MAME is currently asking school library supporters to please respond to the
Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Top 10 in 10 Survey here.
Here is the recommended way to respond:
Please respond to the survey by adding equitable access to school libraries staffed by certified school librarians in "Other" and then rating it as one of the top 5 priorities.
It is important for community members to respond, so please pass on this information to others. If you are a parent, please indicate this on your response.
Background information:
The new State Superintendent, Dr. Michael Rice, wants to review and update the current Top 10 in 10 plan.
In the current Top 10 in 10 Goals and Strategies, item 2.7a is:
a) Ensure that all students have access to libraries and media centers within their school, district, and/or community. Ensure that such resources are appropriately staffed to ensure system integrity.
In the new survey, providing equitable access to school libraries staffed by certified school librarians is not an option in their list to rate as important; however, there is a place to add suggested priorities in "Other."
I believe it will only take a few minutes to fill out the survey.
Let me know if you have any questions and spread the word!
Thank you!
--Kathy Lester
Kathy Lester, MLIS, MA
Advocacy Chair, Past-President 2014
Michigan Association for Media in Education (MAME)
Region 3 Director
American Association of School Librarians (AASL)
School Library Media Specialist / Technology Coach
SL21 Model Library, 2017-2018
SL21 Exemplary Ranking - Michigan School Libraries for the 21st Century 2019-2022
East Middle School, Plymouth-Canton Schools
ISTE Making IT Happen Award Winner
2017 MAME Michigan School Library Program of the Year
2012 State Librarian's Excellence Award Winner
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