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Resident urges strict standards for required reading, suggests reviewing 'Alexi' placement

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A resident urged the board to ensure required English texts are the strongest choices for adolescent readers and recommended the review committee consider whether the 'Alexi' book ranks among the top 40 works suitable for grades 6–12.

A resident, who identified herself for the record as Mary Ann Knog of 258 Park Street, urged the New Canaan Board of Education on Jan. 6 to apply strict standards when selecting required English texts for middle and high school students and asked the review committee to consider a specific question about a book she…

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