Making the grade : the status of school library media centers in the sunshine state and how they contribute to student achievement

TitleMaking the grade : the status of school library media centers in the sunshine state and how they contribute to student achievement
Publication TypeBook
Year of Publication2003
AuthorsBaumbach, DJ
PublisherHi Willow Research and Pub.
CitySalt Lake City, UT
ISBN Number093151097X 9780931510977
Impact Statement: 
High schools showed improved test scores where there was better library staffing
FCAT scores are higher where:
FCAT and ACT scores are significantly higher where there is increased library usage
Test scores higher in elementary schools where library staffing is at 80 hours per week
Middle schools with higher library staffing received higher scores
In Florida’s elementary schools, FCAT scores are higher where
In the middle schools, FCAT scores are higher where:
School library media specialists in “A” elementary schools: