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Question: What’s the Value of Teaching Shakespeare in High School?

A question from teacher Christina Torres Cawdery: What are your thoughts on teaching Shakespeare in high school?

December 19, 2024

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Recently, teacher and Edutopia community facilitator Christina Torres Cawdery asked a question on Bluesky, and we're curious to hear your thoughts in response: What is the value of teaching Shakespeare in high school?

Please share your answer in the comments.

The text of Christina's question, repeated in the article.

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