Good evening. This snapshot of stories and roundup is recommended just for you, based on your interests and reading history. | | | | Book shelves in a middle school library in Kansas. (Jason Alatidd/USA TODAY Network/Reuters) | | | | | | |  What to know Middle and high schools are shifting from assigning full novels to excerpts, sparking debates about literacy. This trend, driven by standardized testing and budget constraints, raises concerns about students' reading skills. While some educators argue for the benefits of full books, others highlight the advantages of shorter texts. The shift has been ongoing for 25 years, with varying impacts on student engagement and learning outcomes. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. | | | | | How was today's newsletter? | | | | | | | | |
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