Monday, December 11, 2006

Thousands spent on free library cards

(BCTF E-news, Vol. 6, no. 5, December 11, 2006)

The minister of education has spent thousands of dollars sending letters to parents of all K12 students telling them their children are now eligible for a free public library card.

Most public libraries in the province provide cards free of charge already. Some people are upset at this enormous waste of money, especially in light of the number of school libraries that have been closed or had their hours reduced.

There is over fifty-years research showing that a well-stocked and properly staffed school library will improve academic achievement.

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