A Nation Without School Librarians
(click above for interactive map) "This map marks the cities, towns, communities, and states that have made the decision to either eliminate certified school library positions (indicated in blue) or require one school librarian to work with two (2) or more school library programs throughout the week (indicated in red). Although hundreds of studies show the impact that School Librarians have on student achievement , these school districts believe otherwise. Let's compare the student achievement scores without a school librarian in a year or so to discover what thousands of library supporters already knew. School Librarians DO make a difference! " a Google Maps Project created by Shonda Brisco - Assistant Professor / Curriculum Materials Librarian - Oklahoma State University Shonda...thank you so much for your passion, time, and talent to create this visual epitaph for the sad passing of vibrant learning and support for kids in our nation's schools. thi...