1. Strong School Library Media Programs Make a Difference in Academic Achievement

2. Eight Major Studies Over 3,300 Schools Since 2000 w Alaska - 211 schools, grades 4, 8, 11 w Pennsylvania - 435 schools, grades 5, 8, 11 w Colorado - 200 schools, grades 4, 7 w Massachusetts - 519 schools, grades 4, 8, 10 w Oregon - 513 schools, grades 5, 8, 10 w Texas - 600 schools, grades 4, 8, 10 w Iowa - 506 schools, grades 4, 8, 11 w New Mexico - 380 schools, grades 4, 8, 10

3. Two Actions to Take for Maximum Impact:

4. Step One w Create a quality information-rich and technology-rich environment easily accessible by students and teachers.

5. Step Two: w Employ professional and support personnel who provide leadership and tireless partnering.

6. Results: w Learners and teachers who take advantage of the strong library media center can expect: Capable and avid readers Learners who are information literate Teachers who are partnering to create high- quality learning experiences

7. Impact: w Scores can be expected to be 10-20% higher than in schools without this emphasis. w IT’S WORTH THE INVESTMENT!