Politics & Government
Legislator Recognized for Commitment to School Libraries
Sen. Jason Lewis represents Reading.
Sen. Jason Lewis (D-Winchester) was honored by the Massachusetts School Library Association (MSLA) with the Joan C. Gallagher Legislator Award.
Lewis, who represents Reading, was honored for his “advocacy for school libraries in his testimony before the Chapter 70 Education Foundation Budget Review Commission,” according to a press release.
The Joan C. Gallagher Award was established by the MSLA in memory of a friend an colleague who championed equal access to school library programs, professional staff and up-to-date resources.
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According to the MSLA website, “the legislator recipient of this award demonstrates a commitment to advancing the role of the school library program and its staff in the educational process,” and also works to fund legislation that provides equity and up-to-date resources to students across the Commonwealth.
Photos: Ruth S. Urell, director of the Reading Public Library with Lewis; Senator Jason Lewis
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