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Schools are shifting away from full novels to excerpts to prep students for state exams and accommodate lower stamina for reading. Via @nysfocus buff.ly/SWTxV1o

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Parents sued @LowerMerionSD in federal court last week over the school board’s decision to end a policy allowing them to opt their children out of using the internet buff.ly/5RLnN01

Parents recognize there is no silver bullet to solving the mental health challenges young people experience today, a new @empwrourfuturepoll shows. Instead the focus should be on helping kids use technology wisely, critically and responsibly buff.ly/BcnElgI

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The education department is requiring financial literacy lessons. Implementation — and effectiveness — may vary. Via @CivilBeat buff.ly/nbMnPVm

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Credentials from a Maine nonprofit in skills like leadership, entrepreneurship and financial literacy now have a tangible value from colleges buff.ly/3SeW4yW