All4Ed’s Future Ready Schools® Launches Future Ready Librarians® Framework 3.0

Updated Framework Expands Literacies, Embraces AI, and Reinforces Librarians as Leaders of Innovation and Equity

Washington, D.C. — [October 16, 2025] — All4Ed’s Future Ready Schools® (FRS) today announced the release of the Future Ready Librarians® Framework 3.0, an updated framework that positions school librarians as catalysts for learning, innovation, and equity in today’s rapidly changing educational landscape.

Originally launched in 2016 at ISTE alongside generous founding support from Follett Content, the Future Ready Librarians program has continually evolved to meet the needs of librarians, schools, and communities. Follett Content has remained a committed partner of the vibrant professional learning network. With more than 6,000 members and a growing social media community of 30,000, the program is stronger than ever—empowering librarians to lead educational transformation across the nation.

Updated with guidance from a national advisory group of leading librarians and innovators, Framework 3.0 reflects the evolving role of librarians in preparing students for life, learning, and work. The new version introduces priorities and language to address emerging literacies, responsible use of artificial intelligence, and the creation of inclusive, flexible learning environments.

Key Updates in Framework 3.0

• From Literacy to Literacies: Expands focus to include media, digital, news, information, financial, health, and AI literacies, while protecting every student’s freedom to read diverse and inclusive materials.
   
• Curriculum & Instruction: Adds emphasis on guiding the responsible use of AI, ensuring educators and students use artificial intelligence ethically, creatively, and transparently.
   
• Data & Privacy: Strengthens attention to the ethical use of research, AI, and information, preparing students to be responsible digital citizens.
   
• Use of Space & Time: Reimagines libraries as collaborative, flexible, and inclusive environments that promote well-being, inquiry, and partnership across the school community.
   
• Collaborative Leadership: Positions librarians as leaders who go beyond the library to align with district priorities, drive systems-level change, and inspire innovation.
   

“School librarians are uniquely positioned at the intersection of curriculum, technology, and student engagement,” said Amy Loyd, CEO of All4Ed. “Framework 3.0 ensures they have the vision and tools to lead in this moment—supporting multiple literacies, advancing equity, and helping schools integrate AI responsibly and ethically.”

Britten Follett, CEO of Follett Content, added, “Future Ready Librarians is my proudest accomplishment at Follett. We worked alongside All4Ed and library leaders to cultivate this guide for the library world on how to emerge as leaders. This framework helps define their job descriptions and has become a rubric for their self-evaluation. As the definition of Future Ready evolves, so should the role of an effective school librarian. Framework 3.0 is the perfect tool for librarians to have conversations with their principals and superintendents about the ways in which school librarians can continue to provide solutions to the literacy crisis and safely embrace new technologies.”  

About Future Ready Librarians®

The Future Ready Librarians® Framework 3.0 is aligned with the broader Future Ready Schools® Framework and provides school and district leaders with a research-based guide for empowering librarians to lead, teach, and support educational transformation. Generously and continuously supported by Follett Content, the program offers webinars, summits, podcasts, and professional learning opportunities that elevate the role of librarians as leaders and innovators in education.

Access the Framework

The full framework and supporting resources are available at futurereadylibrarians.org, or by contacting your Follett Content representative.

About All4Ed

All4Ed is a national nonprofit advocacy organization committed to expanding equitable educational opportunities for students of color, from low-income families, and other marginalized groups. From the classroom to Congress, All4Ed advances educational transformation by championing policies and practices that ensure all students graduate prepared for college, career, and life. All4Ed’s Future Ready Schools® (FRS) is a nationwide network that empowers K–12 leaders to reimagine teaching and learning. Using a research-based framework, FRS helps districts create inclusive, student-centered, and future-focused learning environments that meet the needs of all learners.

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