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Book ban supporters in DD2 schools get semantic in SC’s largest attack on ‘right to read’
Saturday, February 17th, 2024
via The Post and Courier (South Carolina)Concerned Citizens for Education wants more than 150 books removed from Dorchester District Two schools. Ban would be largest in recent SC history, ACLU says.
School Board – General, Book Bans
Delegates pass bill opening libraries to prosecution over obscene material to minors
Friday, February 16th, 2024
via WV MetroNews (West Virginia)West Virginia's obscenity laws have possible punishments of fines up to $25,000 and up to five years imprisonment.
Book Bans
When the archaeologists dig us up, it’ll be a scary sight
Friday, February 16th, 2024
via Sun Sentinel (Florida)From cocaine-addled bears to children's literature, people of the future may be confused at what the Floridians of the 2020s were apparently afraid of, writes columnist Fred Grimm.
Book Bans, Parent Involvement
Democrats advance proposal to ban book bans
Friday, February 16th, 2024
via The Oregonian (Oregon)The vote came two days after a heated public hearing on the controversial bill which drew testimony from nearly 700 people from around the state.
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DeSantis Slams News Media for Distorting State’s Policies on Books in Public Schools
Thursday, February 15th, 2024
via Florida Daily (Florida)Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference to contrast claims of book bans against the state's specific policy on books in public schools.
Book Bans, Parent Involvement
Florida empowered parents to challenge school books. DeSantis says it’s gone too far
Thursday, February 15th, 2024
via Miami Herald (Florida)'Let's not let people try and hijack the process,' Florida's governor said Thursday.
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Speaker packages ‘decency agenda,’ releases video ahead of legislative push
Thursday, February 15th, 2024
via Maryland Matters (Maryland)The decency agenda comprises of five bills that include the Freedom to Read Act sponsored by Del. Dana Jones (D-Anne Arundel).
School Board – General, Book Bans, Parent Involvement
Florida Gov. DeSantis calls for limiting school book challenges in Florida
Thursday, February 15th, 2024
via The Palm Beach Post (Florida)Florida has been engulfed in a long-running controversy about books being removed from schools.
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Lawmakers get heat from NJ 101.5 listeners on plan to sexualize kids (Opinion)
Thursday, February 15th, 2024
via New Jersey 101.5 (New Jersey)Although we've had a victory in this battle, the war to stop government overreach and protect parents and kids is far from over.
Book Bans, Parent Involvement
2024 voter guide: Research candidates on Union County primary ballots
Thursday, February 15th, 2024
via The Charlotte Observer (North Carolina)See where candidates in congressional, legislature and local races on Union County's 2024 primary ballots stand on the issues.
Racism, School Board – General, Book Bans
‘Heartbreaking’ findings in survey of Nevada LGBTQ+ students
Wednesday, February 14th, 2024
via Reno Gazette Journal (Nevada)Students say they don't feel safe talking with school staff and face discrimination based on their sexual orientation and gender identity.
Book Bans, LGBTQ+, Parent Involvement
Oregon bill aims to ban school book bans
Wednesday, February 14th, 2024
via Oregon Public Broadcasting (Oregon)Senate Bill 1583 would prevent school boards and district personnel from banning textbooks and library books on the basis of content related to protected groups like race and sexuality. We'll hear…
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California classrooms in the middle of culture wars
Wednesday, February 14th, 2024
via CalMatters (California)A CalMatters panel focuses on the political debate over schools, parents and LGBTQ students. Two legislators disagree.
School Board – General, Book Bans, Parent Involvement
Oregon lawmaker’s ‘simple’ attempt to push back against book bans becomes culture war flash point
Tuesday, February 13th, 2024
via The Bulletin (Oregon)Troubled by a steep rise in attempts to ban books in Oregon and nationwide, state Sen. Lew Frederick proposed what he sees as a simple bill.
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California Senate debate doesn’t swing the race
Tuesday, February 13th, 2024
via CalMatters (California)In their second televised debate, California Senate candidates didn't appear to change the dynamics of the campaign, with three weeks to go.
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2024 voter guide: Research candidates on Cabarrus County primary ballots
Tuesday, February 13th, 2024
via The Charlotte Observer (North Carolina)See where candidates in congressional, legislature and local races on Mecklenburg County's 2024 primary ballots stand on the issues.
Racism, School Board – General, Book Bans
Florida lawmakers want to ban social media for minors: ‘Woke’ censorship or safety?
Tuesday, February 13th, 2024
via Austin American-Statesman (Texas)Is Florida's attempt to ban social media for minors under 16 just fuel for ongoing culture wars? Or is it a sincere attempt to protect kids online?
Book Bans, Parent Involvement
California Senate race: Debate night and corporate cash
Monday, February 12th, 2024
via CalMatters (California)What does not accepting corporate PAC money really mean for the top Democrats in the California Senate campaign?
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School employee unions struggle to meet tougher state rules to survive
Monday, February 12th, 2024
via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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