Fiction losing status in schools

Kids have always read nonfiction at Prairie Norton Elementary in Ohio. But it’s never been quite like this. Students are reading magazines, news articles, short books and other nonfiction works with their lessons. On every visit to the library, they are required to pick up at least one nonfiction book. And those getting help with their reading have to choose a nonfiction book for extra practice. Read more about one district’s efforts to have its students ready for state achievement tests in this article from The Columbus Dispatch.