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Book banning in U.S. schools hits five-year high
Original: UPDATE: Book banning in U.S. schools hits 5-year high
New reporting indicates that book bans in American schools have reached their highest level in five years. EdSource flagged the development in an update on its coverage, noting the rising tide of challenged and removed titles from classrooms and libraries. The trend continues to fuel national debate over curriculum control, parental rights, and censorship in public education.
Why now: Concern over censorship and curriculum fights in schools is intensifying ahead of new data showing record-level bans.
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