DETAILS: Location: 19 U.S. states, 1 Canadian province; Design: Correlational; Sample: 29 elementary, middle, and high schools; Measure: Library circulation measurements; Duration: Data spans 2-6 years. RESULTS: A number of research studies document the positive impact of Accelerated Reader on student reading achievement, motivation, and the amount of reading. One would expect that the combination of improved student motivation and teacher encouragement to read would affect library circulation. The purpose of this report was to review and summarize existing research on Accelerated Reader where library circulation was reported, which included 25 case studies, 3 journal articles, and 1 dissertation. The results showed that it is reasonable to conclude that students read more books while using Accelerated Reader, and are perhaps more motivated to read than before their schools implemented the program, so it can be expected that library circulation will increase. The full report is available online: <https://docs.renaissance.com/R37737>.

DETAILS: School Profile: 1,067 students in grades K-4; Demographics: Rural, Title I, Free/reduced lunch: 42%, ESL: 4%, Minorities: 9%. RESULTS: After using Accelerated Reader with best practices, the number of students meeting or exceeding the standard of excellence in reading on state DRP reading scores increased by 20%. REPORTING EDUCATOR: Cindy Pileggi, teacher. (Email research@renaissance.com to request a copy of this study from the Renaissance Research Department.)