The decision is aimed at better performance on state tests and avoiding sexual content found in some of the Bard’s work.

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      I was so glad one of my high school teacher had us watch movies after we read a play. The best was her having us watch Throne of Blood after we finished Macbeth.

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      My school would have his read a portion ourselves, then we would follow along to the audio while rereading it, and for bonus points you could read a speech from it to the class at the end.

      Maybe not perfect but I do remember Julius Ceaser.

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      I enjoyed English class in school, but in the years during and after university, I’ve come to realise just how much I was missing out. I used to think Shakespeare was overrated, but now I see the big deal