NeverEndingSearch

JULY 19, 2021

Despite decades of research consistently showing positive correlations between high-quality programs and achievement, patterns suggest, for today’s children and for children to come, a school library-rich future is, or potentially will not be, evenly distributed. Teacher Librarian 48 (5): 30-31. The Perspectives Report.

Data 123

Data Tools Libraries Future Ready 123

NeverEndingSearch

JULY 21, 2021

For example, one of the things that we learned was that the majority of Hispanic school districts are twice as likely not to have school libraries as the majority non-Hispanic districts. This is a piece of hard data relating to equity. Districts are also eliminating library clericals and paraprofessionals at alarming rates.

Study 99

Study Libraries E-rate Data 99

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2021

The FCC’s E-Rate program , a K-12 broadband subsidy, provides methods for districts and libraries to acquire discounts on WiFi connectivity. Without clear and concise language, the law became less of a requirement and more of a guideline. Federally, mandates do exist for schools and districts.

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Broadband Digital Divide E-rate Policies 139