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HS Explanatory Prompt Why Shakespeare? (Grades 11-12)

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Many high schools incorporate works by Shakespeare and other famous authors from history into their curriculum. Often, students complain about the inclusion of these texts. They think they're boring and would prefer to read something that is more "relevant" to their own lives.

Write an essay that explains why schools continue to incorporate works by Shakespeare and other classic authors into their curriculum.