Assigned books often too hard for students

In many schools, especially in urban systems, students are assigned books that are well beyond their reading levels. That can crush their motivation, says IRA Past President Richard Allington, quoted in an article by Valerie Strauss appearing in the October 24 issue of The Washington Post. The article also points out examples of youngsters being asked to read books with themes and language better suited to older students. For further information, read the full article.