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NCTE SLATE GIVES THREE NATIONAL INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM AWARDS
Winner and two honorable mentions

NCTE AFFILIATES CONFER 2006 INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM AWARDS
Six honored by their affiliates

Senator Richard Durbin Wins 2005 NCTE/SLATE National Intellectual Freedom Award
In nominating Durbin, the Illinois Association of Teachers of English cited his role in the authorship of the Security and Freedom Enhancement Act (SAFE Act). The SAFE Act would impose reasonable limits on the FBI’s seizure of business and library records, “sneak and peek” warrants,” and roving wiretaps.

NCTE AFFILIATES CONFER 2005 INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM AWARDS
The awards recognize those individuals, groups, or institutions that have advanced the cause of intellectual freedom.

NCTE AFFILIATES CONFER 2004 INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM AWARDS
The awards recognize those individuals, groups, or institutions that have advanced the cause of intellectual freedom.

Jamie LaRue Wins 2004 NCTE/SLATE Intellectual Freedom Award
In one of the fastest-growing counties in the country, the director of the public library system is championing intellectual freedom—supporting teachers and school boards in book selection and alerting students and other library patrons to privacy issues regarding Internet use.

NCTE/SLATE National Intellectual Freedom Award
Critieria and application form

NCTE/SLATE Affiliate Intellectual Freedom Awards 2003
Four award winners described.

Longtime Defenders of Intellectual Freedom Recognized by NCTE
Gloria Pipkin and ReLeah Cossett Lent believe it’s important for students to think deeply, read widely, and write honestly. Equally important, they are not afraid to defend this conviction, even if it means standing up in a courtroom.

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