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Biden criticizes book bans as effort to ‘score political points’

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The president and first lady, along with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, honored the top teachers from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., several territories and the Department of Defense’s education program. “Each student needs a champion no matter what the circumstances are,” Kurt Russell, a history teacher from Ohio, said.

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Reuters

Biden says Americans should stop targeting teachers, banning books

U.S. President Joe Biden said American teachers are being unfairly targeted in "the culture wars," and warned against book banning in an event at the White House Wednesday.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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CNN

Biden honors educator teaching students about 'race, gender and oppression' amid classroom culture wars

President Joe Biden on Wednesday honored an Ohio history instructor who teaches courses rooted in exploring oppression and Black history as the 2022 Teacher of the Year.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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IBTimes

Biden Says Americans Should Stop Targeting Teachers, Banning Books

U.S. President Joe Biden said American teachers are being unfairly targeted in "the culture wars," and warned against book banning in an event at the White House Wednesday. Biden, speaking at an annual 2022 National and State Teachers of the Year award ceremony, said politicians are trying to score points by banning books, in an apparent reference to conservatives and Republicans in states from Texas to Tennessee.

2 years ago·United States

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The Hill

Biden criticizes book bans as effort to ‘score political points’

President Biden on Wednesday decried efforts by some Republican state officials to ban books as an attempt to “score political points” during an event with teachers at the White House. “Toda…

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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KVIA

Biden set to honor educator teaching students about 'race, gender and oppression' amid classroom culture wars

By Maegan Vazquez, CNNPresident Joe Biden on Wednesday is set to honor an Ohio history instructor who teaches courses rooted in exploring oppression and Black history as the 2022 Teacher of the Year.The President and first lady Jill Biden will honor Kurt Russell, the veteran educator at Oberlin High School named the teacher of the year by the nonprofit Council of Chief State School Officers, during a ceremony at the White House for state and nat…

2 years ago·Panama City, United States

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Washington Examiner

Biden trashes DeSantis and Republicans as book-burners

President Joe Biden ripped Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis's Department of Education and its counterparts across the country that have clamped down on the types of books being taught in schools.

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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