Controversial Book Bans and Social Media Posts Spark Debate in Education System

A parent who complained about Amanda Gorman's poem "The Hill We Climb" being available to all students at a Miami-Dade school was found to have made social media posts praising the far-right Proud Boys and sharing elements of an antisemitic conspiracy theory. The parent requested the removal of five books, including Gorman's, citing concerns over "indoctrination" and "critical race theory." The committee decided to move four of the five books to a section for middle schoolers. The owner of the social media profile did not respond to requests for comment.