High schoolers earn elective credits just for reading

The problem teachers often see is that many students have difficulty reading and therefore do not enjoy it. The theory developed by Parsons High School in Kansas to combat the problem was, if students could learn that reading is an enjoyable experience, they would read more and increase their vocabulary and comprehension. The result? A reading course that provides an elective credit to students who read a minimum of three books every nine weeks, write a two-page college level book report on each book, and go through a one-on-one evaluation with the teacher to discuss the report and comprehension of the book. Read more about this program in this article from the Parsons Sun of Parsons, Kansas.