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ERIC Number: EJ1328080
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 8
Abstractor: ERIC
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1094-9046
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The Advocacy Efforts for School Library Staffing during the Pandemic
Courtney Pentland; Judi Moreillon; Kathy Lester; Tricina Strong-Beebe; Laura Ward
Knowledge Quest, v50 n3 p24-31 Jan-Feb 2022
Amid the ongoing pandemic, school librarians across the country have been facing a different kind of battle, one that has been going on for years in some cases: the fight for every student to benefit from the instruction and carefully curated resources a certified school librarian can provide. Several states are working to introduce or retain legislation that requires a certified school librarian in every school building. States across the country have seen a decrease in certified school librarian staffing. In some districts, positions have been reduced dramatically or cut entirely despite research showing the benefits students, staff, and the entire school community receive from these specifically trained educators. State school library associations are working diligently with lawmakers, fellow state-level education organizations, and national-level partners to advocate on behalf of their students. This article are the stories from Arizona, Michigan, Nebraska, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania about their states' fights for the right of every student to receive the services provided by a certified school librarian.
American Association of School Librarians. Available from: American Library Association. 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611. Tel: 1-800-545-2433; Web site: http://knowledgequest.aasl.org/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Arizona; Michigan; Nebraska; New Jersey; Pennsylvania
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