Library Schools Work!

"The Illinois Study:
Powerful Libraries Make Powerful Learners
(LANCE, RODNEY, AND HAMILTON-PENNELL, 2005)
The above chart illustrates the some significant findings from the Illinois study. They capture, indisputably, the correlation of higher test scores at all grade levels in schools."

http://www2.scholastic.com/content/collateral_resources/pdf/s/slw3_2008.pdf


This information was included to demonstrate the importance of school libraries and media centers in raising achievement levels in school. The chart specifically shows the need for access via technology to school libraries.