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Things to know about developments impacting LGBTQ+ rights across the US

Friday, March 15th, 2024

via The Associated Press (Arkansas)

The rights of LGBTQ+ people continue to be in flux across the U.S. with a new flurry of developments.

Parents

Maryland poised to lead fight against book bans at school, community libraries

Friday, March 15th, 2024

via Capital Gazette (Maryland)

A rise in challenges to books in Maryland's schools and public libraries has put the state on a path to becoming one of the few with guardrails on book bans.

Parents

Social media ban, lessons on communism: 5 laws affecting Palm Beach County students

Friday, March 15th, 2024

via The Palm Beach Post (Florida)

From relaxed work requirements to changes to book challenges, here's what to know about 5 new Florida bills impacting education in Palm Beach County.

School Board – General, Parent Involvement

Florida picks Moms for Liberty members for group to advise librarians on book removals

Friday, March 15th, 2024

via The Palm Beach Post (Florida)

Moms for Liberty members make up half of a group to advise Florida school districts on how to select titles and when to pull them off of shelves.

Book Bans, Parent Involvement

Book ban attempts reached historic high last year, library association says

Thursday, March 14th, 2024

via NBC Chicago (Illinois)

The association says that 4,240 individual book titles were targeted for removal from schools and public libraries — a sharp increase from the previous high of 2,571 in 2022.

Book Bans, Parent Involvement

Florida ban on school diversity programs impacts students

Thursday, March 14th, 2024

via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)

A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

School Board – General, Parent Involvement

Some Abusive Parents Homeschool Their Kids. Should Hawaii Do More To Screen Them?

Thursday, March 14th, 2024

via Honolulu Civil Beat (Hawaii)

After a recent fatal abuse case involving a homeschooled child, some are calling for stronger regulations.

Parents

Bring ‘safe spaces’ back to Florida schools, says plaintiff in settled case

Thursday, March 14th, 2024

via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)

The Pasco County teacher who helped challenge the Parental Rights in Education law — also known as Don't Say Gay — has already made the change in her classroom.

School Board – General, Parent Involvement

Commentary: Settlement proves ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law was harmful

Thursday, March 14th, 2024

via Orlando Sentinel (Florida)

One parent details the hardship that the Parental Rights in Education Act put on her family.

Parents

Censorship efforts at libraries continued to soar in 2023, according to a new report

Thursday, March 14th, 2024

via The Associated Press (Texas)

Bannings and attempted bannings of books continue to hit record highs. That's according to a new report from the American Library Association.

Parents

‘Keep the kids reading.’ New Overtown exhibition combines Black history, banned books

Thursday, March 14th, 2024

via Miami Herald (Florida)

Exhibit in Overtown highlights banned books with installations created by 10 different artists.

Book Bans, Parent Involvement

Anne Arundel school board candidates discuss critical race theory, book-banning at forum

Wednesday, March 13th, 2024

via Capital Gazette (Maryland)

About half of the 19 candidates running for Board of Education seats discussed critical race theory, book-banning and other subjects at a forum Tuesday in Annapolis.

Racism, School Board – General, Parent Involvement

What the settlement in so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ lawsuit means for Palm Beach County schools

Wednesday, March 13th, 2024

via The Palm Beach Post (Florida)

While both sides are claiming victory after the settlement in the lawsuit, here's what it means for Palm Beach County schools and LGBTQ+ students.

School Board – General, Parent Involvement

‘Don’t Say Gay’ lawsuit settled: Florida teachers can discuss sexual orientation, gender

Wednesday, March 13th, 2024

via The Palm Beach Post (Florida)

LGBTQ groups that challenged the law said it was a "historic settlement" and "nullifies the most dangerous and discriminatory impacts."

Parents

A rural SC library board is getting more members. Some say it’s to increase censorship.

Wednesday, March 13th, 2024

via The Post and Courier (South Carolina)

The seven-member library board attempted three times Monday night to decide whether to relocate children's novel "Melissa" out of the children's section.

Parents

In Florida, student-athletes, farm workers don’t get the same heat protection

Wednesday, March 13th, 2024

via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)

A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

School Board – General, Parent Involvement

What’s now allowed under law dubbed ‘Don’t Say Gay’? A legal settlement brings changes

Wednesday, March 13th, 2024

via Sun Sentinel (Florida)

Here are some answers to common questions about what the Florida law allows and still prohibits after a new legal settlement clarified the law's reach.

School Board – General, Parent Involvement

Ky. House tackles road funding, maternal health, veto override

Tuesday, March 12th, 2024

via The Advocate-Messenger (Kentucky)

By Representative Daniel Elliott The legislative work continues, as bills are brought for votes on the House and Senate floors. Lawmakers voted on Wednesday to override the governor's first veto of…

Parents

South Florida education officials react to ‘Don’t Say Gay’ lawsuit settlement

Tuesday, March 12th, 2024

via WPLG (Florida)

Education officials in South Florida are reacting Tuesday to a lawsuit settlement regarding Florida's so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law, which now allows students and teachers to be able to speak freely…

Parents