Ontario Secondary School Excels in Reading

St. Mary Catholic Catholic Secondary School, Ontario, Canada

Abstract:

DETAILS: School Profile: 1,475 students in grades: 9-12; Demographics: Urban.

RESULTS: Since implementing Accelerated Reader with best practices, the percent of students labeled Successful on the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test increased by 11 percentage points and library circulation more than quadrupled.

REPORTING EDUCATOR: Maria Davis, teacher-librarian.

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Publication Date:
07/01/2006