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Banning Books Only Makes Students Want to Read Them More

I have identical twins who are in middle school. They love to eat candy. They seem to have self-control about candy when I have it in the house, except when I put limits on it....

September 18 2023

By Shawnta S. Barnes

African American schoolgirl, smiling, looking at camera, wears glasses dark background with books and backpack. Education. Self-development. Generated

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We Must Protect School Librarians at All Costs

As book bans continue to be a significant issue in our country, it’s only right that I take a page from President Obama’s playbook and honor the librarians across the nation who...

August 15 2023

By Kwame Sarfo-Mensah

cover of the book Gender Queer.

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Gender Queer Is Not For Me, But Someone Needs This Book

I wanted to write something cutesy like, “I read Gender Queer, so you don't have to,” but that would be bad advice.

April 25 2023

By Chris Stewart

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Why Math Identity Matters