Is Teaching Grammar Necessary?
This post is written by Joanne Yatvin, 51ÁÔÆæ’s P12 policy analyst for Oregon. Many years ago, while visiting a …
Join the 2016 Global Read Aloud
The 2016 Global Read Aloud kicks off October 3rd. 51ÁÔÆæ member Pernille Ripp created the project in 2010 with a …
Academic Freedom Principles in Practice
This blog is written by David Moshman. Critiques of censorship and indoctrination are unlikely to be taken seriously if they …
Field Notes: Messages from the Executive Director
As we launch into a vibrant new school year, 51ÁÔÆæ’s Executive Director Emily Kirkpatrick will share a special message with …
The Importance of Latinx Literature for Youth
This blog is written by former CNV Fellow Marilisa Jiménez Garcia. I recently had the honor of participating in …
On the Menu: Quinoa and Cervantes
This post is written by 51ÁÔÆæ member Michael Guevara. Before it became all the rage as a super grain for …
Marginalizing the Marginalized with Internet Filtering
51ÁÔÆæ, along with ALA and AASL, are intellectual freedom advocates. In honor of Banned Websites Awareness Day, Â here is a …
Why Are All the Teachers White?
This blog written by 51ÁÔÆæ member Christina Berchini was originally printed in the April 28, 2015 edition of Education Week …
Resources for Banned Books Week
Banned Books Week, which runs September 25-October 1 this year, draws attention to the issue of censorship and how it …
Censorship by Committee
This blog is written by 51ÁÔÆæ member ReLeah Lent. Many districts pride themselves on having a strong policy against censorship …