provides evidence of the positive
impact of school librarians and libraries on student learning, while confirming that when school librarian staffing is reduced, student achievement in English language arts (ELA) suffers.
This document summarizes findings by the Library Research Service on
the impact of school librarians on Colorado students» CSAP (Colorado Student Assessment Program) scores from 2005 to 2011.
Something to shout about: School Library Journal article reveals first evidence of
impact of school librarian losses (and gains) on students.
Not exact matches
Cathy Sarli, a
librarian at Washington University
School of Medicine in St. Louis, specializes in research
impact assessment.
«The Ed
School's mission and priorities provide opportunities for
librarians to research the role and
impact of libraries in learning and also for
librarians to collaborate across
schools to help students and faculty build student research skills,» said Fliss.
This despite a large and compelling body
of research indicating that the
impact of school library programs on student success is derived from the teacher -
librarian.
Presenters: Marci Young, Vice President U.S. Network
Impact, United Way Worldwide; William Carpluk, Manager, Alliance Engagement, America's Promise Alliance; Serah S. Fatani, Director
of Program Evaluation & Assessment, Office
of Early Childhood Education, Chicago Public
Schools; Leslie McKinily, Director
of Preschool Programs, Chicago Public
Schools; Bobbi MacDonald, Executive Director, City Neighbors Foundation; Kate Seidl, Reading Specialist &
Librarian, City Neighbors Charter
School; and from Attendance Works, Hedy Chang, Director; and Cecelia Leong, Associate Director.
Additional measures that have a critical
impact on student achievement are reported only (not included in
schools» ratings) such as access to quality state - funded preschool; half - day vs. full - day kindergarten; the percentage
of first - year teachers; teacher turnover; teachers with certifications in their specialized area; career counselors / coaches; out -
of -
school suspensions; and whole child supports such as access to a
school - based counselor or mental health services provider; nurse or health services provider;
librarian / media specialist; and a family resource / youth service center.
We also encourage you to reach out to your Board
of Education and administration to continue to show them the positive
impact school librarians have on student learning.
One
of the articles, «A Perfect Storm
Impacts School Librarianship Numbers,» uses this data to reflect on the national, state, and local factors that together contribute to the dropping number of school libra
School Librarianship Numbers,» uses this data to reflect on the national, state, and local factors that together contribute to the dropping number
of school libra
school librarians.
Even in many affluent districts the year in year out starvation
of school funding negatively
impacted elective programs, counselors,
librarians, nurses, and other key services provided by classified personnel.
School principals and administrators who have experienced the positive results of working with high - quality, high - impact school librarians are strong advocates for the profe
School principals and administrators who have experienced the positive results
of working with high - quality, high -
impact school librarians are strong advocates for the profe
school librarians are strong advocates for the profession.
Titled SC Study Shows Link Between
School Librarians and Higher Test Scores, it is a short summary of the findings of the 2014 school library impact study... Continue rea
School Librarians and Higher Test Scores, it is a short summary
of the findings
of the 2014
school library impact study... Continue rea
school library
impact study... Continue reading →
An author
of books for young adults points to research showing that strong
school library programs led by a certified
school librarian help ALL students do better in
school, including students whose parents can't afford to provide all the resources kids need to do well in
school: «[Research] tells us that even after adjusting for factors such as parental education, father's occupation, and social class, the
impact of having books available in the home is as strong a predictor
of school success as socioeconomic status.»
Colorado State Library released an infographic snapshot
of Colorado / national studies done over the last 2 decades that show how teacher -
librarians (
school library media specialists here in Maine) have a positive
impact on student test scores.Visit the link below to access both online and scroll down to see the «printing» link http://www.lrs.org/news/2013/02/27/make-the-case-for-
school-libraries-with-our-new-
impact-studies-infographic/
We think that having professional, trained
school librarians helping kids read at grade level - and ensuring that there are books for the most disadvantaged kids in their
school libraries - is a high -
impact use
of our tax dollars.
directs the ALA Presidential Task Force on
School Librarians to lead the Association in its continued mission to address the urgent need for advocacy for school libraries and school librarians; and to address the impact of the de-professionalization and curtailment of school library instructional programs on students and student achievement, continuing to engage librarians of all types from across the association to advocate for school libraries, which are imperative to the survival and success of all libr
School Librarians to lead the Association in its continued mission to address the urgent need for advocacy for school libraries and school librarians; and to address the impact of the de-professionalization and curtailment of school library instructional programs on students and student achievement, continuing to engage librarians of all types from across the association to advocate for school libraries, which are imperative to the survival and success of all
Librarians to lead the Association in its continued mission to address the urgent need for advocacy for
school libraries and school librarians; and to address the impact of the de-professionalization and curtailment of school library instructional programs on students and student achievement, continuing to engage librarians of all types from across the association to advocate for school libraries, which are imperative to the survival and success of all libr
school libraries and
school librarians; and to address the impact of the de-professionalization and curtailment of school library instructional programs on students and student achievement, continuing to engage librarians of all types from across the association to advocate for school libraries, which are imperative to the survival and success of all libr
school librarians; and to address the impact of the de-professionalization and curtailment of school library instructional programs on students and student achievement, continuing to engage librarians of all types from across the association to advocate for school libraries, which are imperative to the survival and success of all
librarians; and to address the
impact of the de-professionalization and curtailment
of school library instructional programs on students and student achievement, continuing to engage librarians of all types from across the association to advocate for school libraries, which are imperative to the survival and success of all libr
school library instructional programs on students and student achievement, continuing to engage
librarians of all types from across the association to advocate for school libraries, which are imperative to the survival and success of all
librarians of all types from across the association to advocate for
school libraries, which are imperative to the survival and success of all libr
school libraries, which are imperative to the survival and success
of all libraries;
The Professional Standards were written to correlate with other national and state standards and Guidelines including AASL, ISTE, Partnership for 21st Century Skills, ALA / AASL Standards for Initial Preparation
of School Librarians, CCSSO's Model Core Teaching Standards, NBPTS, the 2011 NC State
School Technology Plan,
IMPACT Guidelines, and State Board
of Education priorities and policies
«The
Impact of New York's
School Libraries on Student Achievement and Motivation: Phase I.» American Association
of School Librarians.
Several library
impact studies suggest test scores tend to be higher where administrators, teachers, and
librarians themselves think
of the
school librarian as a
school leader; as a teacher, co-teacher, and in - service professional development provider; as a curriculum designer, instructional resources manager, and reading motivator; and as a technology teacher, troubleshooter, and source
of instructional support (Lance & Schwarz, 2012).
To further fuel this ranking frenzy, Joe Hodnicki at Law
Librarian Blog took this latest Leiter ranking
of law professor placements, added in Leiter's earlier ranking
of law faculties based on scholarly
impact, and then lined it all up against the U.S. News & World Report 2008 rankings
of the best law
schools, to produce this chart: A Jury
of One's Peers: Ranking Law
School Reputations.