Story from the NY State Library:
February 22, 2012
New York Research Analysis Documents Positive Impact of School Libraries
on Student Achievement
The New York Comprehensive Center (NYCC)/RMC Research Corporation, in
consultation with the New York State Education Department, the New York
State Library and the New York Library Association has produced a new
publication entitled, Informational Brief: Impact of School Libraries on
Student Achievement. This comprehensive brief provides a current and
rigorous research analyses which demonstrates the positive impact that
school libraries and school librarians have in advancing student learning.
The Executive Summary notes that “Based on the conclusions from the
research cited in the brief, it is clear that school libraries play an
important role in student achievement, curriculum development, and
instruction. Through political and fiscal state support, effective school
library programs can serve as consistent drivers for student achievement
in times of constant change and churning educational reform.” The full
NYCC publication and the executive summary may be found at:
http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/
http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/
By referencing numerous studies conducted throughout the United States,
the brief illustrates the importance of school libraries in the lives of
all students, particularly when it comes to literacy, college and career
readiness, assessment and graduation rates. The brief is framed around
the New York State Board of Regents Reform Agenda. The Executive Summary
will be published in the Spring edition of “In Transition,” the journal of
the New York State Middle School Association.
The New York Comprehensive Center (NYCC) is one of 16 regional
comprehensive centers funded by the U.S. Department of Education. NYCC
works with the New York State Education Department to support education
leaders and encourage student achievement. For more information about
NYCC, visit: <http://www.
http://www.
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researchers from throughout the United States for more than 185 years.
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