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A songbook for people who can't read gets a major update — and a younger audience

An old religiously inspired songbook that uses shape notes for people who can't read music got a major update and is attracting younger singers. KUOW is Seattle’s NPR news station. We are an ...

Graduated, but can't read properly: How America's schools are failing to teach reading

One in four young Americans, aged 16 to 24, cannot read beyond basic text — even as high school graduation rates rise. Data ...
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An early American music tradition gets a major update — and a younger audience

An old religiously inspired songbook that uses shape notes for people who can't read music got a major update and is attracting younger singers. Hundreds of singers from all over the world gathered ...