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By Ethan RileySeptember 20, 2026 Education Schools Are Ditching Full Novels—Can Excerpts Really Measure Up? As schools scale back full-novel assignments, teachers increasingly rely on short excerpts. Supporters cite time limits and test prep; critics warn students lose depth, nuance and sustained reading skills.