Common Core To Require More Nonfiction Reading

The Cincinnati Enquirer (4/16, Amos) reports, "Reading has been declining in the nation's schools for more than two decades, but some experts say, the new Common Core standards for English and Language arts might halt that slide." The standards are being implemented in "all public and many private schools in Ohio, Kentucky and 44 other states." Part of that are "tougher" reading standards "with students in every grade expected to read more nonfiction, informational texts." One expert pointed out that "students need to practice reading nonfiction, especially complex, technical writing, because if they get a job or go to college, chances are good nonfiction reading will be the bulk of what's required."