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6 more books banned in Carroll public school libraries, bringing total to 9

Tuesday, February 20th, 2024

via Capital Gazette (Maryland)

Decisions have been made about 25 of the 58 books that Superintendent Cynthia McCabe ordered removed from Carroll County public schools' library shelves last September amid challenges from th…

School Board – General, Book Bans, Parent Involvement

Maryland ‘Freedom to Read Act’ bill aims to protects books and librarians

Monday, February 19th, 2024

via The Washington Post (New Jersey)

The 'Freedom to Read Act' of Maryland is proposed to protects books and librarians

School Board – General, Book Bans, Parent Involvement

Bill to ban discriminatory book bans in Oregon moves forward

Sunday, February 18th, 2024

via KVAL (Oregon)

The practice of banning books in schools because of parental complaints has been a controversial topic in Oregon and nationwide.

School Board – General, Book Bans, Racism

Much progress still to be made toward acceptance for LGBTQ+ students

Sunday, February 18th, 2024

via Las Vegas Sun (Nevada)

Going to school can be a mixed bag for many students. Some thrive in the academic and social settings that school has to offer. They enjoy classroom learning, participate in extracurricular activities…

School Board – General, Book Bans

In a Maryland school library, empty shelves are about to get emptier

Saturday, February 17th, 2024

via The Washington Post (Maryland)

While the nation has been focusing on book bans, some schools have gone without enough (noncontroversial) books. One in Maryland has been trying to raise funds.

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‘War on woke’ might play in Iowa (or not) but has different effect on education in Florida

Saturday, February 17th, 2024

via The Florida Times-Union (Florida)

Turning education into frontline of culture wars adds to challenges for Duval County hiring a superintendent and UNF growing enrollment.

Book Bans, Parent Involvement

Public libraries now open to obscene material display charges

Saturday, February 17th, 2024

via The Dominion Post (West Virginia)

CHARLESTON — Delegates passed legislation opening public and school libraries up to felony charges for the display or dissemination of obscene material to minors. Lawmakers debated the […]

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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.

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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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