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7. Reading the n-word 200+ times as part of an assignment is hurtful no matter how you teach it.

Sat Feb 10, 2018, 11:45 PM

Feb 2018

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Duluth school district drops 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' 'Huckleberry Finn' over racial slurs [View all] TexasTowelie Feb 2018 OP

Brilliant way to fight racism. Pope George Ringo II Feb 2018 #1

That's just stupid. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2018 #2

They should focus on the book, not the words. no_hypocrisy Feb 2018 #3

Great literature... Rollo Feb 2018 #4

If it's hurtful for students of color to read, I support this. WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2018 #5

If it's hurtful then the books aren't being presented properly dflprincess Feb 2018 #6

Sticking your head in the sand.... the_sly_pig Feb 2018 #8