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Supporting Students’ Intellectual Freedom in Schools: The Right to Read

Danielle E. Sachdeva, Samantha L. Hull, Sue C. Kimmel, Westry A. Whitaker (Herausgeber)

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303 Seiten

2023
Information Science Reference
978-1-6684-9658-9 (ISBN)

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In today's developing view of education, a disquieting trend looms—the erosion of students' right to choose what they read. This erosion, fueled by an alarming surge in censorship attempts, casts a shadow over the very essence of intellectual exploration. Recent years have witnessed an unprecedented number of challenges aimed at restricting access to books, targeting themes that embrace human diversity, inclusivity, and the tapestry of life itself. As educators, administrators, and scholars grapple with this critical juncture, Supporting Students’ Intellectual Freedom in Schools: The Right to Read serves as a comprehensive resource they can turn to for support and knowledge. Distinguished editors Danielle Hartsfield, Samantha Hull, Sue Kimmel, and Westry Whitaker have crafted a compass to navigate these turbulent waters. In this book, they amass a wealth of insights, strategies, and perspectives, fostering a renaissance of intellectual liberty within educational institutions. This volume transcends the surface, offering a comprehensive blueprint that arms educators and administrators with the knowledge to champion the right to read. From the theoretical underpinnings to pragmatic approaches, this book is a beacon of empowerment for those who value the transformative potential of literature. This book is a call to action, resonating with teachers, school librarians, administrators, and scholars who refuse to let censorship erode the foundations of education. As censorship attempts proliferate, its chapters offer fortification, providing educators at all levels with the tools to safeguard students' intellectual freedom. From the hallowed halls of academia to the vibrant classrooms of K-12, the insights within these pages shape curricula, conversations, and a collective commitment to nurturing minds that thrive on diversity and inquiry. In a world clamoring for unwavering advocates of intellectual freedom, Supporting Students’ Intellectual Freedom in Schools is not just a solution—it is a declaration of resolute solidarity in the pursuit of knowledge and the unassailable right to read.

Danielle E. Sachdeva is a faculty member in the Department of Elementary and Special Education at the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega. She graduated from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia with a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction. Her research interests include children's literature and issues of censorship and intellectual freedom. Samantha L. Hull is an Online Graduate Adjunct Lecturer in School Librarianship at McDaniel College. Sue C. Kimmel has received her Ph.D. in Teacher Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2010. She has her M.S. in Library Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1982, her B.S. in Mathematics from Guilford College in 1979, and her 076 School Library Certification. Westry A. Whitaker is a former secondary English/Language Arts teacher with teaching experience (4th and 6th grade Eng/LA) at an exclusive private school in San Diego, CA and (8th grade Eng/LA) in an urban setting in Wilmington, NC. Wes pursues an active writing agenda and presents regularly at several national conferences including the American Educational Research Association (AERA), the American Association for the Advancement of Curriculum Studies (AAACS) and the Bergamo Conference on Curriculum Theory. Additionally, Wes has published in the Journal of Curriculum Theorizing, the Journal of AAACS and he has contributed two chapters to edited texts on the topics of new literacy and Teaching and Learning. A native of Wilson, NC, Wes began teaching at the University of North Georgia in January, 2015. His interests include English literature, literacy, curriculum theory/studies, teacher education, English methodology, qualitative research methods, diversity education, bullying, and social and civil rights advocacy.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	21.12.2023
Verlagsort	PA
Sprache	englisch
Maße	216 x 279 mm
Themenwelt	Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik
ISBN-10	1-6684-9658-5 / 1668496585
ISBN-13	978-1-6684-9658-9 / 9781668496589
Zustand	Neuware