Why Schools Should Read Same Books

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Books are not just the way kids should learn,some learn differently than others. All around the world,there is many nations and different cultures. Schools shouldnt read the same books all over the country because kids learn and progress accordingly to their teacher plus students may miss out on differemt cultures.
One reason why schools shouldnt read the same books is because "high culture." Also, "influencial critics," this will come from others that dont really care about other parts. In addition,women have been writing for as long as men have. "Few women writers have managed to gain entrance to such anthologies."
Another reason that schools shouldnt read the same books is because "teachers have to make their own decisions." Also, sometimes

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