Kathy Gambles

Teacher librarians are too important to cut

There have been good things happening in the Ogden School District. There is passion to see that students’ test scores improve and students graduate with the skills they will need for the work they do and the lives they will lead. 

OSD is in the unique position of being one of few Utah school districts that employ professionally-trained, certified teacher librarians in all schools within the district. The primary purpose of the library media program is to empower students to be critical thinkers, make informed choices and be problem solvers. Dr. William A Sederburg, recently retired Utah Commissioner of Higher Education, said “Preserving and expanding school libraries are essential to our success in this information-intensive age. The school library isn’t your mother’s library anymore.” 

Freedom to read is a gift

 

The school library media center is a place where students have access to materials that interest them and challenge them to think and grow as individuals. The school library has the unique responsibility of introducing young citizens to the world of information and story.

Ogden's literary resources enrich community

Editor, 

The last week of February was quite a week to celebrate with WSU Storytelling Festival and Treehouse Children's Museum's birthday. Our community is incredibly fortunate to have such rich literary resources.

Treehouse has provided enjoyment and learning experiences for children and families for 20 years. Treehouse was named one of the "Top 50 Children's Museums in the Nation" by Child Magazine and many times has been recipient of prestigious general operating support awards from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. What a treasure in our community! Treehouse just keeps growing quality happenings.

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