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Reading Books in Pittsburgh Schools Embrace Realism
Pittsburgh elementary readers shift from idealized tales to diverse urban life with characters like Ted Nan and Lucy. The 80 series adopted in 1974 aims to lift city scores, boosted reading time by 60 percent in grades four to six, and includes a silent weekly reading period for all students and staff.
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