How do librarians in schools support struggling readers

Article: How do librarians in schools support struggling readers? Abstract: While librarians in schools often face significant budgetary cuts, they can play an important role in supporting learning in literacy and literature. However, little is known about the practices that they may employ to this end. Of particular interest is the role of librarians in … Continue reading How do librarians in schools support struggling readers

Article: School Libraries and Teacher-librarians – evidence of their contribution to student literacy and learning

Article: School Libraries and teacher-librarians: Evidence of their contribution to student literacy and learning International research provides compelling evidence that school libraries and teacher-librarians make a significant contribution to student literacy and learning outcomes. After summarising previous research, this article presents recent research focused on Gold Coast schools. These new Australian findings offer an evidenced … Continue reading Article: School Libraries and Teacher-librarians – evidence of their contribution to student literacy and learning

Article: Why school librarians matter-what years of research tell us

Article: Why School Librarians Matter - What Years of Researh Tells Us "When schools have high-quality library programs and librarians who share their expertise with the entire school community, student achievement gets a boost." Written by Keith Curry Lance and Debra E. Rachel, the article Why School Librarians Matter: What Years of Research Tell Us, … Continue reading Article: Why school librarians matter-what years of research tell us

Article: School Libraries Matter! The missing piece in the education puzzle

Article: School Libraries Matter - The Missing Piece in the Education Puzzle "For some time now, there has been rising concern about the steady decline in the performance of Australian students in international testing such as the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) and the stagnation or decline in various aspects of our National Assessment … Continue reading Article: School Libraries Matter! The missing piece in the education puzzle