June 11th, 2013 | RESEARCH
According to this report, libraries and museums are effective but often overlooked resources in the United States' effort to turn around a crisis in early learning, exposing children to powerful learning experiences in the critical early years and keeping them learning through the summer months. This document provides dozens of examples and 10 key ways libraries and museums are supporting young children. It provides a clear call to policymakers, schools, funders, and parents to make full use of these vital, existing community resources.
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Intitute of Museum and Library Services, PublisherMarsha Semmel, Contributor, Institute of Museum and Library Services
Mamie Bittner, Contributor, Institute of Museum and Library Services
Allison Boals, Contributor, Institute of Museum and Library Services
Mary Lynn Howard, Contributor
Andrea Camp, Contributor
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Funding Source: IMLS
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Audience: Educators | Teachers | Museum | ISE Professionals | Parents | Caregivers | Scientists
Discipline: Education and learning science
Resource Type: Reference Materials | Report
Environment Type: Library Programs | Museum and Science Center Programs | Public Programs