school-libraries

As book bans gain favor, some fear libraries could be at risk

BY: - April 4, 2023

From July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, 138 school districts in 32 states banned books, according to PEN America.

COMMENTARY

Pa. requires libraries in prisons. But not in schools. Why? | Opinion

BY: - February 9, 2020

By Debra E. Kachel All students are assessed on the same scale for standardized tests. If this were truly fair, shouldn’t they also have access to the same educational resources with which to learn?  An education can only be so effective without quality instruction, teachers, specialists, librarians, and access to information, reading materials, and technology. […]