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education2 years ago

Controversy over Amanda Gorman's poem censorship in Florida schools.

The Florida mom who complained about Amanda Gorman's poem and other books being taught in a local elementary school admits she only read parts of the material she objected to. Daily Salinas said she complained because the books did not support the curriculum, but she is not an expert and not a book person. Gorman rejected the school's defense that her poem was restricted, not banned, and Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has invited Gorman to perform a reading of her poem in the county. Salinas denies links to Proud Boys and apologizes for sharing an antisemitic post.

via USA TODAY|
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education2 years ago

Controversy over Amanda Gorman's Poem in Florida Schools and Miami's Censorship

American poet Amanda Gorman criticized a Miami-Dade school district for restricting access to her poem "The Hill We Climb" after a parent complained. The parent alleged that the material is "not educational" and has indirect hate messages. Gorman expressed her disappointment on Twitter and cited the American Literature Association’s study that reported 40 percent more books were challenged in 2022 than the year before. Penguin Random House filed a lawsuit against ECPS over their decision to ban several books, claiming it is a violation of First Amendment rights. PEN America recently published a report that showed that nearly 1,500 books were banned in the first half of the 2022-2023 school year.

via Fox News|
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culture2 years ago

The Rise of Book Bans and Censorship in Republican-Controlled States.

The article discusses how book banning has evolved in the age of cancel culture and social media. While book banning used to be a top-down approach, it now often comes from grassroots movements and social media campaigns. The article argues that while some instances of book banning may be justified, it is important to distinguish between censorship and content curation. The article also references the recent controversy surrounding Dr. Seuss and the poem by Amanda Gorman at President Biden's inauguration.

via The Dispatch|
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politics2 years ago

Controversy Surrounding Amanda Gorman's Poem in Florida Schools

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appeared to defend a woman who got Amanda Gorman's inauguration poem removed from a Miami school, despite her attendance at events with white supremacist and far-right groups. Daily Salinas, who complained about the poem, has also sought to ban several books from the school, including poetry by Langston Hughes and books on Cuba, citing "indirect hate messages" and references to critical race theory and gender indoctrination. Salinas is aligned with Moms for Liberty, a right-wing activist group committed to removing books relating to sex education, LGBTQ+ rights, and racism in American history from classrooms. DeSantis, who is trailing behind Donald Trump in the race for the Republican 2024 nomination, repeated the falsehood that no books had been banned from Florida's schools, despite a report by writers' organization PEN America showing Florida as one of the most prolific states for educational book bans.

via The Guardian US|
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education2 years ago

Florida Mom with Proud Boys Links Sparks Amanda Gorman Controversy

The Florida mother who led the effort to ban Amanda Gorman's poem in a Miami school has been found to have attended Proud Boys rallies and posted antisemitic content online. Daily Salinas, who sought to ban a series of books at the elementary school her children attend, including Gorman's poem, has been photographed at several Proud Boys events and posted about the far-right group on social media. Salinas has also posted antisemitic content online, including references to the Protocols of the Elders of Zion. She has apologized for the post and claimed she did not read the full text.

via The Guardian US|
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education2 years ago

Controversy Surrounding Amanda Gorman's Inaugural Poem and Antisemitic Posts.

The Miami-area mother who challenged the inclusion of Amanda Gorman's poem in an elementary school has been accused of posting antisemitic memes on Facebook. Daily Salinas posted a meme citing "The Protocols of the Elders of Zion," a piece of virulently antisemitic Russian propaganda. Salinas defended herself by saying she stopped reading when she saw the word "communism." The Miami-Dade County school district ultimately removed all but one of the books from the elementary school but kept them available to middle schoolers. Gorman wrote on Twitter that she was "gutted" by the controversy.

via Yahoo News|
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education2 years ago

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.

via ABC News|
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politics2 years ago

Controversy Surrounds Amanda Gorman's Inaugural Poem Ban.

The Florida mom who got a school to ban Amanda Gorman's inauguration poem has ties to far-right groups, including the Proud Boys and Moms for Liberty. Daily Salinas filed complaints against five books, including Gorman's The Hill We Climb, for things like "CRT and gender idiology [sic]," and "indoctrination." Salinas is an avid supporter of Ron DeSantis and attended events with far-right groups. She also shared a Facebook post with anti-Semitic tropes. Salinas' complaints against Gorman's book are part of a wave of attempted book bans across the country, spearheaded by conservative groups and hyper-zealous activists.

via The Daily Beast|
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education2 years ago

Amanda Gorman's Poem Sparks Controversy and Restrictions in Schools

A complaint filed against Amanda Gorman's book, "The Hill We Climb," has led to restricted access to the book at a Miami-Dade County school. The complaint alleged that the book was "not educational," contained indirect hate speech, and shouldn't be in schools. After a review, the school decided to retain the book but only if it's shelved in an area reserved for middle school students. The complaint also targeted four other books, and most of them were restricted to middle school students. Gorman is pushing back on the decision, stating that a school book ban is any action taken against a book that leaves access to a book restricted or diminished.

via NPR|
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education2 years ago

Florida School Bans Amanda Gorman's Inauguration Poem Over CRT Fears

A Florida school district restricted access to Amanda Gorman's inauguration poem, "The Hill We Climb," after a parent complained about it, stating that it was "better suited" for middle school students. Gorman expressed disappointment, saying that the poem was written so that all young people could see themselves in a historical moment. The Miami-Dade County Public Schools denied banning or removing the poem, but it was moved to the middle school section of the library. The challenge to Gorman's poem is part of a larger effort to ban books in schools, particularly those by queer and non-white voices.

via The New York Times|
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education2 years ago

Florida school restricts access to Amanda Gorman's poem following parent's complaint.

Access to Amanda Gorman's inaugural poem, "The Hill We Climb," was limited at a Florida school after a parent filed a formal objection to the work. Miami-Dade County Public Schools moved the book to the middle school section of the library, triggering a review of five titles available at the library at Bob Graham Education Center in Miami Lakes. The review resulted in "The Hill We Climb" being moved to the middle school section of the school's library, which is formally called its media center. The parent's challenge mentioned “indoctrination” and “gender ideology,” according to the documents. Gorman spoke out against what she described as a book ban and said a ban is "any action taken against a book that leaves access to a book restricted or diminished."

via NBC News|
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education2 years ago

Florida school restricts access to Amanda Gorman's inaugural poem for young readers.

A parent at a Miami-Dade County public school objected to Amanda Gorman's poem "The Hill We Climb" being in the elementary section of the library, claiming it was not educational and had "indirectly hate messages." The school's materials-review panel decided to move the poem and two other disputed items to the library's middle school section, but did not remove them entirely. Gorman criticized the decision, while the school district stated that no literature had been banned or removed.

via CNN|
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education2 years ago

Controversy Erupts as Florida School Bans Amanda Gorman's Inaugural Poem for Young Readers

A Florida school has banned Amanda Gorman's poem "The Hill We Climb" from its library after a parent complained that it referenced critical race theory, gender ideology, and "indirect hate messages." Gorman expressed her disappointment in a statement, saying that the ban robs children of the chance to find their voices in literature and violates their right to free thought and free speech. Penguin Random House, Gorman's publisher, has joined free expression organization PEN America and authors of banned books in filing a federal lawsuit against Florida's Escambia County School District over its removal and restriction of access to books that discuss race, racism, and LGBTQ identities.

via Rolling Stone|
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education2 years ago

Florida school faces backlash for banning Amanda Gorman's inaugural poem.

A Florida elementary school removed Amanda Gorman's inaugural poem, The Hill We Climb, from circulation after a parent complained that it contained indirect "hate messages." Gorman denounced the book banning on Twitter, stating that it robs children of the chance to find their voices in literature and violates their right to free thought and free speech. The same parent also complained about four other books, citing "indoctrination" and "CRT." Last week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a requirement for schools to pull challenged books within five days of a complaint while officials determine if the material should be permanently banned.

via POLITICO|
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education2 years ago

Florida School Bans Amanda Gorman's Inaugural Poem

Officials at a school in Miami-Dade County, Florida, have banned elementary students from reading Amanda Gorman's poem "The Hill We Climb," which she recited at President Joe Biden's inauguration. Gorman slammed the decision and said her publisher is joining PEN America and others in a lawsuit "to challenge book restrictions like these." The school defended its actions, saying the poem is better suited for middle school students and remains available in the media center. The move is the latest in a slew of efforts to remove literature that addresses racial and social justice from classrooms nationwide.

via USA TODAY|
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