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Oakland School District Takes Stand Against Pro-Palestine Teach-In

The Oakland Unified School District has responded to a planned "unsanctioned" pro-Palestine teach-in, stating that the district does not authorize the action and that the instructional materials developed by the teach-in organizers are not aligned with the district's guidance. The district expects educators to adhere to principles of education and keep personal beliefs out of the classroom, sharing school policies and legal guidelines related to controversial discussions and guest speakers. This comes after a previous incident where the Oakland Education Association expressed support for Palestinian liberation and criticized Israel.

via KRON4|

#controversial-discussions #education #instructional-materials

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Florida school district reviews Disney's "Ruby Bridges" movie after parent complaint.

A Florida school district is reviewing the use of the 1998 movie "Ruby Bridges" in its approved films list after a parent complained about its use of slurs and depictions of racism. The movie was shown to second-graders as part of a Black History Month lesson, but the parent argued that it was not appropriate for that age group. The film's screenwriter believes that second-graders can learn about the history of racism in the country if their teacher can provide historical context and answer their questions. Florida's Republican state lawmakers have pushed for restrictions on lessons and instructional tools involving race, sexuality, and gender.

via WESH 2 Orlando|

#black-history-month #education #florida

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Florida school district reviews 'Ruby Bridges' movie after parent complaint

A Florida school district is reviewing the use of the 1998 movie "Ruby Bridges" in its approved films list after a parent complained about the use of slurs and argued that it could teach students that "White people hate Black people." The movie was shown to second-graders as part of a Black History Month lesson. The parent objected to the racial slurs used in the film, depictions of a child placing a noose around a doll's neck, and characters threatening a hanging. The film's namesake, Ruby Bridges, was the first Black student to attend an all-White elementary school in the South.

via CNN|

#black-history-month #education #florida