Harford County school board appeals state's decision to reverse ban of controversial novel
The Harford County Public School Board says it will appeal the State Board of Education's decision to put the controversial ...
USA Today
Book censorship in US schools has become 'rampant and common', free speech advocates warn
A free speech advocacy group warned that book censorship in public schools across the United States has become "rampant and common," with book bans increasing significantly over the last few years.
INDY Week
As Book Bans Spike, Public and School Librarians In Wake County Juggle Divergent Challenges
New policies have helped keep Wake County libraries resilient against censorship, but book challenges continue to have a ...
fox6now
Just 3 states are responsible for 80% of known school book bans
PEN America’s annual report on banned books shows more than 6,800 instances of books being temporarily or permanently removed for the 2024-2025 school year. Three states account for 80% of those bans.
WHIO
Report warns of 'disturbing' normalization of book bans in US schools
(NEW YORK) -- Books bans in public schools have become a "new normal" in the U.S., escalating since 2021, according to one advocacy group. In a new report, PEN America said the federal government has ...
LSU Wire
Tennessee ranks third in US for number of books banned in school, report
According to a new report from a literary access group, Tennessee ranks third in the nation for the highest number of books bans this school year.
Schools won’t ban books, superintendent says | Inquirer Cherry Hill
Hello, Cherry Hill! 👋 Cherry Hill Public Schools Superintendent Kwame Morton last night worked to alleviate concerns after a suggested policy regarding parental approval for students to check out ...