For many children, especially in under-resourced communities, classroom libraries may be their primary source of books. That makes them more than a nice-to-have. They are a powerful tool to raise reading proficiency and amplify the effectiveness of classroom instruction. Every Classroom Needs a Library
When it comes to student success, literacy is the critical foundation.
Strong reading skills aren’t just essential for ELA—they’re the building blocks for understanding science, social studies, and every other subject. Classroom libraries offer students daily access to books that match—or challenge—their reading level, spark their interests, and build their knowledge and understanding of the world. Classroom libraries deserve a central place in every literacy strategy and budget. Because when we put the right books in the right place, we create classrooms where readers and learners thrive.
Research shows that students in classrooms with rich book access read 50–60% more , and greater reading volume leads to stronger academic performance.
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