Information literacy and reading for enjoyment are key elements of lifelong learning. The school library is a central hub for both teachers and students.
School Libraries and Reading
Research on school libraries and reading
It takes a village: Engaging communities to support student success
A pilot program aimed at improving literacy skills in young children found that engaging parents, teachers, and the community helped to improve literacy and change the way that the community thought about reading.
School libraries 2017
This report is an excerpt from our 2017 annual report on Ontario's publicly funded schools. The report is based on survey responses from over 1100 principals in English, Catholic and French schools across the province.
School libraries 2016
School libraries play an essential role in ensuring that Ontario’s students are prepared for today’s information- and knowledge-based society.
School libraries 2016
This report is an excerpt from our 2016 annual report on Ontario's publicly funded schools, and examines the staffing and resources in school libraries.
Exemplary school libraries in Ontario
This study was conducted by Queen's University and People for Education for the Ontario Library Association. The purpose of the project was to identify the characteristics of exemplary school libraries and their impact on student…
In the news
Durham Region News: Award-winning Durham teacher-librarian says libraries are ‘powerful’
This article cites our 2011 report on school libraries. According to the report, there is a significant relationship between student scores on reading and writing tests and the presence of a teacher-librarian.
New report highlights competing priorities in education
People for Education's annual report on Ontario’s schools shows decline in library staff and music teachers; improvements in Indigenous education.
New report reveals geographic divide in Ontario schools
People for Education releases 19th Annual Report on Ontario’s Publicly Funded Schools.