California School Libraries Improve Test Scores
Access to expertly staffed libraries with current, relevant, and diverse collections is an equity issue in California. California is 50th in the U.S. with 9,116 students to every 1 Teacher Librarian.
“Reading and writing scores tend to be higher for all students who have a full-time certified librarian” [Lance, K.C. & Kachel, D.E. (2018). “Why School Librarians Matter: What Years of Research Tell Us.”]
Without access to credentialed teacher librarians, your children will not have the expert information literacy instruction they need to compete in higher education, in the job market, and as active participants of their communities.
Join with us to ensure that all California students have access to school library books and services by signing the petition today!