Facing a mental health crisis, an NJ school pulled a beloved novel from English class

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Feb 20 • 11:11 AM EST

Facing a mental health crisis, an NJ school pulled a beloved novel from English class

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Technology 5.00%
Friends and Family 51.00%
Business, Companies 30.00%
Civil Unrest, Conflict 4.00%

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