Students read few—or no—books in top ELA programs, survey finds

The Bell Ringer

Would you believe that some of the most widely-used reading curricula in America incorporate no actual books? 🚩🚩🚩

In fact, those programs earn high marks from EdReports?

Meanwhile. some of the best ELA curricula in America are designed around whole books… but they have… pic.twitter.com/9OnX4zR2h1

— Karen Vaites (@karenvaites) May 25, 2025