Library Media Services

Advocacy for School Libraries

School libraries are vital. School libraries are classrooms and school librarians are teachers. Strong school libraries improve student achievement!
*Texas School Libraries: Standards, Resources, Services, and Students’ Performance*	This report by E.G. Smith was published by the Texas State Library and ArchivesCommission. "The Texas Study demonstrated higher TAAS performance at all educational levels in schools with librarians than in schools without librarians."
*School Libraries Work*	This research foundation paper brings together position statements and findings from a decade of empirical studies that cite the measurable impact school libraries and librarians have on student achievement.
*School Libraries and Their Impact on Student Performance*	This ASCD article highlights recent research that identifies the specific functions of school libraries and librarians that most affect achievement.

Library Media Services
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Dallas, Texas 75228
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