Facts & Fiction: Stories Stripped Away by Book Bans

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K-12

Facts & Fiction: Stories Stripped Away by Book Bans

Publication Year:  2026  

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This report examines the content of the 3,743 titles removed from school libraries and classrooms during the last academic year. The report finds a significant increase in bans of nonfiction titles and examines the characteristics of frequently banned books, finding that many include characters, identities, and experiences that reflect racial, ethnic, and LGBTQ+ diversity.

By PEN America

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    Youth Media Training Modules

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    Adolescents | K-12 | Out-of-School Time | Youth Voice

    Youth Media Training Modules

    Publication Year:  2025  

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    These modules are designed to help young people build their skills and confidence in media engagement. They guide youth through essential topics such as crafting compelling messages, understanding media platforms, and effectively communicating their ideas to diverse audiences.

    By Collective for Youth Engagement in STEM and Society.

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      Youth Civic Engagement Toolkit

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      Adolescents | K-12 | Out-of-School Time | Youth Voice

      Youth Civic Engagement Toolkit

      Publication Year:  2025  

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      This toolkit is designed to provide tools, curricular resources, and examples from partners to inspire you on the journey of elevating youth voice and empowering youth through civic engagement. The resources in this collection are particularly focused on supporting afterschool and other out-of-school time programs, but may be useful to a wide range of youth-serving programs.

      By Collective for Youth Engagement in STEM and Society.

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        Supporting and Sustaining a Diverse Teacher Workforce

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        Adult Practice | K-12

        Supporting and Sustaining a Diverse Teacher Workforce

        Publication Year:  2025  

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        Using nationally representative teacher survey data, this study investigates the representation of teachers of color in the workforce—who stays, who leaves, and who would like to leave—and the conditions associated with their retention.

        By the Learning Policy Institute.

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          Climate Emotions Toolkit for Middle School Educators

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          Adolescents | K-12 | Mental Health

          Climate Emotions Toolkit for Middle School Educators

          Publication Year:  2025  

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          The toolkit is an evidence-based, teacher-tested resource designed to equip teachers with everything they need to address climate emotions in the classroom. It provides background information, climate literacy resources, and strategies for supporting students’ mental well-being.

          By Climate Mental Health Network and National Environmental Education Foundation.

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            Giving Done Right | Building Better Schools: David McKinney on Why Student Voice Matters

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            Adolescents | K-12 | Philanthropic Practice | Youth Voice

            Giving Done Right | Building Better Schools: David McKinney on Why Student Voice Matters

            Publication Year:  2025  

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            Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette talk with their Center for Effective Philanthropy colleague David McKinney, vice president of YouthTruth — a CEP initiative — to discuss how systematically listening to young people at scale can transform education, both at the school and system level. ..

            By Giving Done Right podcast from the Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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              Beyond Fine: How Students Really Feel About School and Why It Matters

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              K-12 | Science of Learning & Dev | SEL | Youth Voice

              Beyond Fine: How Students Really Feel About School and Why It Matters

              Publication Year:  2025  

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              Since 2021, Transcend has used a validated student survey to gather feedback from over 70,000 students across the United States about their experiences.

              By Transcend Education.

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                Disentangling the Effects of Social and Emotional Learning Programs on Student Academic Achievement

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                K-12 | Science of Learning & Dev | SEL

                Disentangling the Effects of Social and Emotional Learning Programs on Student Academic Achievement

                Publication Year:  2025  

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                A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. A review of 40 studies involving more than 33,700 students in grades 1-12 finds that school-provided SEL programs improve students’ academic achievement in addition to their social and emotional development.

                By Cheyeon Ha, University of Southern California; Michael F. McCarthy, Yale School of Medicine; Michael J. Strambler, Yale School of Medicine; Christina Cipriano, Yale School of Medicine.

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                  Understanding AI in Public Education: AI Resource Guide

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                  Adult Practice | K-12

                  Understanding AI in Public Education: AI Resource Guide

                  Publication Year:  2025  

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                  This guide is designed to support school systems and partners as they navigate the fast-changing world of artificial intelligence — offering tools, research, and examples that can strengthen advocacy and decision-making.

                  By Partnership for the Future of Learning.

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                    Adolescents in California: Creating the Conditions for Thriving

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                    Adolescents | K-12 | Out-of-School Time | Science of Learning & Dev | SEL | Youth Voice

                    Adolescents in California: Creating the Conditions for Thriving

                    Publication Year:  2024  

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                    The Stuart Foundation shares an overview of California adolescents as learners, earners, creators and leaders—discussing how California is investing in adolescents, naming the key drivers of inequitable leaning outcomes and inviting everyone to join the conversation and collective effort to create the conditions for adolescents to thrive.

                    By the Stuart Foundation.

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