English teachers are being criticized on many fronts. They should make the public aware that their main responsibility is to teach not utilitarian skills, but the humane basics, to present literature and writing in a way that will make students more compassionate and aware of life. (SJL)

Reasons are discussed for requiring high school English teachers to write rationales justifying the inclusion of all books (controversial or not) assigned and read in the classroom. The reasons include communicating with students and parents, providing evidence of the teachers's concern and knowledge, and preparing for censorship disagreements.…

Suggests six ways to prepare for and meet attempts at censorship of reading materials in classrooms and school libraries. (TO)