The number of school librarians in the US has dropped about 20% over the past decade, a recent study found. Here are four ways school librarians prepare students for today’s world.
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New research shows how reading books can help young people escape from their sources of stress, find role models in characters and develop empathy.
We know teacher librarians support children’s literacy. But school libraries play a more diverse role, including supporting students’ well-being.
Some graphic novels can spur teens’ engagement with social justice issues.
There’s a long history of books being banned from public and school libraries.
There’s a worry some students don’t get enough opportunity to enjoy silent reading in schools. Here’s some advice on how to change that.
The role of the school library has evolved. Today’s school library goes beyond providing books. It must include teaching children digital literacy and how to critically evaluate information online.
If schools and policy-makers want to boost children’s literacy, they should invest in teacher librarians.
African libraries have more of an opportunity than ever before to bring the continent’s knowledge to the world. They just need to adapt their traditional roles and functions.
The number of libraries is dropping drastically across almost all states. Will a revised No Child Left Behind law make a difference?
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Honorary Senior Lecturer, School of Education, University of Newcastle
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