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In this spread, we explore the reasons for declining reading and writing — whether that be a distaste towards reading or a clash between teachers and school board members — as well as what disparities and solutions exist.
By Maya Gjelhaug, Isabel Li, Vincent Meyer, and William Overbo
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March 28, 2024
This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on Viewer. It was originally published on March 20, 2024.