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Research has repeatedly shown that strong library media programs increase student achievement. In dozens of large-scale studies, involving over 8,700 schools and over 2.6 million students, research has consistently demonstrated that students score an average of 10-20% higher on reading and achievement tests when their school has a strong library media program.[1,2,3] This effect holds, regardless of other school conditions such as student-teacher ratio, overall per-pupil spending, student demographics and community socio-economic conditions.[1,2,3] Furthermore, qualitative research shows that the relationship is causal: Effective library media programs directly contribute to higher student achievement.[4,5] Quoted from Library Media Programs and Student Achievement, written by Andy Spinks To learn more about how school libraries enhance student achievement, job skills and life-preparedness of students, take a look at these articles. |
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