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Tewksbury adopts K–12 summer-reading framework and partners with public library
Summary
The district rolled out a K–12 summer reading plan emphasizing choice, equitable access and partnership with the Tewksbury Public Library; the program links curated gradeband lists to library catalogs and includes ebooks and audiobooks to expand access.
Tewksbury Public Schools presented a new K–12 summer reading framework to the school committee on June 10 that centers on three priorities: student engagement, equitable access and community partnership.
Presenters said younger students will use curated lists and library supports while middle-grade themes (perseverance, courage) guide optional gradeband choices; high-school students receive broad recommended lists but may read any book that interests them. The district said it worked with the Tewksbury Public Library to link reading lists to library catalogs with QR codes, so families can access print, ebooks and audiobooks at no cost.
"When students have choice, access, and connection to their community, they're more likely to read," the presenter said. Kickoff events hosted by library staff are planned at several buildings, and teachers will use summer reading as a launch point for fall classroom conversations rather than as a graded summer assignment.
Committee members asked about grade-border cases (fifth graders) and noted staff will clarify materials and communications before the summer mailing. Staff agreed to follow up with a clear building-level flyer and to collect feedback in the fall on student interest and participation.
