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Why aren't we reading?

Mark Bauerlein's book The Dumbest Generation has some interesting findings on student's reading for pleasure. He presents data on how many books college freshman and seniors read for their own enjoyment or as a supplement for course readings. While...

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  • No Child Left Behind
  • Reading
  • The Dumbest Generation

Posted by Camille Robbins on April 7, 2009 9:28 AM

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