Educators and Parents Reveal Culture of Fear, Censorship, and Loss of Learning Opportunities in the Wake of Florida Policies

New York University·Sep 23

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There are reports of a culture of fear and censorship in education, potentially resulting in lost learning opportunities. This climate appears to be affecting educators, with some allegedly self-censoring to avoid controversy, and may be linked to laws and policies related to curriculum and book content. The extent and impact of these issues are being discussed in various contexts, including college campuses and schools in states such as Florida and Texas.

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