Freedom to Learn Foundation
The Freedom to Learn Foundation (FTLF) is dedicated to safeguarding intellectual freedom, educational equity, and access to information for all. We believe that every individual—regardless of background—deserves the right to read, learn, and explore ideas without censorship or restriction. Our mission is simple but urgent: to combat book bans, defend libraries, and empower communities to stand up for the freedom to learn.
FTLF operates at the intersection of education, advocacy, and legal action to ensure that books, media, and ideas remain accessible in classrooms, libraries, and public spaces.
Our core programs include:
Education & Awareness
Hosting workshops, training, and community events to educate students, parents, and educators about the dangers of censorship and the importance of diverse perspectives.
Leadership Development
Training the next generation of advocates, educators, and policymakers to fight back against book bans and restrictive policies in their communities.
Legal & Policy Support
Providing legal resources, amicus briefs, and policy advocacy to challenge unconstitutional censorship and promote the Freedom to Read at the state level.
Coalition Building & Community Engagement
Bringing together authors, librarians, educators, and advocates to build a national movement against censorship and attacks on intellectual freedom.
The Oregon Senate passed a bill barring teachers, schools and school districts from removing books solely because they contain content on a certain race, sex, religion or other protected class under Oregon law.
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