A Ken-Ton Mother Wants 27 Books Pulled From School Libraries over Explicit Sexual Content

A Ken-Ton mother wants 27 books pulled from school libraries over explicit sexual content

Ken-Ton now will let parents challenge the content of library books. Officials said school-level staff will assess each book and could, based on that review, remove the title from circulation.

Redlands school board takes second look at controversial flag, book policies

The Redlands school board is taking a second look at two policies, one to ban most flags and a second to make it easier to remove explicit books from library shelves. The discussion went into the night Tuesday, July 8, as more than 300 people signed up to speak at the meeting. A line of people waiting to get inside wrapped around the Redlands Unified School District building. Every seat was filled, and those outside gathered around a TV screen l…

Teachers Face New Burdens After Supreme Court LGBTQ+ Opt-Out Ruling

A Supreme Court ruling allowing parents to opt their children out of certain lessons could add new challenges for teachers.

Supreme Court ruling was not the final word, as debate continues on LGBTQ books opt-out policy - Maryland Matters

Wael Elkoshari, a parent pushing for a religious opt-out for instructions involving LGBTQ+ curriculum and books, speaks in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in April, when it heard arguments in a Montgomery County case. (Photo by Danielle J. Brown/Maryland Matters)Harford County Public Schools Superintendent Sean Bulson knows that school administrators “should be thrilled that parents want to be involved” in their children’s education. Bulson also…

Supreme Court Majority Opinion Protects Kids From LGBTQ+ Books

I’ve had the song “Jesus He Knows Me” stuck in my head for a few days now. The song, originally by the British band Genesis, came out in 1992, though I’ve been playing the 2023 cover by Ghost. “Jesus He Knows Me” is a take-down of for-profit evangelical preachers. You know, the ones who tell their followers that they can get closer to God by giving up their life savings. Meanwhile, the preacher gets closer to God in a private jet.  I just watche…