Carol Jago
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Reading and Literature Project, UCLA. Past president, National Council of Teachers of English, ILA board member.
Chicago, IL
Joined April 2009
Teaching Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead was always such a delight. And Leopoldstadt would be an excellent addition to any AP Lit curriculum. What a huge contribution Stoppard made to theatre arts..
nytimes.com
In works like “Travesties” and “Arcadia,” the playwright embraced the really big questions and wrestled words into coherent, exhilarating shape.
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Does listening to a book count as reading?
nytimes.com
We need to let go of our legacy print snobbery.
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Beth Macy's reporting on the chasm between red and blue Americans has given me much to think about and reconsider. This book is every bit as important as Dopesick was, maybe more.
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LAUSD Posts Big Gains in Reading and Math, Surpassing State and Pre-Pandemic Levels. Alberto Carvahlo and Karla Estrada are making a huge difference in the world. @The74
the74million.org
Stubborn achievement between racial groups gaps persist.
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An extraordinary poet. I need to read more of his work.
nytimes.com
An observational poet who focuses on imagery from nature, he taught at the Institute of American Indian Arts for more than 20 years.
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"Withholding books from students is inhumane. The best tool for improved academic performance is engagement – engagement with stories. Many students master test-taking skills but lose the window for learning to enjoy reading." @The74
the74million.org
Perrillo and Newman: The top-down pressure to measure up on test scores saps the time and energy needed to promote reading for pleasure.
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The Fever Dream of Imminent Superintelligence Is Finally Breaking
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Building bigger A.I. isn’t leading to better A.I.
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Why Are So Few Kids Reading for Pleasure? @The74
the74million.org
Doomscrolling. Poor literacy instruction. Overscheduling. These are some of the reasons cited for a generational decline in students reading for fun.
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Will be speaking at EDTECH WEEK 2025. Looking forward to learning from my fellow panelists!
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Fewer People Are Reading for Fun, Study Finds https://t.co/R1OuEwzYUL "Discussing and reflecting on fiction was linked to better mental health and social capabilities, including the ability to perceive nuances in interpersonal relationships." Time for book clubs!
nytimes.com
From 2003 to 2023, the share of Americans who read for pleasure fell 40 percent, a sharp decline that is part of a continuing downward trend.
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Thinking about this as we begin a new school year.
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That’s bad news for our democracies.
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A perfect storm is brewing for reading. AI Can Make Reading Books Feel Obsolete – And Students Have A Lot To Lose
civilbeat.org
Artificial intelligence is dramatically changing how people engage with books or other kinds of writing.
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Summer Reading Can Help Boost Literacy. Why Don’t High Schools Require It? @The74
the74million.org
Cohen: Survey of D.C.-area high schools shows few assign books to incoming 9th graders to read during vacation. That's a lost opportunity.
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I'll be speaking at Harmony Live Summer Event in Tucson: Bridging the Science of Reading & Relationships on Aug 21 - 21, 2025. Would love to see you there. Register here: https://t.co/sgKA5EmDhp - via #Whova Event Platform
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🎉 Harmony Live Summer Event is Coming to Tucson! 🌟 Get ready for a day of inspiration, innovation, and connection! Join fellow school leaders and leadership teams for our dynamic, in-person summer...
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Why is it always either/or? If students read more, there would be time for both classic and contemporary texts. Shakespeare, Other Classics Still Dominate High School English
edweek.org
Despite efforts to diversify curricula, teachers still regularly assign many of the same classic works, a new survey finds.
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Teach Macbeth? Here's a perfect articleto pair with the play.
nytimes.com
How do you live a driven life, seeking to achieve great things, without becoming a jerk?
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An essential read for every English teacher. Plus ça change...
ncte.org
A new report detailing the use of literature in public secondary schools nationwide.
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