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Go Ahead and Ban My Book.: Atwood gives us a lot to think about in this article. At least thinking isn’t banned . . . Yet. apple.news/AGJVOfAabQF2CU…

Great activity here help students think about this important issue: Banned Books, Censored Topics: Teaching About the Battle Over What Students Should Learn nytimes.com/2022/09/22/lea…

This is more than a slippery slope. It is dangerous right now. Florida Releases Reviews That Led to Rejection of Math Textbooks nytimes.com/2022/05/07/us/…

A poem a day! nytimes.com/2022/03/31/lea…

Want to support the people in Ukraine? Here's how you can help - NPR apple.news/ATD97kckOTg6ze…

Let your high school history or English students choose one of these books to read and then do some research to ascertain credibility. buzzfeednews.com/amphtml/ariann…

Giv kids a chance to become an author: This 8-year-old's book is a hit at his library. He offers advice for aspiring authors npr.org/2022/02/05/107…

A good move from the college board! The SAT test will go all-digital starting in 2024 - CNN apple.news/AyQRDackrS0qBo…

15 Books That Deserve a Second Read - The Atlantic theatlantic.com/books/archive/…

And some schools are still teaching phonics to secondary students theguardian.com/education/2022…

@pennykittle @PlymouthState What a beautifully written column. Penny. Thank you for expressing what the truth about censorship so eloquently.

Have kids read this this article to gain empathy and perspective. apple.news/Ao2Yxn3bsQt-Gj…

Have kids examine and vote on the best photo, explaining why in writing or to a small group. People’s Choice: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2021—via @TheAtlPhoto: theatlantic.com/photo/2021/12/…

One of the largest school districts in Texas is bowing to pressure to ban books in school libraries, @emmasarappo writes: theatlantic.com/culture/archiv…

Beloved in Glenn Youngkin ad: Toni Morrison has long been a target for book banning. As have other masterpieces. This article explains why. slate.com/culture/2021/1…

Amazing! Opting out of advanced math education alters adolescents’ neural development, study finds via @psypost psypost.org/2021/10/opting…

This is a must-read for every educator. It’s vitally important: Opinion | What the right-wing book banning movement is really about - NBC News apple.news/AL-OQyqcjSyWdB…

Sunday night reminder: You are a writing teacher, not a copy editor.

Have students choose one to read. Is it still relevant? The 21 Best Young Adult Books From The '90s buzzfeed.com/amandaeedelman… via @amandaewrites

Take a minute to have kids read about science in action. Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts, cracking open crater's lava lake - CNET apple.news/AEhMfdLV0SGidE…