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Sue McDowall – New Zealand Council for Educational Research, 2024
This research report, produced for National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa (National Library), focused on a Putoi Rito Communities of Readers project carried out in Dargaville in 2023-24. Putoi Rito is a National Library initiative that works with communities to design, develop, and deliver support for reading engagement…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Elementary School Students, Middle School Students, Recreational Reading
Kylie Hillman – Australian Council for Educational Research, 2024
Surveys such as the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) and the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) enable educators, policymakers and the wider community to compare Australian students with each other, as well as their counterparts across the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Grade 4, Reading Achievement, Elementary School Students
Lisa Hanzl; Gregory Gilpin – Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University, 2025
Local public institutions, such as public libraries, offer access to low-cost educational resources, potentially mitigating human capital investment disparities. However, from 2008 to 2019, 766 public library outlets closed across the US, reducing access to these critical resources. This study examines the effect of public library outlet closures…
Descriptors: Public Libraries, Library Materials, Resources, Access to Information
Sobel, Kiley; McClain, AnneMarie – Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop, 2020
Libraries are learning hubs that connect families to free resources, activities, and services to cultivate children's learning about topics that excite them. Despite recent technological developments which have revolutionized how we read and access information, libraries continue to evolve in order to serve their communities, especially families…
Descriptors: Library Role, Library Personnel, Parent Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes
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Cary K. Jim; Yvonne Dooley – Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship, 2024
Digital disparities have been a concern among different communities across the U.S. The lack of an integrated approach to evaluate digital connectivity limits our understanding of where and what the differences are to address digital equity. This research utilized broadband internet open data and other government datasets to evaluate the status of…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Internet, Access to Computers, Geographic Location
Ozen Guven; Yasmina Haddad – Institute of Museum and Library Services, 2023
Literacy development in the early childhood and elementary school years is critical for learning and the acquisition of other skills essential for educational achievement. Although schools typically assume the primary responsibility in developing children's literacy and reading skills, a holistic approach to overall literacy development requires…
Descriptors: Best Practices, Motivation, Literacy, Early Childhood Education
Editorial Projects in Education, 2025
Early childhood education is essential for students' long-term academic success. From laying the groundwork for algebraic thinking in kindergarten to developing math fluency through problem-solving and strengthening reading comprehension through knowledge building, these articles offer valuable perspectives. Discover the importance of phonemic…
Descriptors: Literacy, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Early Childhood Education
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Tikkinen, Siinamari; Korkeamäki, Riitta-Liisa – Educational Studies, 2023
This study examined how Finnish teachers and public librarians worked together after attending a literacy programme. During the programme the participant partners planned and implemented literacy activities which they shared with other participating partners. After the program, four participating partners were interviewed. A theoretical model that…
Descriptors: Partnerships in Education, Elementary Schools, Public Libraries, Foreign Countries
Policy Studies Associates, Inc., 2019
In 2019, Policy Studies Associates conducted an evaluation of the Free Library of Philadelphia's Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program (LEAP), focused on identifying program strategies to support early literacy development. The recommendations that emerged from this evaluation for the Free Library can also inform the efforts of other public…
Descriptors: Literacy Education, Library Services, Preschool Children, Early Childhood Education
Policy Studies Associates, Inc., 2019
With more than 25 years of experience providing library-based out-of-school time (OST) programming to Philadelphia children and youth in grades preK-12, LEAP (Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program) offers insights into the distinct operations and contributions of drop-in programs. A 2019 evaluation of LEAP, conducted by Policy Studies…
Descriptors: Literacy Education, Library Services, Preschool Children, Early Childhood Education
Policy Studies Associates, Inc., 2019
Grounded in the Free Library's mission to "advance literacy, guide learning, and inspire curiosity" and commitment to being an open and accessible community resource, LEAP (Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program) offers afterschool drop-in academic support and enrichment at libraries throughout Philadelphia. These promising strategies…
Descriptors: Literacy Education, Library Services, Preschool Children, Early Childhood Education
Russell, Christina A.; Meredith, Julie – Policy Studies Associates, Inc., 2019
The Free Library of Philadelphia's Literacy Enrichment Afterschool Program (LEAP) is a key part of Philadelphia's comprehensive citywide Out-of-School Time (OST) system. For more than 25 years, the Free Library has offered children academic support and enrichment through LEAP, a free, voluntary, and drop-in program. At the request of the Free…
Descriptors: Literacy Education, Library Services, Preschool Children, Early Childhood Education
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Mat Roni, Saiyidi; Merga, Margaret Kristin – Australian Journal of Education, 2019
Children's attitudes towards, and frequency of recreational reading influence their reading skill level. The aim of this study was to determine the relative influence of research-supported intrinsic and extrinsic variables that can shape this attitude and practice, and to investigate the use of artificial neural network as an adjunct approach in…
Descriptors: Children, Elementary School Students, Grade 4, Grade 6
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Guo, Siao-Cing; Lan, Yu-Ju – Language Learning & Technology, 2023
This study aims to investigate the influence of story creation on young EFL learners' reading performance. Action research was adopted to examine the effects of two different story reading projects in a library setting in Taiwan. Each project comprised a group of 19 young EFL learner from Grades 4 to 6 (aged 10-12). The first group's activities…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Computer Simulation
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Pfost, Maximilian; Heyne, Nora – Reading and Writing: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 2023
In line with the Matthew-effect in reading, reading comprehension and leisure time reading tend to be reciprocally related. Whereas prior research invested much efforts in the identification and description of variables explaining individual differences in reading comprehension, less efforts were spend on the exploration of variables important for…
Descriptors: Parent Child Relationship, Reading Aloud to Others, Public Libraries, Alphabets
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