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Dec 22 2025EDUCATION

Books That Dare to Challenge: A Look at Banned Reads in the US

In the United States, books are often challenged and banned, especially in schools and libraries. The American Library Association (ALA) reports that in 2024, there were 821 attempts to ban books. These attempts are not just from parents but also from pressure groups and decision-makers. The most co

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Aug 27 2024EDUCATION

Oklahoma's Education Board Strips License from Teacher for Book-Ban Protest

In a controversial move, the Oklahoma Board of Education has revoked the teaching license of Summer Boismier, a former teacher who gained national attention for her book-ban protest in 2022. Boismier, who now works at the Brooklyn Public Library in New York City, had covered part of her classroom b

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