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Peer reviewedGambell, Trevor J. – English Quarterly, 1986
Provides various definitions of censorship; describes a case of censorship in New Brunswick, Canada; explains what happens to materials that have been challenged; and provides a challenged materials policy and a list of books that have been challenged in Canada. (SRT)
Descriptors: Censorship, Curriculum Evaluation, Elementary Secondary Education, English Curriculum
Peer reviewedAdler, Louise; Tellez, Kip – Urban Education, 1992
Studies curriculum challenges by religious conservatives to the "Impressions" reading series in California. Many parents thought the series promoted satanism, witchcraft, and disrespect toward parents. Data from 22 school districts, 4 of which dropped the series, illustrate the complex nature of such challenges and highlight school…
Descriptors: Conservatism, Court Litigation, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Policy
