Public libraries, book bans, and censorship

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Department of Education Backs Down on Unlawful Directive Targeting Educational Equity

In a victory for academic freedom and education equity, the U.S. Department of Education conceded the end of a directive that sought to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in schools and higher education institutions nationwide.

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Four Freedom to Read Bills to Follow Right Now: Book Censorship News

Updates on four freedom to read bills at the state level right now, as well as the voices of students advocating for their right to read.

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Censorship, the Constitution, and democracy in our libraries | Opinion

A small number of patrons are driving sweeping censorship decisions. They are overruling trained librarians, undermining constitutional protections, and restricting access for an entire community.

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Barbara Bush Foundation completes family upgrades at 40 Houston libraries

The late former First Lady Barbara Bush was renowned for her work on improving childhood literacy. Her foundation recently announced that it has completed a $1 million project to transform Houston libraries into more inviting, family-friendly spaces.

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‘Modern day book-burning’: Bestselling authors sue Utah officials over book bans

Two Utah high schoolers are also listed as plaintiffs.

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U.S. Department of Education Announces Six New Agency Partnerships to Break Up Federal Bureaucracy

New Agreements Signed with Departments of Labor, Interior, Health and Human Services, and State

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One-third of museums lost government funding this year, survey says

Report including responses from more than 500 museum directors finds median loss of $30,000 in grants or contracts.