Can required reading spark career interest? High school ELA teachers weigh in. Real Q&As inside.
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Motivating teen readers with Novel Pathways
Hot takes on turning ELA texts into career sparks, from teachers and teens.
For people who want their high schoolers to read
What educators are saying
"If a student from the Upper East Side can appreciate a Toni Morrison character that has a life story different than their own, that's exciting."
— ELA teacher grade 9-12
New York
"If Gen Z/Alpha don't see a value in it, they won't do it. Reading a text because a teacher tells them to isn't appealing."
—ELA teacher grade 10
Pennsylvania
"If you could've explained to me how reading To Kill A Mockingbird could help me become a lawyer, I would've been more excited to read it."
—Curriculum director, fmr teacher
New York
Jolie Radunich
Edtech professional, former English tutor and lifelong student user.
BA in Education, Tech, & Entrepreneurship from New York University.
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