IMPACT
INTRODUCTION
Book bans in the United States are increasingly targeting materials that address themes of race, gender identity, and sexual orientation, particularly in school libraries and classrooms. These bans distort the historical and social narratives accessible to students.
The rise in book bans further limits the availability of diverse educational content, which is particularly detrimental in a post-pandemic learning environment. According to the Annie E. Casey Foundation, only 26% of eighth graders were proficient in math in 2022, down from 33% in 2019, and less than a third of fourth graders were proficient in reading, down from 34% in 2019 (The Annie E. Casey Foundation). Students from minority and marginalized communities may feel increasingly alienated from an education system that does not reflect their experiences or value their histories, potentially leading to lower academic engagement and performance.
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Cities Reached
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Programs Completed
Book bans in the United States are increasingly targeting materials that address themes of race, gender identity, and sexual orientation, particularly in school libraries and classrooms. These bans distort the historical and social narratives accessible to students.
Micheal D.
Student, Baldwin Institute
The rise in book bans further limits the availability of diverse educational content, which is particularly detrimental in a post-pandemic learning environment. We need diverse stories now more than ever.
Sarah J.
Parent, Community Leader
Students from minority and marginalized communities may feel increasingly alienated from an education system that does not reflect their experiences or value their histories. Representation matters deeply.
James T.
Educator, Baldwin Institute
Book bans in the United States are increasingly targeting materials that address themes of race, gender identity, and sexual orientation, particularly in school libraries and classrooms. These bans distort the historical and social narratives accessible to students.
Micheal D.
Student, Baldwin Institute
The rise in book bans further limits the availability of diverse educational content, which is particularly detrimental in a post-pandemic learning environment. We need diverse stories now more than ever.
Sarah J.
Parent, Community Leader
Students from minority and marginalized communities may feel increasingly alienated from an education system that does not reflect their experiences or value their histories. Representation matters deeply.
James T.
Educator, Baldwin Institute
Book bans in the United States are increasingly targeting materials that address themes of race, gender identity, and sexual orientation, particularly in school libraries and classrooms. These bans distort the historical and social narratives accessible to students.
Micheal D.
Student, Baldwin Institute
The rise in book bans further limits the availability of diverse educational content, which is particularly detrimental in a post-pandemic learning environment. We need diverse stories now more than ever.
Sarah J.
Parent, Community Leader
Students from minority and marginalized communities may feel increasingly alienated from an education system that does not reflect their experiences or value their histories. Representation matters deeply.
James T.
Educator, Baldwin Institute
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