iSchool Capstone

Summer Wonder: Recommendation for Data Collection Partnerships between Kent District Library and Local School Districts

Project tags:

community engagement & outreach

Project poster

2 out of 3 fourth graders in Michigan failed to receive proficient scores in reading. Kent District Library (KDL), in response, is developing a new summer reading program called Summer Wonder in 2020, with the goal of helping youth in underserved areas. How do they know if this new program is working? This project’s goal is to start partnerships, create timelines, research, and form a recommendation for a long-term study. The end result of this project will help KDL understand how to improve Summer Wonder, creating a pathway to learning for those facing barriers.

Project participants:

Barbara Williams

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