The aim of this research paper is to assess the implementation of Universal basic Education Programme in Nigeria from 1999-2009 on availability of personnel resources. A descriptive and survey method was adopted for the investigations, through random sampling technique, two (2) States each were selected from the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria…

The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation has partnered with Baltimore Education Research Consortium (BERC) to complete a series of reports examining the implementation and impact of the Baltimore Elementary and Middle School Library Project (Library Project). This report on the first year of the project examines the experiences of the…

This report focuses on the opening of new school libraries and their impact on schools, teachers and students after two years of implementation of the Baltimore Elementary and Middle School Library Project (Library Project). The findings build on the first report of this project and show that it is not just new facilities, but also the added…

Describes a study that investigated flexible scheduling in elementary school libraries that had received no funding to implement the change, focusing on the role of the principal in the implementation of flexible scheduling. Discusses change and leadership and examines the perceptions of principals, teachers, and librarians. (Author/LRW)

Discusses the role of the school librarian as change agent with emphasis on the implementation of school library programs through the cooperative work of classroom teachers and teacher-librarians. Shared goals are discussed, the attitudes and roles of teachers are described, and implications for future research are suggested. (13 references) (LRW)