Virginia Tech professors believe book bans hurt students and teachers Clark Palmer June 21, 2024 1 minute read A group of Virginia Tech professors believe thousands of book bans being enacted in school districts across the country are hurting both teachers and students. WFIR’s Clark Palmer explains in this In-Depth report: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke City Police announce new deputy chiefNext: “It Only Takes One” moves to Phase 2 Related Stories United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026