This document discusses the importance of school libraries and licensed librarians/library media specialists. It notes that students and teachers are at a disadvantage without access to these resources, as they are less likely to learn important skills and understand digital citizenship. The document also highlights research showing that student achievement increases by 10-20% when schools have libraries staffed by certified librarians. However, it notes that many schools nationwide lack these resources, with over 75% of schools in Philadelphia not having a librarian or library.
8. Rpongsaj. “Locked Doors.”4 Nov. 2006. Flickr Creative Commons Pool. 19 Mar. 2008. <http://www.flickr.com/photos/pong/288223209/>. are at a significant disadvantage.
9. They are less likely to learn and practice 21st century skills of information and technology literacy.
10. They are less likely to understand the importance of digital citizenship in today’s world.
12. “ Children and teachers need library resources–especially books and the expertise of a librarian to succeed.” First Lady, and former school librarian, Laura Bush
32. you saw and heard someone you admired enjoying the experience,
33. someone led you to the world of books even before you could read,
34. let you taste the magic of stories , took you to the library , and allowed you to stay up later at night to read in bed. Jim Trelease, author The Read Aloud Handbook
35. You become a reader because you saw and heard someone you admired enjoying the experience, someone led you to the world of books even before you could read, let you taste the magic of stories , took you to the library , and allowed you to stay up later at night to read in bed. Jim Trelease, author The Read Aloud Handbook
41. In California, only 23% of schools have a credentialed library media teacher on campus. California Department of Education 2004/2005. <http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/cr/lb/libstats.asp>.
42. Nearly 40% of all PA public schools are without a librarian and school library. (estimated 2006-07 data, there are 3,568 public schools and 2,248 school librarians)
43. In Philadelphia, more than 75% of the city’s 265 public schools do not have a librarian or a library.
55. successfully lobbied state legislators for $4 million in emergency bridge funding.
56. They continue to lobby to ensure students across the state have library programs and certified librarians.
57. “ Spokane Moms.” 1 Feb. 2008. ALA Fund Our Future Flickr Group . 24 Mar. 2008. <http:// www.flickr.com/photos/ala_members/sets/72157603853026097/ >.
58. They continue to lobby to ensure students across the state have library programs and certified librarians.
59. The Washington State legislature is rethinking the meaning of the phrase basic education.
81. collaborate and create traditional papers blog podcast streamed video storyboard concept map digital storytelling public service announcements student-produced digital instruction present
82. demonstrate information ethics documentation digital citizenship Creative Commons safety respect for intellectual property academic integrity intellectual freedom
83. pursue personal & aesthetic growth independent reading viewing listening author visits school-wide reading initiatives poetry slams galleries of student work video book trailers collections that meet needs of all learners book fairs review blogs podcast reviews book clubs booktalks
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85. Research shows the highest achieving students attend schools with good library media centers.
86. The library media specialist builds age & developmentally appropriate collections
97. Nationwide data available at: Library Research Service Research and Statistics About Libraries,"Impact Studies." http://www.lrs.org/impact.asp Other statistics available from the American Library Association: http://ala.org/ala/issues/issuesadvocacy.cfm Thanks to Doug Johnson and the librarians of MEMO for their advocacy ideas. Thanks to Deb Kachel, Mansfield University, for local statistics. For more information on the Spokane Moms http://www.fundourfuturewashington.org/