Duluth school district drops 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' 'Huckleberry Finn' over racial slurs [View all]
Two classic American novels will no longer be required reading in eastern Minnesota schools because they contain racial slurs.
"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" and "To Kill a Mockingbird" will be dropped from the Duluth school district's English classes next year. School officials said the move is part of an effort to be considerate to all students, particularly students of color.
District Director of Curriculum and Instruction Michael Cary told the Star Tribune that the decision follows years of concerns shared by parents, students and community groups.
The controversy over the two classic novels has been debated in school districts across the country.
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