After Florida’s 4,561-book purge, will other states follow its path?

Florida’s sweeping purge of 4,561 books has set a new precedent in U.S. education, sparking fears of nationwide censorship. From Hillsborough to Escambia, districts are erasing works by women, LGBTQ+ voices, and authors of color. Critics argue these bans suppress diversity and democratic literacy, raising the question: should schools shield children from difference or prepare them to embrace it?

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