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Dr. Barbara McNeil is an Assistant Professor at the University of Regina. Dr McNeil believes that school and public libraries are among the best examples of our shared commitment to knowledge, human development, and equity. In this book she highlights the importance of school libraries to all students--but especially to those who are disadvantaged and experience hardship. Dr. McNeil provides practical examples and strategies for accelerating the success of struggling elementary and secondary school students through collaboration between classroom teachers and teacher-librarians. This book shows that one of the most cost-effective and successful ways for improving scholastic achievement for all students is a well-resourced school library staffed with a qualified teacher-librarian and time to help teachers teach.

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Dr. Barbara McNeil is an Assistant Professor at the University of Regina. Dr McNeil believes that school and public libraries are among the best examples of our shared commitment to knowledge, human development, and equity. In this book she highlights the importance of school libraries to all students--but especially to those who are disadvantaged and experience hardship. Dr. McNeil provides practical examples and strategies for accelerating the success of struggling elementary and secondary school students through collaboration between classroom teachers and teacher-librarians. This book shows that one of the most cost-effective and successful ways for improving scholastic achievement for all students is a well-resourced school library staffed with a qualified teacher-librarian and time to help teachers teach.

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