Robinson Addresses ISBE

Becky Robinson, school media specialist at Galesburg's Lombard Middle School and president of the Alliance Library System's board, presented the findings of the study "Powerful Libraries Make Powerful Learners" to the Illinois State Board of Education. The study, authored by Keith Curry Lance, links student achievement to strong student libraries.

 

Flash Multimedia Presentation
       Watch the 8 minute interactive summary.

The Study [PDF 733KB]

Fact Sheet [PDF 99KB]

Brochure:  
       front [PDF 11.07MB]
       back [PDF 19.65MB]

Tracking 
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Keith Curry Lance:
       Biography [PDF 176KB]
       PowerPoint [PPT 305KB]

Press Release:
       Media [PDF 70KB] 
       Librarians [PDF 64KB]

Workshops (to be announced)

Supporting Materials:
       No Child Left Behind and School Libraries
       School Libraries Work! Scholastic Library

Arlington Heights Retreat:
       Notes [PDF 335KB]
       List of Attendees [PDF 66KB]
       Photos
       Video Press Conference [WMV Stream]

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