏷️

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Meet Meg:

Meg is a veteran classroom teacher who just retired with more than 30 years of teaching experience in grades 2 to 6. She has her masters degree in curriculum and instruction and an administrative license as well. Her passion is helping teachers and students find the joy in teaching and using creative and innovative research-based strategies to reach every learner.

Her blog and curriculum resources are designed to make teaching easier, more meaningful, and more powerful for teachers. She makes her home in Wisconsin with her husband Jim and her two cats, Milo and Ruby. She has two adult sons, one who lives in St. Louis and works as a data scientist. Her younger son has severe special needs and lives in a group home close to her so she can visit daily.

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🎤 Teacher Summer Talks is hosted by Heidi and Emily from Second Story Window. They love helping teachers elevate what matters and simplify the rest. Connect with them on their podcast, Teacher Approved, and on Instagram at @2ndstorywindow.