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‘The Kids Simply Cannot Handle It’: Why New York Students Are Reading Fewer Books

Schools are shifting away from full novels to excerpts to prep students for state exams and accommodate lower stamina for reading.

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Posted: September 1st, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News.

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