Powerful libraries make powerful learners: the Illinois study

Title	Powerful libraries make powerful learners: the Illinois study
Publication Type	Book
Year of Publication	2005
Authors	Lance, KC, Rodney, MJ, Hamilton-Pennell, C
Publisher	Illinois School Library Media Association
City	Canton, IL

Impact Statement:

ACT scores higher for schools spending more on their libraries

Better-funded school library media programs help to close the achievement gap

High schools with more library visits, 11th grade ACT scores higher

More library visits result in higher writing averages

There is a relationship between library spending and writing performance

School librarians are instructional consultants

Schools with More Library Computers Average Higher Scores

ACT scores increase when librarians collaborate with teachers

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