Research repeatedly shows that a well-funded and fully staffed school library with a state-certified school librarian is an integral component of a student’s education.
There is a large equity gap among our elementary school communities who are working to revitalize their libraries.
Our current fundraising campaign is aimed at filling the bookshelves at 3 of our elementary schools:
The Sarah Ella Wilson library at Belmont Street Community School
The Jane Petrella Media Center at Quinsigamond Elementary School
The library at Gates Lane Elementary School
Please consider making a donation through our Givebutter page or by mailing a check to the address below.
From School Libraries and MCAS Scores (Baughman, Simmons College, 2000) MCAS scores are higher when:
Schools have a library program
There is a higher per pupil book count
There are more open library hours available
There is a full-time school librarian