Colorado Study ED372759 May 94 The Impact of School Library Media Centers on Academic Achievement. ERIC Digest. Athens, GA Georgia University, Department of http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126
South Carolina School Library Media Centers THE CRUCIAL YEARS SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA CENTERS 19451985 seven of these were Southern states, including North Carolina, Georgia, Florida and http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126
The Impact Of School Library Media Centers On Academic The Impact of School Library Media Centers on Academic Achievement. ERIC Digest. Athens, GA Georgia University, Department of Library http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126
The Status Of Public And Private School Library Media Centers In The Status of Public and Private School Library Media Centers in the United States 1999.2000 E.D. Tabs U.S. Department of Education Institute of http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126
Selected Statistics On Public School Library/media Centers, By 489 LIBRARIES AND EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY LIBRARIES Table 418..Selected statistics on public school library/media centers, by state 1999.2000 State http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126
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Education Bibliozine ALA accredited programs Degrees by Distance Education School Media Programs PhD Programs District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126
Media Centers Offer Summer Hours - 8/20/2004 - School Library The Northwood Elementary School library in Roswell, GA, is one of a handful of media centers that are starting to offer summer hours. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126
Media Centers Offer Summer Hours - 8/20/2004 - School Library The Northwood Elementary School library in Roswell, GA, is one of a handful of media centers that are starting to offer summer hours. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126
GSLIS - Resources Jobs Georgia Libraries, Jobs in Searchable School Libraries/Media Centers. American Association of School Librarians (AASL) School Library Journal http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126
Georgia Library Media Association, Inc. HB 1187 gave 100% of the funding for library media centers to media center costswith 90% given to the school where earned. In short, this meant that school http://www.glma-inc.org/newsleader/summer2003_3.htm
Extractions: The 2003 Georgia General Assembly session was the longest (40 session days plus 35 days of working recess) since 1889 and perhaps the most contentious session on record with the changes in leadership and party control. Education issues were among the most debated with many feeling that the new administration was out to ditch former Governor Barnes A+ Educational Reform Act of 2000 or H. B. 1187. Complete reversal was not the case, but several changes will affect library media center programs during the 2003-04 school year. Look for more discussion and perhaps changes next year as the Republican leadership attempts to give more local control of decision-making and state funds to the local school systems. GLMAs Restore the Funds campaign was successful in that we were heard. However, the declining state economy caused further education budget cuts. The good news is that library media center allotments were not among them. Therefore, the allotment remains at $9.77 per FTE for 2003-04. As the state budget and supplemental budget are adopted each year by the General Assembly, this amount is not fixed for more than one year. An upswing in the economy between now and January could result in additional money in the supplemental budget toward the end of the school year, but with current conditions, do not look for this to happen.
Extractions: Media Release for September 19-23 Students can call the Student Hotline at 748-2267 to anonymously report activities in violation of MCSD rules, including bullying, gang activities, and possession of weapons, drugs, or alcohol. Check the Resources page for legislative updates and other Georgia education links Technology Information for New Teachers Quick Links Schools Board Administration Division of Academics Division of Finance Division of Human Resources Division of Student Services Technology Services Departments Staff Development Mentors Attendance Zones CRCT Practice Tests Employment Calendars Testing AssessOnline Bids and RFPs Ashley Nealy of Hardaway has been selected All-State cheerleader.
Extractions: Source: ERIC Clearinghouse on Information and Technology Syracuse NY. The Impact of School Library Media Centers on Academic Achievement. ERIC Digest. Advocates of school library media programs have long been convinced of the relationship between quality library media programs and academic achievement. Most studies of this relationship were conducted between 1959 and 1979, were limited in scope, and usually used a small number of subjects in a limited geographical area. This study was designed both to update the existing research and to examine the relationship between library media programs and student achievement. METHODOLOGY Ideally, schools included in the sample for a study such as this would be selected on a random, stratified, or quota basis. None of these sampling designs was possible, because schools included in the sample had to have library media centers that responded to the 1989 survey of school library media centers in Colorado and had to use the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS) or Tests of Achievement and Proficiency (TAP). These data were available for only 221 of 1,331 public elementary and secondary schools in Colorado during the 1988-89 school year. The study relied entirely upon available data about school library media centers and their school and community contexts to predict norm-referenced test scores.
Bibliography RESTRICTIVE ACCESS TO BOOKS IN school LIBRARY media centers IN georgia.Research Study. 1993. ED 357 755. A study to determine the extent of restriction of http://www.iema-ia.org/IEMA130.html
Extractions: BIBLIOGRAPHY Barron, Daniel D. "Censorship: Your Move in a Serious Game." SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA ACTIVITIES MONTHLY, vol. 7, no. 7, pp. 48-50. March 1991. EJ 423 313 Discusses issues of censorship, includes resource materials, suggestions for further action including examining policy statement and involving teachers and students. Burress, Lee. BATTLE OF THE BOOKS: LITERARY CENSORSHIP IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, 1950 TO 1985. Scarecrow Press, 1989. Compiled results and commentary of many studies of school censorship conducted by Professor Burress of the University of Wisconsin. Cerra, Kathie Krieger. "Teachers' Attitudes about Intellectual Freedom and Books in the Elementary School. May 1991. ED 362 893. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the International Reading Association (36th, Las Vegas, NV, May 6-10, 1991). Twenty percent of the teachers never participated in selection of books; 59% taught in schools with no written selection policy; 70% of teachers would alter text of an award-winning book in reading it aloud if it contained language that might be offensive; 60% would not purchase favorably reviewed books that might be risky because of subject matter. Clarkson, Frederick, et al. CHALLENGING THE CHRISTIAN RIGHT: THE ACTIVIST'S HANDBOOK. Second Edition. Institute for First Amendment Studies, Inc., a992.
Featured Article: Save The School Librarian - Libraryvideo.com ( georgia Legislature Slashes school Library Funds. American Library Association The Impact of school Library media centers on Academic Achievement. http://www.libraryvideo.com/articles/article17.asp
Extractions: At the school library level, the further impact of these budget shortfalls is that in many cases, library budgets have been reduced, frozen or eliminated, media specialists and library aides are losing their jobs, and some school media centers are closing. Of those that remain open, many are being staffed by teachers and school personnel (even parents and volunteers), rather than by professional librarians. Additionally, some media specialists are now working "split-schools," in which they are required to split their time among two or three (or more) schools, often without the help of library support staff.
IASL: Links To School Library Associations Florida Library Association (FLA) school Libraries and media centers Section georgia Independent schools Library media Group (GISL) http://www.iasl-slo.org/slibassoc.html
Extractions: ASSOCIATIONS ON THE INTERNET This list of school library associations is organised alphabetically by country, and within each country by state/province or region. The Webmaster welcomes information about relevant associations that are not already listed contact anne@hi.is International Associations Australia United States of America Go back to the top School Library Association of the Northern Territory (SLANT) School Library Association of Queensland (SLAQ) South Australian School Library Association (SASLA) Council of School Library Associations of South Australia (CoSLA) Resource Centre Teachers' Association (RCTA) South Australia School Library Association of Victoria (SLAV) ASLA Tasmania Western Australian School Library Association (WASLA) Go back to the
Extractions: ALA American Library Association Search ALA Contact ALA ... Contents Volume 5 (2002) The role of school library media specialists and the competencies they need in order to succeed have changed and expanded over many years. This paper reviews research and other publications related to competencies and the preparation of school library media specialists. Although few research studies directly address competencies and educational programs for school library media specialists, several have implications for one or both. First, Information Power (1988, 1998) and its relationship to competencies and preparation programs is discussed. Second, publications and documents that focus on competencies are reviewed. Third, research studies and conceptual papers with implications for competencies and preparation of school library media specialists are examined. Finally, conclusions and implications for research and the preparation of school library media specialists are offered. Information Power The Competent School Library Media Specialist Role Conflict and the Instructional/Curricular Role Interpersonal and Communication Skills ... Works Cited Limited research has specifically examined the preparation or training of school library media specialists, but results of several studies have implications and sometimes specific recommendations for the education of school library professionals. Some of these studies relate to the roles and desired professional competencies of school library media specialists, while others focus on personal competencies and characteristics, such as interpersonal and communication skills. Historical and conceptual essays, position papers, and reports of practice related to these topics have been published. Groups of library media professionals around the country have used national guidelines and standards for library media programs to guide them in the development of lists of competencies for school library media specialists in their states and school districts. These lists are often used to fashion job descriptions or evaluation instruments for school library media specialists.
Archived:Georgia Depending on the need that exist at the respective school, tutors work with They also provide individual tutoring in the media centers (libraries) http://www.ed.gov/inits/americareads/ARC_FWS/georgia.html
Extractions: Number of Students: Number of Districts: Our America Reads Challenge program has been a huge success. We require background checks, as well as identification badges to be worn when working in the schools. We have students placed in elementary schools, as well as a local Literacy Center. Quarterly feedback meetings are held to update training, as well as give the students a chance to give their input. the students keep constant contact with the Department od Education at the University in order to implement ideas, and answer any questions that may arise. DEKALB COLLEGE
NCEF Resource List: Space Requirements For School Facilities for Arizona public school classrooms; libraries and media centers; (University of georgia,school Design and Planning Laboratory, Athens, GA, http://www.edfacilities.org/rl/space_requirements.cfm
Extractions: This document provides school systems and designers with design information that can be used as a basis for new schools, additions, and renovations when building public schools in North Carolina. Further, it serves as a planning guide for those in the process of building or renovating school facilities. Guidelines detail minimum requirements for each area of an educational facility, allowing for minor deviations in spatial requirements where design efficiency dictates. Comments and recommendations are offered for each area's guidelines. Appendices present the General Statute for erecting school buildings, feasibility and cost analysis required by the statute, class sizes and teacher allotments, suggested sizing for media center main rooms, recommended lighting systems with illumination levels, and forms for use when deviations from the guidelines are required. 77p.
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