Welcome to the Intellectual Freedom HomepageWSRA supports intellectual and academic freedom as a cornerstone of our democracy. WSRA has a long-standing support of intellectual and academic freedom. WSRA supports helping students develop critical perspectives which include interpretation and evaluation of what is read, viewed and heard. This is vital to literacy and our mission. Resources to Support Intellectual Freedom WSRA Revised Intellectual Freedom Position Statement (coming soon) International Literacy Association (ILA) WSRA is an affiliate of the International Literacy Association. ILA provides the public with resources on critical issues.
Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) The Cooperative Children’s Book Center of UW Madison has excellent resources to support intellectual freedom. The CCBC have been annual presenters at WSRA’s Conference.
American Library Association ( ALA ) The American Library Assoc is the largest library organization in the world. ALA has a wealth of resources supporting intellectual and academic freedom.
National Council Teachers of English (NCTE) “All students have the right to materials and educational experiences that promote open inquiry, critical thinking, diversity in thought and expression, and respect for others.” NCTE The National Council of Teachers of English provides resources supporting intellectual and academic freedom.
Pen America 588 Broadway, Suite 303 New York, NY 10012 (212) 334-1660 pen.org
“Founded in 1922, PEN America is the largest of the more than 100 centers worldwide that make up the PEN International network. PEN America works to ensure that people everywhere have the freedom to create literature, to convey information and ideas, to express their views, and to access the views, ideas, and literatures of others.”
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
People for the American Way
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