From: Penny P Hayne <PHayne>
Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2005 14:00:41 -0400

As a library media specialist (school librarian), I caution you before you recommend a "fixed time to visit the library" as one of our profession's "top ten" factors for a reading environment. We school librarians have struggled for years to get out of this exact thing - a fixed time period which really is nothing more than a babysitting period for the teachers. We much prefer a flexible schedule -when kids can visit the library when they need to, not just at 1:15 on a Tuesday afternoon - when teachers can visit the library with their classes, staying to assist with readers advisory and research - when kids and teachers can visit the library just because it's a great day to read. A flexible schedule is considered "best practice" for us and while I appreciate your warm, nostalgic memories of those "fixed times to visit the library," please know that we have at least ten reasons why it's not the best path to learning and student achievement. Thanks for listening! Penny
 
 
  Penny Hayne Library Media Specialist National Board Certified Teacher 2002 Lake Murray Elementary School School District Five of Lexington and
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Received on Tue 11 Oct 2005 01:00:41 PM CDT