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fewer students participate in
library classes at Saint Francis of Assisi
Ann GozdziewskiSt. Francis of Assisi
Public Policy Analyst:
Step 1: Define the Problem!
SFA Current Schedule:
Kindergarten through Fifth grade students have scheduled Library periods each week.
Sixth through Eighth grade students do not have scheduled Library periods each week.
Public Policy Analyst:
Step 2: Gather the Evidence!
Fifth grade students, we are
looking at the schedule for
next year’s Library classes
and would like your input by
following the link and
answering the questions on
the Worksheet.
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Public Policy Analyst:
Step 3: Identify the Causes!
Causes of Fewer Student Participation:
• Budget restrictions.
• Extended periods in major subjects.
Public Policy Analyst:
Step 4: Evaluate the Existing Policy!
What is working:• Kindergarten through Fifth
grade students get to borrow books for two weeks on a consistent basis.
• Kindergarten through Fifth grade students get to select books, learn the library program, have story time, and get comfortable with using the library.
What is working:
Through the school library program students learn to select books and be responsible for the care of the books they borrow.
Through the student’s selection of books, the children are encouraged to read by themselves.
What is working:
Librarian and students visit
websites to search for
reading level books, hear
stories, and research
information.
By visiting libraries and having access to many books, and early reading programs, children’s literacy skills improve.
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What is not working:• Sixth through Eighth
grade students do not have library time in their school schedule.
• Library does not coincide with the computer class schedule allowing for integrated research and computer time.
What is not working:Students do not have
enough time to independently select books.
