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Book bans decrease in Florida schools
Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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Francis Marion University professors call book bans unAmerican
Monday, October 14th, 2024
via The Post and Courier (South Carolina)Francis Marion University professors defended Americans right to read any and all books at a Florence Freedom to Read Rally on Oct. 11.
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How Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s education policy could shape Ohio schools • Ohio Capital Journal
Monday, October 14th, 2024
via Ohio Capital Journal (Ohio)Ohio education experts say some of Donald Trump's education policies are in line with what's already happening in Ohio in terms of universal school vouchers, while Kamala Harris has spoken out against…
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Miami-Dade School Board candidates debate on This Week In South Florida
Sunday, October 13th, 2024
via WPLG (Florida)Mary Blanco and Max Tuchman are both candidates running for election to the Miami-Dade County Public School Board to represent District 7. Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna…
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Colorado school districts want voters to OK billions for new buildings and maintenance. It may be a tough sell.
Sunday, October 13th, 2024
via The Denver Post (Colorado)Three of the state's largest districts — Denver Public Schools, Aurora Public Schools and Cherry Creek — are asking to borrow more money than they have ever done before.
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Voter Guide: Cumberland school board District 1 candidates on vouchers, SROs and more
Sunday, October 13th, 2024
via The Fayetteville Observer (North Carolina)Alicia Jones Chisolm, Mary A. Hales and Kathi Gibson are running for the District 5 seat on the school board. Here are their answers to our questionnaire.
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Voter Guide: Cumberland school board District 5 candidates on vouchers, SROs and more
Sunday, October 13th, 2024
via The Fayetteville Observer (North Carolina)Susan Williams and Tracy Pelt are running for the District 5 seat on the Cumberland County school board. Here are their answers to our questionnaire.
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Voter Guide: Cumberland school board District 3 candidates on vouchers, SROs and more
Sunday, October 13th, 2024
via The Fayetteville Observer (North Carolina)Delores T. Bell, Tom Hatch and Bryan Moore are running for the District 3 seat on the school board. Here are their answers to our questionnaire.
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Longtime educator fending off tech businessman in lone Washoe County School Board race
Sunday, October 13th, 2024
via The Nevada Independent (Nevada)The election comes at a critical moment for the district as it gears up for the next legislative session, which provides school leaders with an opportunity to advocate for greater K-12 education…
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Louisiana librarian, anti-book banning author to speak on censorship at Iowa City Book Festival
Friday, October 11th, 2024
via The Gazette (Iowa)Two years ago, Louisiana school librarian Amanda Jones spoke against book banning. A few days later, the backlash started. Today, there's still no end of it in sight. Hear her story at the Iowa City Book Festival on Oct. 19.
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Baltimore County Library CEO: Freedom to read is under attack GUEST COMMENTARY
Friday, October 11th, 2024
via The Baltimore Sun (Maryland)The right to access books and educational materials in public schools and libraries is integral, writes Sonia Alcántara-Antoine.
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‘Nobody should tell us what to be reading’: These Miami groups work to end book bans
Friday, October 11th, 2024
via Miami Herald (Florida)'It's through stories that we can develop empathy, and there's nothing more that we need in the world right now than empathy, right?'
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Inaugural State of Region 4 event highlights growths, challenges in northeast North Dakota
Thursday, October 10th, 2024
via Grand Forks Herald (North Dakota)U.S. Rep. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., said now is the time for the region to get less aspirational and more operational.
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Meet the candidates for Tarrant County Precinct 3 commissioner in Nov. 5 election
Monday, October 7th, 2024
via Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Texas)Check out their responses before you head to the polls.
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13 books were banned across Utah schools. How often did students actually check them out?
Monday, October 7th, 2024
via The Salt Lake Tribune (Utah)The Salt Lake Tribune requested student-library checkout records from six districts that played a role in the statewide removal of 13 books. Here's how often districts said students checked out the 13 books before the statewide ban took effect.
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Richmond bookstore fights back against banned books
Monday, October 7th, 2024
via Richmond Times-Dispatch (Virginia)Author and Midlothian Middle School teacher Nashae Jones has always loved books.
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In case you missed it: 5 highlights from the Decatur Book Festival
Sunday, October 6th, 2024
via Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Georgia)After a one-year hiatus and two years of COVID-reduced programming, the Decatur Book Festival made its comeback this weekend, welcoming a wide range of local, national and emerging authors, distinguished moderators and influential thinkers. The turnout was noteworthy, with some author talks overflowing; book lovers camped on floors and crowded along back walls to hear literary figures share their wisdom.
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Sultan: Why do diversity and inclusion matter, anyway?
Friday, October 4th, 2024
via St (Missouri)An event attempts to counter disinformation about diversity, equity, inclusion, or DEI initiatives.
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Incumbent Rep. Megan Srinivas takes on Jerry Cheevers to represent Des Moines’ south side
Thursday, October 3rd, 2024
via The Des Moines Register (Iowa)Incumbent Democratic Rep. Megan L. Srinivas will face off against Republican Jerry Cheevers to represent Des Moines' south side.
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