Beyond Classroom Libraries Creating a Culture of Literacy in Your Community
While classroom libraries are a crucial component of creating a culture of literacy in your community, they are only one part. In order to truly impact academic achievement, increase student reading stamina, and build the knowledge necessary for deep comprehension, access to reading must be available and encouraged year-round, from everywhere.
5 Steps to Literacy Success Define the superintendent’s district literacy goals.
Engage all stakeholders in the strategic planning of how to reach defined goals to ensure buy-in and build the trust and enthusiasm necessary for implementation success. Start small and learn from early implementation models, pivot accordingly, then scale. Measure the impact of all efforts and use data and findings to evolve your strategy. Celebrate successes to reinforce your ongoing commitment to literacy, recognize student achievement, and show gratitude to your community and caregivers for their support.
From the Classroom to the Kitchen Table, Reading Happens Everywhere. Every district strategy should include a plan for summer reading, building home libraries, and leveraging your community and families to support your goals. Why? These strategies work. Read the research and case studies:
The Impact of Home Libraries
Combatting Summer Reading Loss
Advancing Literacy Through Family, School, and Community-Based Initiatives
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