Controversial Books in the Classroom (Leadership in the Language Arts).

O'Neal, Sharon

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Publication Date: 1990

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Controversial Books in the Classroom (Leadership in the Language Arts).

O'Neal, Sharon

Language Arts, v67 n7 p771-75 Nov 1990

Discusses four issues relating to the use of controversial books in schools: (1) self-censorship; (2) policy; (3) parents' roles, teachers' roles, administrators' roles; and (4) impact of controversy. Offers suggestions on how parents, community members, administrators, and teachers can contribute to the selection and evaluation of texts in classrooms and libraries. (MG)

Descriptors: Administrators, Censorship, Childrens Literature, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Elementary Education, Library Role, Parent Participation, Reading Material Selection, Teachers

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Language: English

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