Book bans, chatbots, pedagogical warfare: What it means to read has become a minefield.
Tag: Book Bans
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Illinois Passes a Ban on Book Bans
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the law, which came amid a recent rise in book-banning efforts, was the first of its kind. At least one other state is weighing similar legislation.
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The Bible and Book of Mormon Challenged Under Utah Book Ban Law
In one school district, the Bible and the Book of Mormon were flagged for “sensitive materials review.”
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Book Removals May Have Violated Students’ Rights, Education Department Says
The U.S. Department of Education reached a settlement with a Georgia school district after launching an investigation into whether book removals created a hostile environment for students.
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Salman Rushdie Makes Surprise Appearance at PEN America Gala
The novelist, who was stabbed and gravely wounded at a literary event last year, received an award from the freedom of expression organization.