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education-politics2 years ago

Florida School District Removes Former Fox News Host's Books and Over 1,000 Other Titles

Former Fox News host Bill O'Reilly criticized the temporary removal of his books, "Killing Jesus: A History" and "Killing Reagan: The Violent Assault That Changed a Presidency," from a Florida school district, calling it "absurd" and "preposterous." The removal is part of an investigation to ensure compliance with new legislation signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, aiming to limit materials alleged to contain pornography or obscene depictions of sexual conduct in schools. O'Reilly supports the theme of the law but believes the wording needs to be tightened, and he plans to investigate the decision-makers behind the removal.

via Newsweek|
#bill-oreilly#book-removal#education-politics
education2 years ago

"Cobb County School Board Faces Backlash Over Book Bans and Superintendent's Job Security"

Cobb County Superintendent Chris Ragsdale defended the school district's decision to remove two books considered inappropriate for students, amid calls for his firing and accusations of censorship. Tension has been escalating since the firing of a teacher for reading a book challenging gender norms. Ragsdale spoke in defense of the district's decisions, stating his opposition to providing inappropriate material to children. Protesters demanded new leadership, citing concerns about racism, discrimination, and a hostile workplace. The Georgia Youth Justice Coalition also called for better support for students' needs and an end to censorship.

via The Atlanta Journal Constitution|
#book-removal#censorship#cobb-county
education2 years ago

Controversial Book Removals Spark Threats and Debate in Florida School Board

The Indian River County School Board in Florida unanimously voted to remove several dozen books from school shelves after concerned parents read graphic excerpts from the novels during a meeting. The decision was made in accordance with a rule signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in May, granting parents the right to read objectionable passages from school materials. The parents were cut off from speaking at the podium, and security escorted one parent away when he continued reading from the book "13 Reasons Why." The board's action was praised by some members who believed that explicit and obscene material should not be available in schools, while others expressed frustration with the conduct of the meeting attendees. The parental rights group Moms for Liberty plans to challenge more books listed on the district website.

via Fox News|
#book-removal#controversy#education
education2 years ago

Federal Officials Warn Georgia School District's Book Bans May Violate Civil Rights Law

The Biden Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights found that a Georgia district's removal of sexually explicit books from its libraries may have violated federal law by creating a "hostile environment" for students. The district removed books featuring LGBTQIA+ content and content parents complained contained critical race theory, despite maintaining that their focus was only on pornographic books. The DOE's investigation concluded that the book screening process may have created a racially and sexually hostile environment. The district settled the complaint and committed to following federal and state laws, and local board policies and procedures for media center materials.

via Fox News|
#biden#book-removal#civil-rights