Journalists from nine North Carolina newsrooms learned that over the past two years, people have brought at least 189 book challenges across the state's 115 public school districts. The reporting was timed to coincide with Sunshine Week, an annual celebration of the importance of public records, open government, and transparency.
These books are increasingly coming under scrutiny by small but vocal groups, a collaboration of North Carolina media outlets found as part of a Sunshine Week project.
Last month’s announcement that principal Melonie Jones would be transferred from Crain’s Creek Middle School has set off a wave of resignations from teachers and other staff who feel ignored