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White House Conference on School Libraries

On June 4, 2002, Laura Bush hosted a White House Conference on School Libraries to discuss the latest research on libraries, student achievement and successful local programs. Mrs. Bush was joined by her co-host, Dr. Robert Martin, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services and education, library, government and philanthropic leaders from across the country. Experts and panelists offered compelling stories of the power of school libraries to make a difference in student achievement.

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gold bullet Opening Remarks - First Lady Laura Bush
gold bullet Opening Remarks - Dr. Robert Martin, Director, Institute of Museum and Library Services
gold bullet White House Conference on School Libraries: Keynote Address - Dr. Vartan Gregorian, Carnegie Corporation
gold bullet The Role of School Libraries in Elementary and Secondary Eduation - Dr. Susan Neuman, Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education, United States Department of Education
gold bullet What Research Tells Us About the Importance of School Libraries, Keith Curry Lance, Ph.D., Director, Library Research Service, Colorado State Library
gold bullet Reflections of an Empowered Library - Faye Pharr, Lakeside Academy of Math, Science, and Technology, Chattanooga, TN
gold bullet What's It Take?- Gary Hartzell, Professor, Educational Administration and Supervision, University of Nebraska, Omaha
gold bullet Building Student Learning through School Libraries - Dr. Kathleen D. Smith, Cherry Creek High School, Greenwood Village, CO
gold bullet History of Medford School District Library Media Centers- Dr. Steve Wisely, Superintendent, Medford School District, Medford, OR
gold bullet The Role of Foundations and Philanthropy in Supporting School Libraries - M. Christine DeVita, President, Wallace-Reader's Digest Funds
gold bullet Closing Remarks - First Lady Laura Bush

For More Information:
Speakers and Panelists Biographies

Capitalizing on the School Library's Potential to Positively Affect Student Achievement - A List of Resources

White House Conference Examines Role of School Libraries in Education - Press Release

Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries

American Association of School Librarians

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