NC BOLD West 2026 Day 1 McDowell High School

North Carolina’s updated School Library Guidelines are here—celebrating the evolving role of school libraries as student-centered spaces for literacy, inquiry, and growth. Join us for a first look at how the revised guidelines position school libraries as essential learning hubs where curiosity is encouraged, readers are nurtured, and students build the skills to think critically and engage responsibly with information. Explore what’s new, what’s been clarified, and how the guidelines can support stronger programs and meaningful learning experiences in schools and districts across North Carolina.