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Curriculum and Instruction
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| DATE: | Tuesday, April 10, 2012 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| Proclamation by Governor Rick Scott Observing School Library Media Month, April 2012 (Curriculum and Instruction Division) | |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
| The Florida Department of Education declares the month of April as School Library Media Month. This celebratory month provides opportunities to highlight school library media contributions to Florida public education.
Research studies conducted in nineteen states, including Florida, have found that school library media programs make a measurable difference in student academic achievement. School library media programs prepare students for lifelong learning and enhance their reading enjoyment. |
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| STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
| • Increase promotion rates at all grade levels and the percentage of high school graduates • Motivate students to become responsible learners | |
| FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No) | |
| This agenda item has no financial impact on the district. | |
| EVALUATION | |
| N/A | |
| SUBMITTED BY:
Christine VanBrunt, Supervisor, Library Media Services 6-12 John Milburn, Supervisor, Library Media Services K-5 |
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| Rebecca T. Kaskeski, Ed.D. | Wynne A. Tye | |
| General Director, Middle School Education (813) 272-4862 |
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221 |
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| A 9.03 | ||
| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20120410_498 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 9.03 | ||