Action Resources
Many of us are trying to navigate the consequences of recent political moves against diversity in curricula and reading materials, from the banning of books in K-12 school libraries and classrooms, to audits of books in public libraries, to college curricula being scrutinized by state politicians. What might be some practical responses to these attacks? How we might use our content expertise toward effective responses and potential solutions? Grown out of conversation at our most recent conference, please find here some possible resources to help. Feel free to suggest additional items by contacting the current MELUS secretary at marc.dipoalo@swosu.edu.
Academic Freedom in Politically Challenging Times
Information on political interference in higher education (AAUP)
Attacks on Higher Education: An Analysis of the State Legislative Landscape (AAUP)
Freedom to Learn’s Social Media Action Kit
An Academic’s Guide to Writing OpEds (Leah Milne)