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Book Bans Are Not Just Bad Policy; They Can Raise Civil Rights Issues - ED.gov Blog
Book Bans Are Not Just Bad Policy; They Can Raise Civil Rights Issues - ED.gov Blog
By: Matt Nosanchuk, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Strategic Operations and Outreach, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education All students deserve access to learning environments that are inclusive and free from discrimination and that nurture their intellect, wellbeing, and creativity, preparing them for success in school and beyond. Books have been the gateway toContinue Reading
#Book Bans#freedom to read#banned books#civil rights#censorship#book challenges
·blog.ed.gov·
Book Bans Are Not Just Bad Policy; They Can Raise Civil Rights Issues - ED.gov Blog
Book Ban Data
Book Ban Data
The American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) has released new data documenting book challenges throughout the United States, finding that challenges of unique titles surged 65% in 2023 compared to 2022 numbers, reaching the highest level ever documented by ALA. Read the full announcement. OIF documented 4,240 unique book titles targeted for censorship, more than the previous two years combined (2,571 in 2022; 1,651 in 2021), as well as 1,247 demands to censor library books, materials, and resources in 2023.
#banned books#banned curriculum#censorship#book challenges#ALA
·ala.org·
Book Ban Data
In the Fight Against Book Bans, Retired Librarians Are Making a Difference | From the Editor
In the Fight Against Book Bans, Retired Librarians Are Making a Difference | From the Editor
They care deeply and can't be fired. Retired librarians are bringing experience and passion to the cause of intellectual freedom. With advocacy skills training and opportunities to mentor, retirees could become even more powerful assets.
#censorship#banned books#support librarians
·schoollibraryjournal.com·
In the Fight Against Book Bans, Retired Librarians Are Making a Difference | From the Editor