I agree with your opinion, but what I saw driving it was that kids could no longer read for extended periods of time. The move to fewer pages was an attempt by teachers to meet the kids where they were, so we all had a common text. It has been sad.

For some reason, this makes me feel better.

I may be wrong, but I thought it was more New Orleans, since the Mississippi was the natural waterway?

Yes! We need to be screaming. It is scream worthy.

Constantly.

I am going to try this. Thanks!