{"id":1829,"date":"2019-03-28T11:55:22","date_gmt":"2019-03-28T15:55:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/hankinsmedia\/?p=1829"},"modified":"2019-03-28T11:55:31","modified_gmt":"2019-03-28T15:55:31","slug":"april-is-school-library-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/hankinsmedia\/2019\/03\/28\/april-is-school-library-month\/","title":{"rendered":"April is School Library Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">Libraries (Media Centers) play an integral role in education. Dearborn is proud of the great work that our Media Specialists do every day.<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<blockquote>\n<div class=\"page-header\">\n<h1>April 2019: School Library Month<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fullContent\">\n<p><strong>SCHOOL LIBRARY MONTH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>WHEREAS<\/strong><strong>,<\/strong>\u00a0effective school library programs staffed by certified school librarians\/library media specialists are integral to a quality educational program and have a high impact on increasing student achievement; and,<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHEREAS<\/strong><strong>,<\/strong>\u00a0effective school library programs contribute to a well-rounded education and positively affect the climate and culture of schools; and,<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHEREAS<\/strong><strong>,<\/strong>\u00a0effective school library programs equalize access to print and digital resources for all students; and,<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHEREAS<\/strong><strong>,<\/strong>\u00a0school librarians\/library media specialists teach students the skills they need to access, evaluate, and use information throughout their lives; and,<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHEREAS<\/strong><strong>,<\/strong>\u00a0school librarians\/library media specialists are leaders in technology integration and digital learning in their schools; and,<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHEREAS<\/strong><strong>,\u00a0<\/strong>school libraries not only are places where information can be found, but also are places that can bring pleasure and recreation to students for many years to come; and,<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHEREAS<\/strong><strong>,<\/strong>\u00a0effective school library programs contribute to an interest in lifelong learning and enhance the learner\u2019s quality of life;<\/p>\n<p><strong>NOW, THEREFORE,\u00a0<\/strong>I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim the month of April 2019 as School Library Month in all public schools in the State of Michigan, and I urge all school boards, superintendents, school administrators, teachers, students, and citizens to join me in recognizing school libraries for the outstanding services they provide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1OcLAtdPIRHJcwbsAMtGoKoLyohGyvGYj\/view\">Gov. Whitmer\u2019s Proclamation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Libraries (Media Centers) play an integral role in education. Dearborn is proud of the great work that our Media Specialists do every day. 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