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State preparing classic literature mandate for all K12 students

— Louisiana education officials are moving to require every public school student to read at least one state-approved work of classic literature each year, with $2 million already set aside to help support the effort.

The requirement comes through a proposed rule from the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education that would direct students in kindergarten through eighth grade, as well as high sch…

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