Are Delaware students getting a world class education? Of 34 countries in the world… …the U.S. ranks 14th in reading, 17th in science and 25th in math.

It’s time to ask yourself…

If you knew a way to ensure better student achievement… wouldn’t you do it?

The results are in… Link to School Libraries Work!: rces/pdf/s/slw3_2008.pdf rces/pdf/s/slw3_2008.pdf

Dr. Ross Todd's Study (double click on hyperlink or right click & choose “Open Hyperlink” to view) All of these studies, including the Delaware Governor’s Task Force study done by Dr. Ross Todd in 2006, confirm that schools with: increase student achievement !

They understand that librarians are an asset to our schools, increasing the value of the educational program. Standard 12 of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (2009)

How do strong library programs impact student achievement? According to the Todd study, students in Delaware say the school librarian helps them by:  Engaging them in specific learning tasks related to conducting quality research.  Keeping them connected to a creative and satisfying world of ideas through literature.  Providing a comfortable, safe environment for independent learning.  Meeting their individual and specific needs.

According to the Delaware study, 99.82% of faculty members surveyed perceived that the school library has helped their students in a variety of ways, including:  Being an active instructional partner  Teaching information literacy skills  Enhancing student’s reading skills  Providing a welcoming environment  Responding to student’s individual needs

increasing reading achievement raising test scores preparing for higher education becoming discriminating users in an information rich world Consider the following ways a strong school library program with a full-time certified librarian could impact a student:

And… EVERY student has access to a school library.

 The Research Process  Internet Safety  Website Evaluation  Ethical Use of Information  Appropriate Use of Technology If School Librarians didn’t teach information literacy, including:

Who would?

 Curriculum support  Independent and curriculum-based reading materials  Technology leadership for staff and students  Print and electronic research resources  Safe and welcoming learning environment If school libraries, with full-time certified librarians, didn’t provide…

Who would?

98 % of students surveyed in Delaware indicated that the school library, and especially the school librarians, have helped them in some way in their learning process (Todd, 2006). When Delaware students speak… …we need to listen!

…to ensure that Delaware school children get the educational advantages that school librarians provide? Every student in Delaware deserves a full-time, certified librarian. Show your support of school libraries by… What can you do?

 Visit  Call   Write  Speak to… School administrators School board Members Local legislators Be an advocate for student learning and success by supporting school librarians! You can…

Without a librarian… …it’s just a room with books.

WITH a Librarian, it is a place where learning comes alive!