More than 70 educators from across the country joined NewsHour Classroom's Educator Voice online show on Oct. 10th to hear from guest Jonathan Friedman of PEN America about why decisions to remove books and dictate curriculum have been supported by state legislatures and school boards in the last few years, how students are affected and ways for educators to get involved.

Friedman and teacher-hosts Sari Beth Rosenberg of New York City and Chris Dier of New Orleans shared their takes from the evening below.

Classroom's Educator Voice series brings together teachers, librarians and school staff members each month to discuss important issues of the day and how they impact the classroom.

You can watch the full session here and selected clips below.

Jonathan Friedman on the concern he hears from educators on a regular basis

Chris Dier on the importance of educators supporting one another

Sari Beth Rosenberg on why she feels hopeful

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