The progressive decay of library media programs in many MA school districts has compromised the success of education reform. Provide the school library resources necessary to help children maximize their academic achievement. Evidence from the Simmons Study indicates that equal educational opportunity comes more within reach for all children in the presence of a school library program that supports, extends and enriches the educational process . Massachusetts legislators have proven their commitment to providing children with a quality, equitable education through education reform. Integral to the success of education reform is the provision of information-rich school environments.
School libraries are the information and literacy centers of their learning communities.
Legislative leadership in support of school libraries will help education reform succeed and Massachusetts public school students achieve.