2016: HISD Schools will be Better
with Certified Librarians Building Strong School Libraries
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“Every single study out there has shown that having a librarian
in the school increases academic performance and standardized test scores. Why
are we not putting MORE librarians in the schools rather than less?”
(Huffington Post, August 26, 2013)
2016 Board Agenda Item B9
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Proposed for the JANUARY Meeting.
Tabled for additional information. Not on the February Agenda. Stay tuned for March Agenda. Existing Board Policy supports school libraries - How might we tie B9 to this existing policy?? |
"HISD board to vote on putting a librarian in every school"
by Damali Keith on Fox 26 (Houston, Feb 3, 2016)
This proposal was not voted, but the content remains under discussion.
by Damali Keith on Fox 26 (Houston, Feb 3, 2016)
This proposal was not voted, but the content remains under discussion.
Related Articles
Mellon, Ericka and John D. Harden. “Many HISD Schools Lack a Librarian, a Nurse, or a Counselor: Only 25 of 284 Campuses Have One of Each.” (Houston Chronicle, April 14, 2016)
Mellon, Ericka and John D. Harden. “Many HISD Schools Lack a Librarian, a Nurse, or a Counselor: Only 25 of 284 Campuses Have One of Each.” (Houston Chronicle, April 14, 2016)
TX Assn. of School Librarians Letter to the Board
Staffing Breakdown in HISD Libraries, October 2014
Questions re: HISD's $8.5 million for Guided Reading Implementation
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Look at articles about research demonstrating the importance of strong school libraries to strong student achievement. See the Research Articles page of this website, as well as 100 Things Students Lose if They Don't Have a School Librarian in their School.
Download the AASL Advocacy Brochures: School Library Programs Promote Student Learning Available topics: Policymakers, Administrators,Teachers and Parents (English and Spanish). All brochures can be downloaded for free or purchased pre-printed from AASL. Comparison of Libraries in HISD IB High Schools - Fall 2014
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