How You Can Support Your Child's Education
Tips from the American Library Association:
Tips from the American Library Association:
- Visit your school library. Is there a qualified librarian available to work
with students? Are the books and resources up to date? Children cannot be
educated to live and work in the 21st century using resources from the 1970s.
Let your principal and school board know of your concerns.
- Get to know your school librarian. Ask what the needs are and how you can
help. Donations of books and equipment such as computers and video players may
be welcome. Offer to volunteer your time.
- Join the Friends of the Library, a support group of volunteers who provide
fundraising and other assistance. If there is no group, offer to start one.
- Help your child be school ready. Enroll your preschool child in storyhours
and other programs at the public library. Make sure your child has a library
card and knows how to use it. Read together with your child. Research shows that
children who are read to in the home do better in school.
- Be a role model. Let your child see you reading at home. Help your child
explore new technology. Many school and public libraries make computers
available for public use. Feel free to ask for assistance.
Support legislators who support libraries and education. Let them know you
think the two go together and should be a high priority.