Every public school student deserves
open access and flexible scheduling,
attractive, current books, in an
attractive and welcoming facility
staffed by
a certified school librarian with assistance.
These conditions support student academic achievement and ensure the future of our great democratic society.
Brief supporting research which can be printed out on one page.
Conditions of school libraries in the School District of Philadelphia:
Research review including Krashen, Lance, Offenberg and Clark, Lance (PA). Below References are comparative facts and figures for the Philadelphia public schools as of 5/99.Facts and Figures for Philadelphia public school libraries, 2000-2001.
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