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How to keep an ancient text interesting to students? Make it a summer blockbuster

The Odyssey is a favorite of teachers, but a challenge to keep students engaged. Decades of adaptations have helped students connect with the text; now, Nolan's version is getting students excited again.

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Sequoia Carrillo is an assistant editor for NPR's Education Team. Along with writing, producing, and reporting for the team, she manages the Student Podcast Challenge.