Censorship Is a Poor Way to Promote Literacy

Censorship Is a Poor Way to Promote Literacy
There is a push among progressive educators to replace classical literature with contemporary books written by authors who espouse the “correct” ideology. Barney Moss, CC BY 2.0
Michael Zwaagstra
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Obviously, some books are better than others. This is something everyone should understand. A well-written book that tackles profound themes is far more likely to stand the test of time than a poorly written book that deals with superficial topics.

Michael Zwaagstra
Michael Zwaagstra
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Michael Zwaagstra is a public high school teacher and a senior fellow with the Fraser Institute. He is the author of “A Sage on the Stage: Common Sense Reflections on Teaching and Learning.”
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