STUDENTS IN SCHOOLS WITH PROFESSIONALLY STAFFED LIBRARIES SCORE HIGHER ON STATE, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL READING TESTS.

STUDENTS IN SCHOOLS WITH PROFESSIONALLY STAFFED LIBRARIES SCORE HIGHER ON STATE, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL READING TESTS.

Study after study confirms that reading scores increase for students in schools with certified school librarians. (Gretes, 2013) School librarians are literature experts who curate a collection of materials that support the school’s curriculum and the students' personal interests and needs. Their expertise gets books into the hands of kids early and often, to ensure that all students become readers, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners.

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