Leaders in three Virginia districts will offer AP African American Studies while Asian and Black studies get a boost in New York City schools.

Unsurprisingly, the political makeup of a district directly influences which books are in their schools' libraries. What we're unsure of, according to one expert, is whether such censorship will have a long-lasting impact on students.

The correlation is simple: Students who like and understand the material will be motivated to read more. A new report shows educators exactly which books are most popular by grade range.

"If you're not utilizing social media to communicate to your parents or your audience, then you're missing the boat in 2023," says one superintendent, asserting that the rewards of doing so far outweigh the problems.