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Peer reviewedGerhardt, Stephen L. – Community & Junior College Libraries, 1986
Reviews literature focusing on the involvement of community college libraries in literacy programs. Examines West Hills Community College's developmental/remedial program, highlighting the gains in reading skills of students participating in the library-based program. (DMM)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Community Colleges, Library Role, Library Services
Download full textMardis, Marcia A. – 2003
This ERIC Digest is intended to help eligible school library personnel write an effective proposal for the "Improving Literacy Through School Libraries" (LSL) grant program, which provides funding for high-need K-12 school library programs to improve reading achievement by providing students with increased access to school library…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Federal Programs
Martinez, Miriam G.; And Others – Principal, 1991
Research has shown that independent reading, both in school and out, is associated with gains in reading achievement. Principals can play a critical role by promoting voluntary reading to teachers, students, parents, and the community. (17 references) (MLF)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Elementary Education, Independent Reading, Instructional Materials
Bard, Therese Bissen; Leide, John E. – 1983
This study identified distinguished children's books read by students attending two elementary schools in Honolulu, Hawaii, and analyzed the effect of reading ability on children's choice of reading material. Average reading scores on the Stanford Achievement Test (SAT) were above the norm for students attending one school and at or below the norm…
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Classics (Literature), Elementary Education
