Forsyth Coalition for Education

Book Bans Harm Kids Censoring what children read deprives them of reality and the chance to feed their curiosity and develop empathy

“Knowledge is power. Book bans go against the very nature of an open, civil society. Whether through the legal system, the ballot box or our voices, we must uphold educational freedom and support knowledge. We must stop the censoring of books."
www.scientificamerican.com/article/book...

Lies Hurt Us All: Humanizing Our Response to Disinformation  - PEN America Restating the truth is needed to reset the consequential hurt of disinformation — and there is work that we all can do to advance this healing in our communities.

“Combating disinformation requires a heartfelt approach beyond education, regulation, and personal responsibility. Resilience efforts must include healing and community-building,” says Martina Van Norden, a PEN America organizer. pen.org/lies-hurt-us...

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