Why Is the Largest Classroom in the School Empty?:
With the change from NCLB to ESSA, the role of school librarians and effective school library programs are integrated into federal education policy. Studies show that library programs staffed by certified school librarians have a significant positive impact on student achievement. This moderated panel of national experts will explore policy recommendations on how to improve student learning outcomes, increase equity, and enhance PD while leveraging grant and federal funding through libraries.
Dr. Azadeh Jamalian (The GIANT Room), Dr. Kafi Kumasi (Wayne State University), John Chrastka Founder and Executive Director of EveryLibrary.org, and Allison Mackley, NBCT (Hershey High School) discuss the role of school librarians and effective school library programs integrated into federal education policy.
Youtube: https://youtu.be/I1AnxCoEXSE
Research Studies About the Impact of School Libraries/Librarians and Student Achievement
How Libraries Transform Schools by Contributing to Student Success: Evidence Linking South Carolina School Libraries and PASS & HSAP Results
by Keith Curry Lance, Bill Schwarz and Marcia J. Rodney - https://www.scasl.net/assets/phase%20i.pdf
How Libraries Transform Schools by Contributing to Student Success: Evidence Linking South Carolina School Libraries and PASS & HSAP Results, Phase II
by Keith Curry Lance, Bill Schwarz and Marcia J. Rodney - https://scasl.memberclicks.net/assets/phase%202.pdf
Why school librarians matter: What years of research tell us
Keith Curry Lance and Debra E. Kachel, March 26, 2018
- https://kappanonline.org/lance-kachel-school-librarians-matter-years-research/
The Power of Reading: Insights from the Research, 2nd Edition
by Stephen Krashen - 2004
ISBN-13: 978-1591581697 ISBN-10: 1591581699
GSSR (Guided Self-Selected Reading)
by Stephen Krashen
http://www.sdkrashen.com/content/articles/2020_gssr__transcript_of_youtube_presentation_jan_26.pdf
Posted on YouTube Jan 26, 2020 - https://youtu.be/SUXsl94UxMU
Joint Performance Oversight Hearing - 2/19/20