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Texas schools banned more than 8,000 books, report finds
Original: Texas schools banned more than 8,000 books, report says
A new report says Texas school districts have removed more than 8,000 books from shelves, making the state a focal point in the nationwide debate over school library content. The findings are drawing attention from parents, educators and free-speech advocates, with critics arguing the scale of removals restricts students' access to literature, while supporters of such policies say districts are responding to community concerns.
Why now: The scale of book removals in the largest US school market has reignited debate over censorship and education policy.
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- Texas schools banned more than 8,000 books, report says · FOX 7 Austin
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