The Texas State Library completed a study of school libraries in the state
with meaningful evidence that good school library programs have a remarkable
positive effect on student achievement. The results of this study, published
last year, are at:
http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/pubs/schlibsurvey/index.html
Take a look at this article by Stephen Krashen.
http://www.rethinkingschools.org/Archives/16_04/Urb164.htm
Bev Golden, LMS
Huebner Road Elementary
San Antonio, TX
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From: "M. Blaine" <bnmblaine@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
Sent: Monday, July 08, 2002 10:11 PM
Subject: GEN research question
> I am currently working on compiling research regarding the correlation
> between strong library facilities and student achievement. I have
> encountered much information regarding this correlation at the college
level
> but am interested in finding additional information regarding the
elementary
> and secondary levels. Does anyone have any suggestions as to where I
could
> find information of this nature? OR--Does anyone have any first hand
> knowledge of this correlation within your school or district? (i.e.,
state
> test scores improving after new or improved library facilities)
>
> Thank you.
> Rebecca Blaine
> teacher/LMS, Blue Springs South H.S.
> Blue Springs, MO
> bnmblaine@hotmail.com
>
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