Panel on Censorship and Educational Gag Orders in K-12 U.S. Schools
De-Normalizing Censorship Speaker Series
Albert S. Cook Library, Towson University
Censorship is often framed as a good faith debate in response to controversial books, rather than a political tool that both silences minoritized voices and lays the groundwork for controlling public institutions. The current pro-censorship movement has launched a well-coordinated national campaign to destabilize public schools, universities and libraries. Even if the current wave of challenges subsides, states are codifying the aims of this movement into laws and rolling back hard-won curricular progress at all levels of education. In this three-part series, hear from scholars, educators, and advocates who are working to turn the tide, in part by re-thinking how we can all respond more effectively to these attacks on our democracy. April 13th; April 18th; April 27 – (all 5pm, all virtual) Click HERE for full schedule.
Panel on Censorship and Educational Gag Orders in K-12 U.S. Schools
Speakers: Speakers: Sarah Miller, Mark Letcher and Pamela Mason, National Council of Teachers of English, Standing Committee Against Censorship; The PEN America Foundation; Moderator: Miriam DesHarnais, Research & Instruction Librarian, Towson University
Learn more about educational gag orders and attempts to censor discussion, books, plays, curriculum and learning in schools nationwide. Panelists will share information for those preparing for careers in schools and libraries and offer sources of support for educators dealing with censorship challenges and gag orders. This panel is geared towards current and future educators & other professionals serving youth & families but is open to all TU community members.
April 18, 2023, 5-6pm, Virtual
Registration Required; TU Community members only. Click HERE to register.
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This post was written by Baker, Cynthia M.