"Florida's Controversial Book Bans Under Scrutiny"

Florida is reviewing social studies textbooks for "prohibited topics" as part of Governor Ron DeSantis's campaign against "woke indoctrination" in public schools, particularly when it comes to race and gender. Publishers have been accused of "promoting their bias" by a conservative education group, and at least two publishers declined to participate altogether. One publisher created multiple versions of its social studies material, softening or eliminating references to race, even in the story of Rosa Parks, as it sought to gain approval in Florida. The state is expected to announce its textbook decisions in the coming weeks.