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To the School Board, Administration, and Residents of Manhattan School District 114:
Did you know?
- Multiple independent studies have clearly illustrated that staffing a library with a certified school librarian – not a teacher, aide, or volunteer – correlates directly to increased standardized test scores, even when variables, such as economics and demographics are taken into account.
- Licensed school library media specialists are rigorously trained to teach media literacy, credible sourcing, research, and increased reading comprehension, along with allowing students to explore and grow via STEM programs, makerspaces, book groups, and much more.
- The Illinois State Board of Education recommends one certified school librarian for every 450 elementary school students, in addition to one library aide for every 300 students.
- Public Acts 103-0100 and 102-0055 are just two examples of the various legislations ISBE and the Illinois General Assembly recently have passed where a certified librarian will help a district excel.
The Association of Illinois School Library Educators recently learned District 114, a district of more than 1,800 students, only has one certified librarian on staff. As the sole professional organization of school librarians in the State of Illinois, AISLE encourages you to look at the many benefits of staffing your school libraries with full-time, certified librarians – educators with the Library Information Specialist Endorsement from ISBE.
We encourage you to view “The Value of School Libraries,” recently released by our state library consortiums, to see that successful school library programs, staffed by licensed school librarians, increase media literacy, digital knowledge, and improve overall reading scores.
We at AISLE would love to see District 114 take steps to demonstrate their commitment to their students by hiring a certified school librarian for each school in your district. AISLE offers scholarships to support those in your district who are interested in taking school library coursework leading to Illinois licensure and has created a document with information on the various programs in our state to offer this coursework. For more information or further questions, contact advocacy@aisled.org; the Association of Illinois School Library Educators, P.O. Box 110, Seneca, IL 61360; or call 815-357-6023.
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To the School Board, Administration, and Residents of Manhattan School District 114:
Spread the loveDid you know? Multiple independent studies have clearly illustrated that staffing a library with a certified school librarian – not a teacher, aide, or volunteer – correlates directly to increased standardized test scores, even when variables, such as economics and demographics are taken into account. Licensed school library media specialists are rigorously trained…
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