Abstract:The study examines data from surveys and interviews with educators in rural school settings in the Midwest and their use of texts that are deemed controversial with middle and high school students. Qualitative research was conducted with research participants to document how they defined controversial literature, how they used the literature in their school settings, and how they navigated opportunities and challenges for themselves and their students. Extensive quotations from the research participants are us… Show more
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