Once upon a time in America’s schools, librarians, teachers, and the curriculum coordinator decided which books would be used in classrooms and school libraries. Things have changed. Parents and other interest groups are now seeking to have a say in what students are taught and what materials are used to instruct them. This is not something to be feared, because it is a sure sign that parents and the community are becoming more involved with the education of their youth. As a consequence, you will have to deal with censorship issues from time to time, but “an ounce of prevention …
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