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All Washington K-12 students deserve access to a strong school library program with a qualified Teacher Librarian.
All Washington K-12 students deserve access to a strong school library program with a qualified Teacher Librarian.
We believe all Washington students deserve access to strong school library programs directed by qualified Teacher Librarians. Decades of research confirm that students with strong school library programs and qualified Teacher Librarians have better educational outcomes and are more prepared for postsecondary education. This is especially true for students who experience poverty or other risk factors. However, school library programs in Washington are currently not equitably distributed, with those most in need of strong school libraries having the least access to them.
60% of school districts in Washington do not currently employ even one part-time Teacher-Librarian. This statistic is getting worse, not better. We all must act to give all of Washington's children the school library programs they need and deserve.
We hope you use this website to learn about the importance of all school libraries for Washington students and to take action!
We are committed to working toward equity in school library staffing for Washington's students.
Take Action!
Take Action!
Ask your legislators to fully fund education, including strong school libraries!
Have a group who wants to help? Request #K12Librarians4AllWA postcards to complete and mail!
Use the tips found here to invite representatives to visit your library.
Contact Local Education Policymakers:
Contact Local Education Policymakers:
For an electronic brochure detailing the current state of WA school libraries, click here.
For a guide on how to track and support/oppose WA legislation, click here.
Write letters to your local school board and district administration about the need you see for strong school library programs in your schools.
To request FREE postcards your group (PTA? Book Club? Neighborhood Group?) can use to contact policymakers, click here.
Here is a one-page document that sums up the research behind the importance of school libraries.
For a letter that you can use to invite policymakers and educators to your library, click here!
For general talking points, click here and here!
For shareable social media images, click here!
Show your support with a t-shirt or other merchandise! (scroll down to find our design)
Join the conversation on social media with #K12Librarians4AllWA
Join the conversation on social media with #K12Librarians4AllWA
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