Brave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers

TEACHERS REACT: The Elite College Students Who Can't Read Books, Part 1 [Ep 250]

Marie Morris & Amanda Cardenas, Secondary ELA Teachers

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Are students reading less than ever before? In this episode, we dive into The Atlantic article The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books and unpack its bold claims about reading full books, attention spans, technology, and the shift toward skill-focused education. We’re asking the tough questions and sharing our real reactions!

One thing is for sure. If we want students to read, we need to be intentional about how we build our curriculum! Grab our discussion guide to reflect on this conversation, and join Curriculum Rehab for the tools to create engaging, student-centered lessons. Plus, stay tuned for part two next week, where we’ll tackle college readiness and what comes next!

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