New study shows that as the number of school librarians increases, so do NAEP reading scores
A new study by LRS staff past and present finds that in states that gained school librarians between 2004 and 2008, NAEP 4th grade reading scores increased at a greater rate than in states that lost librarians during this time period. These differences were particularly pronounced for poor, minority, and ELL students. See the complete report here: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/slj/printissue/currentissue/891612-427/something_to_shout_about_new.html.csp
~Linda
Posted: September 7th, 2011 under Library Workforce, School.
Comments
Comment from Linda - September 9, 2011 at 1:26 pm
Thanks for your comment! This article (which is the full report of the national NAEP analysis) is the first part of a bigger study. We are in the process of doing a more in-depth analysis of Colorado data, and will post an announcement here when we have the results.
Comment from Janie - September 19, 2011 at 2:58 am
I am glad to hear about the “more scholarly” study to be shared. This data will fill a particular hole in my dissertation work. Thanks for the information!
~Janie
Comment from Linda - September 19, 2011 at 6:43 pm
Thanks for your comment, Janie! Please keep us posted on your dissertation work. We’d be interested in hearing more about it!
Comment from John - September 8, 2011 at 7:44 pm
Is the SLJ piece then, the full report? Is there a more scholarly treatment of the LRS findings? This is an important study and findings. Can it be published to the LRS Web site?
Thanks.