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politics1 year ago•6 min saved

Georgia Bill Advances to Sever All Ties with American Library Association

A bill in Georgia aims to sever all ties between public and school libraries in the state and the American Library Association, citing concerns of politicization and promoting "aberrant sexual behavior and socialist anti-American rhetoric." The push against the ALA has gained momentum in several states, with some local libraries opting out as well. Critics argue that the move would deprive libraries of crucial resources and professional development, while supporters believe it is necessary to combat what they see as a source of controversial books in children's sections.

via NPR|

#american-library-association #censorship #conservative-activism

education2 years ago•3 min saved

School Budget and Board Election Results Across New York State

School budgets are passing in 33 school districts in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties in northern New York. Voters also approved buying new buses, funding local libraries, and picking members of their school board. Some districts also established capital reserve funds. The budgets for Colton-Pierrepont, Harrisville, Edwards-Knox, Lyme Central, Norwood-Norfolk, Brasher Falls Central Schools, Belleville-Henderson Central, Alexandria Central, Canton Central, Massena, Beaver River, Hermon Dekalb, Sackets Harbor, South Jefferson, Carthage, Hammond, Potsdam, Copenhagen, Clifton-Fine, Parishville-Hopkinton, and LaFargeville were all approved. Indian River Central's budget, the largest in the north country at $98 million, also passed, along with a proposal to increase funding for four public libraries.

via WWNY|

#bus-purchases #capital-reserve-funds #education