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School Libraries and Librarians
“ Access to a full-time, degreed school librarian increases students’ test scores, closes the achievement gap, and improves writing skills. ”
– Lance & Hofschire, School Library Journal, 2011 Discussion point
Classroom Libraries
“ Students read 50-60% more in classrooms with adequate libraries. ”
– Allington, 2007; Morrow, 2003; Neuman, 1999
What would you look for when evaluating a classroom library to determine if it was adequate?
Quantity
Organization
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