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A teacher in Rockford holds Heather Has Two Mommies against her chest and decides to leave it on the shelf. Third grade. The DOJ has just told 36 Illinois school districts that book might be a civil rights violation. No specific incident cited. The investigation is the punishment. A child reading about a family that looks like hers is not a crime.

https://twp.ai/9OV23b

#Education #LGBTQ #BookBans #CivilRights #SchoolLibraries #QueerFamilies #DOJ #Censorship #lgbtqia #trans

A teacher in Rockford holds Heather Has Two Mommies against her chest and decides to leave it on the shelf. Third grade. The DOJ has just told 36 Illinois school districts that book might be a civil rights violation. No specific incident cited. The investigation is the punishment. A child reading about a family that looks like hers is not a crime.

https://twp.ai/9OV23b

#Education #LGBTQ #BookBans #CivilRights #SchoolLibraries #QueerFamilies #DOJ #Censorship #lgbtqia #trans

A teacher in Rockford holds Heather Has Two Mommies against her chest and decides to leave it on the shelf. Third grade. The DOJ has just told 36 Illinois school districts that book might be a civil rights violation. No specific incident cited. The investigation is the punishment. A child reading about a family that looks like hers is not a crime.

https://twp.ai/9OV23b

#Education #LGBTQ #BookBans #CivilRights #SchoolLibraries #QueerFamilies #DOJ #Censorship #lgbtqia #trans

A teacher in Rockford holds Heather Has Two Mommies against her chest and decides to leave it on the shelf. Third grade. The DOJ has just told 36 Illinois school districts that book might be a civil rights violation. No specific incident cited. The investigation is the punishment. A child reading about a family that looks like hers is not a crime.

https://twp.ai/9OV23b

#Education #LGBTQ #BookBans #CivilRights #SchoolLibraries #QueerFamilies #DOJ #Censorship #lgbtqia #trans

A teacher in Rockford holds Heather Has Two Mommies against her chest and decides to leave it on the shelf. Third grade. The DOJ has just told 36 Illinois school districts that book might be a civil rights violation. No specific incident cited. The investigation is the punishment. A child reading about a family that looks like hers is not a crime.

https://twp.ai/9OV23b

#Education #LGBTQ #BookBans #CivilRights #SchoolLibraries #QueerFamilies #DOJ #Censorship #lgbtqia #trans

#mastodonwelcome we're back with new gear. Today is #macromonday allow me to share with you our innovation in #agroecology as well as #Conserving_the_Environment dear #mastodonfriends we can save the earth 🌍 planting our our food. Do you think #planting in buckets solve any problem ? #askfidi .ln hands there is a bread and together we sustain #SchoolLibraries in the garden #Nature
What you teach a child is more than what you give . Don't sleep because you're tired, sleep because you're done @1

BOOK CHALLENGES HIT UNPRECEDENTED LEVELS, GRIPPING LIBRARIES AND SCHOOLS

Thousands of book titles are being challenged in US libraries and schools. Learn why and which states are most affected by these censorship attempts.

#BookBans, #LibraryCensorship, #SchoolLibraries, #FreedomToRead, #PENAmerica

https://newsletter.tf/us-book-bans-rise-in-libraries-schools/

Book challenges in US schools and libraries have reached record highs, with over 6,870 instances recorded in the last academic year. This is a significant increase from previous years.

#BookBans, #LibraryCensorship, #SchoolLibraries, #FreedomToRead, #PENAmerica
https://newsletter.tf/us-book-bans-rise-in-libraries-schools/

challenges were reported each year. But in 2023, there were 16 challenges in school districts across the state, covering more than 30 individual titles
The majority have been in #schoollibraries, with many challenges naming multiple titles on gender & sexuality. Following national trends, Maia Kobabe’s “Gender Queer” has been the most challenged book in Maine, it has been removed from at least one school library. Though challenges are waning for now — with only three reported to the .

challenges were reported each year. But in 2023, there were 16 challenges in school districts across the state, covering more than 30 individual titles
The majority have been in #schoollibraries, with many challenges naming multiple titles on gender & sexuality. Following national trends, Maia Kobabe’s “Gender Queer” has been the most challenged book in Maine, it has been removed from at least one school library. Though challenges are waning for now — with only three reported to the .

challenges were reported each year. But in 2023, there were 16 challenges in school districts across the state, covering more than 30 individual titles
The majority have been in #schoollibraries, with many challenges naming multiple titles on gender & sexuality. Following national trends, Maia Kobabe’s “Gender Queer” has been the most challenged book in Maine, it has been removed from at least one school library. Though challenges are waning for now — with only three reported to the .

challenges were reported each year. But in 2023, there were 16 challenges in school districts across the state, covering more than 30 individual titles
The majority have been in #schoollibraries, with many challenges naming multiple titles on gender & sexuality. Following national trends, Maia Kobabe’s “Gender Queer” has been the most challenged book in Maine, it has been removed from at least one school library. Though challenges are waning for now — with only three reported to the .

challenges were reported each year. But in 2023, there were 16 challenges in school districts across the state, covering more than 30 individual titles
The majority have been in #schoollibraries, with many challenges naming multiple titles on gender & sexuality. Following national trends, Maia Kobabe’s “Gender Queer” has been the most challenged book in Maine, it has been removed from at least one school library. Though challenges are waning for now — with only three reported to the .

Young Man Was Disowned By Mom For Being Gay. Now He’s Challenging Her Attempt to Ban LGBTQ+ Books (Exclusive)

NEED TO KNOW Weston Brown returned to his hometown in Texas to advocate against book banning after he…
#NewsBeep #News #Books #AmyBenchWestonBrown #AU #Australia #Entertainment #MonicaBrown #SchoolLibraries #THELIBRARIANS #WestonBrown
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/192277/

Young Man Was Disowned By Mom For Being Gay. Now He’s Challenging Her Attempt to Ban LGBTQ+ Books (Exclusive)

NEED TO KNOW Weston Brown returned to his hometown in Texas to advocate against book banning after he…
#NewsBeep #News #Books #AmyBenchWestonBrown #Entertainment #MonicaBrown #SchoolLibraries #THELIBRARIANS #UK #UnitedKingdom #WestonBrown
https://www.newsbeep.com/uk/180800/

Young Man Was Disowned By Mom For Being Gay. Now He’s Challenging Her Attempt to Ban LGBTQ+ Books (Exclusive)

NEED TO KNOW Weston Brown returned to his hometown in Texas to advocate against book banning after he…
#NewsBeep #News #Books #AmyBenchWestonBrown #CA #Canada #Entertainment #MonicaBrown #SchoolLibraries #THELIBRARIANS #WestonBrown
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/191889/

Creating a library leadership program is within reach! Complete with a plethora of customizable forms, templates, and tools that you can modify to suit your own needs, this book offers a roadmap: https://alastore.ala.org/fromLtoL

#ALA
#AmericanLibraryAssociation
#LIS
#MLIS
#libraries
#librarianship
#InformationScience
#schoollibraries

Creating a library leadership program is within reach! Complete with a plethora of customizable forms, templates, and tools that you can modify to suit your own needs, this book offers a roadmap: https://alastore.ala.org/fromLtoL

#ALA
#AmericanLibraryAssociation
#LIS
#MLIS
#libraries
#librarianship
#InformationScience
#schoollibraries

Creating a library leadership program is within reach! Complete with a plethora of customizable forms, templates, and tools that you can modify to suit your own needs, this book offers a roadmap: https://alastore.ala.org/fromLtoL

#ALA
#AmericanLibraryAssociation
#LIS
#MLIS
#libraries
#librarianship
#InformationScience
#schoollibraries

Creating a library leadership program is within reach! Complete with a plethora of customizable forms, templates, and tools that you can modify to suit your own needs, this book offers a roadmap: https://alastore.ala.org/fromLtoL

#ALA
#AmericanLibraryAssociation
#LIS
#MLIS
#libraries
#librarianship
#InformationScience
#schoollibraries

Survey Findings: School Library Access Varies Across Massachusetts (via Bay State Banner" https://baystatebanner.com/2025/09/11/banner-survey-school-library-access-varies-across-massachusetts/ #libraries #schoollibraries

Survey Findings: School Library Access Varies Across Massachusetts (via Bay State Banner" https://baystatebanner.com/2025/09/11/banner-survey-school-library-access-varies-across-massachusetts/ #libraries #schoollibraries

Survey Findings: School Library Access Varies Across Massachusetts (via Bay State Banner" https://baystatebanner.com/2025/09/11/banner-survey-school-library-access-varies-across-massachusetts/ #libraries #schoollibraries

Survey Findings: School Library Access Varies Across Massachusetts (via Bay State Banner" https://baystatebanner.com/2025/09/11/banner-survey-school-library-access-varies-across-massachusetts/ #libraries #schoollibraries

Survey Findings: School Library Access Varies Across Massachusetts (via Bay State Banner" https://baystatebanner.com/2025/09/11/banner-survey-school-library-access-varies-across-massachusetts/ #libraries #schoollibraries

Now shipping! The newly updated
#AASL Standards will ensure school libraries remain relevant and effective for all learners in today’s dynamic educational landscape. Learn more at https://alastore.ala.org/AASLstandards2.

#schoollibraries #school #teacher #librarylife #librarywork #libraries

Now shipping! The newly updated
#AASL Standards will ensure school libraries remain relevant and effective for all learners in today’s dynamic educational landscape. Learn more at https://alastore.ala.org/AASLstandards2.

#schoollibraries #school #teacher #librarylife #librarywork #libraries

Now shipping! The newly updated
#AASL Standards will ensure school libraries remain relevant and effective for all learners in today’s dynamic educational landscape. Learn more at https://alastore.ala.org/AASLstandards2.

#schoollibraries #school #teacher #librarylife #librarywork #libraries

Now shipping! The newly updated
#AASL Standards will ensure school libraries remain relevant and effective for all learners in today’s dynamic educational landscape. Learn more at https://alastore.ala.org/AASLstandards2.

#schoollibraries #school #teacher #librarylife #librarywork #libraries

Now shipping! A must-have resource for every school librarian’s shelf, this guidebook offers practical advice in a friendly, conversational tone on an incredible breadth of topics rooted in AASL best practices. Both new and experienced school librarians will feel like they’re getting guidance from a trusted friend or mentor. https://alastore.ala.org/slgtae

#ALA #AmericanLibraryAssociation #LIS #MLIS #libraries #librarianship #InformationScience #schoollibraries #schoollibrarians

Now shipping! A must-have resource for every school librarian’s shelf, this guidebook offers practical advice in a friendly, conversational tone on an incredible breadth of topics rooted in AASL best practices. Both new and experienced school librarians will feel like they’re getting guidance from a trusted friend or mentor. https://alastore.ala.org/slgtae

#ALA #AmericanLibraryAssociation #LIS #MLIS #libraries #librarianship #InformationScience #schoollibraries #schoollibrarians

Now shipping! A must-have resource for every school librarian’s shelf, this guidebook offers practical advice in a friendly, conversational tone on an incredible breadth of topics rooted in AASL best practices. Both new and experienced school librarians will feel like they’re getting guidance from a trusted friend or mentor. https://alastore.ala.org/slgtae

#ALA #AmericanLibraryAssociation #LIS #MLIS #libraries #librarianship #InformationScience #schoollibraries #schoollibrarians

Now shipping! A must-have resource for every school librarian’s shelf, this guidebook offers practical advice in a friendly, conversational tone on an incredible breadth of topics rooted in AASL best practices. Both new and experienced school librarians will feel like they’re getting guidance from a trusted friend or mentor. https://alastore.ala.org/slgtae

#ALA #AmericanLibraryAssociation #LIS #MLIS #libraries #librarianship #InformationScience #schoollibraries #schoollibrarians

As students across Texas head back to school, their districts are grappling with how to comply with new state laws. Senate Bill 12 restricts several DEI initiatives in public schools, while Senate Bill 13 introduces new library policies.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/education/2025/08/14/528670/texas-school-districts-to-face-new-restrictions-on-dei-libraries/

#Education #EducationNews #LGBTQ #Local #News #Politics #Texas #2025TexasLegislature #89thTexasLegislativeSession #SchoolLibraries #SenateBill12 #SenateBill13 #TexasPublicSchools

As students across Texas head back to school, their districts are grappling with how to comply with new state laws. Senate Bill 12 restricts several DEI initiatives in public schools, while Senate Bill 13 introduces new library policies.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/education/2025/08/14/528670/texas-school-districts-to-face-new-restrictions-on-dei-libraries/

#Education #EducationNews #LGBTQ #Local #News #Politics #Texas #2025TexasLegislature #89thTexasLegislativeSession #SchoolLibraries #SenateBill12 #SenateBill13 #TexasPublicSchools

As students across Texas head back to school, their districts are grappling with how to comply with new state laws. Senate Bill 12 restricts several DEI initiatives in public schools, while Senate Bill 13 introduces new library policies.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/education/2025/08/14/528670/texas-school-districts-to-face-new-restrictions-on-dei-libraries/

#Education #EducationNews #LGBTQ #Local #News #Politics #Texas #2025TexasLegislature #89thTexasLegislativeSession #SchoolLibraries #SenateBill12 #SenateBill13 #TexasPublicSchools

As students across Texas head back to school, their districts are grappling with how to comply with new state laws. Senate Bill 12 restricts several DEI initiatives in public schools, while Senate Bill 13 introduces new library policies.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/education/2025/08/14/528670/texas-school-districts-to-face-new-restrictions-on-dei-libraries/

#Education #EducationNews #LGBTQ #Local #News #Politics #Texas #2025TexasLegislature #89thTexasLegislativeSession #SchoolLibraries #SenateBill12 #SenateBill13 #TexasPublicSchools

As students across Texas head back to school, their districts are grappling with how to comply with new state laws. Senate Bill 12 restricts several DEI initiatives in public schools, while Senate Bill 13 introduces new library policies.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/education/2025/08/14/528670/texas-school-districts-to-face-new-restrictions-on-dei-libraries/

#Education #EducationNews #LGBTQ #Local #News #Politics #Texas #2025TexasLegislature #89thTexasLegislativeSession #SchoolLibraries #SenateBill12 #SenateBill13 #TexasPublicSchools

Heh... Could this be the plot of the next #SouthPark episode?

#Oklahoma’s #TrumpLoving, #BibleThumping Superintendent Faces #Porn Probe

Two Oklahoma board of education members said #RyanWalters was not apologetic after a video of naked women played in his office during a state meeting

by Naomi LaChance, July 26, 2025

"An investigation is underway in Oklahoma after a television screen in the #MAGA state school superintendent’s office reportedly showed a video of nude women during an executive session of the State Board of Education on Thursday.

"The images reportedly appeared on a screen in the office of Ryan Walters, Oklahoma’s far-right Superintendent of Public Instruction. Walters previously told schools to teach #TheBible and #TenCommandments, demanded students watch him pray for Donald Trump, and named #transphobe #ChayaRaichik to a state education committee. He also tried to use state money to purchase #bibles for classrooms that matched the specifics of those marketed by the president and his family.

"As you might expect, Walters has led a crusade against '#pornography' in #SchoolLibraries.

"Two members of the Oklahoma board of education said they were shocked at what they saw on the screen on Thursday.

" 'I was like, ‘Those are naked women,' board member Becky Carson told The Oklahoman. 'And then I was like, ‘No, wait a minute. Those aren’t naked, surely those aren’t naked women. Something is playing a trick on my eye. Maybe they just have on tan body suits. … This is just really bizarre.'

" 'I saw them just walking across the screen, and I’m like, 'no.' I’m sorry I even have to use this language, but I’m like, ‘Those are her nipples.’ And then I’m like, ‘That’s pubic hair.’ What in the world am I watching? I didn’t watch a second longer.' "

Read more:
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/ryan-walters-oklahoma-superintendent-trump-bible-porn-1235394675/

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/We9V4

#MAGAHypocrisy #BookBans #USPol

Heh... Could this be the plot of the next #SouthPark episode?

#Oklahoma’s #TrumpLoving, #BibleThumping Superintendent Faces #Porn Probe

Two Oklahoma board of education members said #RyanWalters was not apologetic after a video of naked women played in his office during a state meeting

by Naomi LaChance, July 26, 2025

"An investigation is underway in Oklahoma after a television screen in the #MAGA state school superintendent’s office reportedly showed a video of nude women during an executive session of the State Board of Education on Thursday.

"The images reportedly appeared on a screen in the office of Ryan Walters, Oklahoma’s far-right Superintendent of Public Instruction. Walters previously told schools to teach #TheBible and #TenCommandments, demanded students watch him pray for Donald Trump, and named #transphobe #ChayaRaichik to a state education committee. He also tried to use state money to purchase #bibles for classrooms that matched the specifics of those marketed by the president and his family.

"As you might expect, Walters has led a crusade against '#pornography' in #SchoolLibraries.

"Two members of the Oklahoma board of education said they were shocked at what they saw on the screen on Thursday.

" 'I was like, ‘Those are naked women,' board member Becky Carson told The Oklahoman. 'And then I was like, ‘No, wait a minute. Those aren’t naked, surely those aren’t naked women. Something is playing a trick on my eye. Maybe they just have on tan body suits. … This is just really bizarre.'

" 'I saw them just walking across the screen, and I’m like, 'no.' I’m sorry I even have to use this language, but I’m like, ‘Those are her nipples.’ And then I’m like, ‘That’s pubic hair.’ What in the world am I watching? I didn’t watch a second longer.' "

Read more:
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/ryan-walters-oklahoma-superintendent-trump-bible-porn-1235394675/

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/We9V4

#MAGAHypocrisy #BookBans #USPol

Heh... Could this be the plot of the next #SouthPark episode?

#Oklahoma’s #TrumpLoving, #BibleThumping Superintendent Faces #Porn Probe

Two Oklahoma board of education members said #RyanWalters was not apologetic after a video of naked women played in his office during a state meeting

by Naomi LaChance, July 26, 2025

"An investigation is underway in Oklahoma after a television screen in the #MAGA state school superintendent’s office reportedly showed a video of nude women during an executive session of the State Board of Education on Thursday.

"The images reportedly appeared on a screen in the office of Ryan Walters, Oklahoma’s far-right Superintendent of Public Instruction. Walters previously told schools to teach #TheBible and #TenCommandments, demanded students watch him pray for Donald Trump, and named #transphobe #ChayaRaichik to a state education committee. He also tried to use state money to purchase #bibles for classrooms that matched the specifics of those marketed by the president and his family.

"As you might expect, Walters has led a crusade against '#pornography' in #SchoolLibraries.

"Two members of the Oklahoma board of education said they were shocked at what they saw on the screen on Thursday.

" 'I was like, ‘Those are naked women,' board member Becky Carson told The Oklahoman. 'And then I was like, ‘No, wait a minute. Those aren’t naked, surely those aren’t naked women. Something is playing a trick on my eye. Maybe they just have on tan body suits. … This is just really bizarre.'

" 'I saw them just walking across the screen, and I’m like, 'no.' I’m sorry I even have to use this language, but I’m like, ‘Those are her nipples.’ And then I’m like, ‘That’s pubic hair.’ What in the world am I watching? I didn’t watch a second longer.' "

Read more:
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/ryan-walters-oklahoma-superintendent-trump-bible-porn-1235394675/

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/We9V4

#MAGAHypocrisy #BookBans #USPol

Heh... Could this be the plot of the next #SouthPark episode?

#Oklahoma’s #TrumpLoving, #BibleThumping Superintendent Faces #Porn Probe

Two Oklahoma board of education members said #RyanWalters was not apologetic after a video of naked women played in his office during a state meeting

by Naomi LaChance, July 26, 2025

"An investigation is underway in Oklahoma after a television screen in the #MAGA state school superintendent’s office reportedly showed a video of nude women during an executive session of the State Board of Education on Thursday.

"The images reportedly appeared on a screen in the office of Ryan Walters, Oklahoma’s far-right Superintendent of Public Instruction. Walters previously told schools to teach #TheBible and #TenCommandments, demanded students watch him pray for Donald Trump, and named #transphobe #ChayaRaichik to a state education committee. He also tried to use state money to purchase #bibles for classrooms that matched the specifics of those marketed by the president and his family.

"As you might expect, Walters has led a crusade against '#pornography' in #SchoolLibraries.

"Two members of the Oklahoma board of education said they were shocked at what they saw on the screen on Thursday.

" 'I was like, ‘Those are naked women,' board member Becky Carson told The Oklahoman. 'And then I was like, ‘No, wait a minute. Those aren’t naked, surely those aren’t naked women. Something is playing a trick on my eye. Maybe they just have on tan body suits. … This is just really bizarre.'

" 'I saw them just walking across the screen, and I’m like, 'no.' I’m sorry I even have to use this language, but I’m like, ‘Those are her nipples.’ And then I’m like, ‘That’s pubic hair.’ What in the world am I watching? I didn’t watch a second longer.' "

Read more:
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/ryan-walters-oklahoma-superintendent-trump-bible-porn-1235394675/

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/We9V4

#MAGAHypocrisy #BookBans #USPol

Heh... Could this be the plot of the next #SouthPark episode?

#Oklahoma’s #TrumpLoving, #BibleThumping Superintendent Faces #Porn Probe

Two Oklahoma board of education members said #RyanWalters was not apologetic after a video of naked women played in his office during a state meeting

by Naomi LaChance, July 26, 2025

"An investigation is underway in Oklahoma after a television screen in the #MAGA state school superintendent’s office reportedly showed a video of nude women during an executive session of the State Board of Education on Thursday.

"The images reportedly appeared on a screen in the office of Ryan Walters, Oklahoma’s far-right Superintendent of Public Instruction. Walters previously told schools to teach #TheBible and #TenCommandments, demanded students watch him pray for Donald Trump, and named #transphobe #ChayaRaichik to a state education committee. He also tried to use state money to purchase #bibles for classrooms that matched the specifics of those marketed by the president and his family.

"As you might expect, Walters has led a crusade against '#pornography' in #SchoolLibraries.

"Two members of the Oklahoma board of education said they were shocked at what they saw on the screen on Thursday.

" 'I was like, ‘Those are naked women,' board member Becky Carson told The Oklahoman. 'And then I was like, ‘No, wait a minute. Those aren’t naked, surely those aren’t naked women. Something is playing a trick on my eye. Maybe they just have on tan body suits. … This is just really bizarre.'

" 'I saw them just walking across the screen, and I’m like, 'no.' I’m sorry I even have to use this language, but I’m like, ‘Those are her nipples.’ And then I’m like, ‘That’s pubic hair.’ What in the world am I watching? I didn’t watch a second longer.' "

Read more:
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/ryan-walters-oklahoma-superintendent-trump-bible-porn-1235394675/

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/We9V4

#MAGAHypocrisy #BookBans #USPol

In Divided Times, Picture Books Connect

“Connection is really the thing that we’re leaning into with this batch of picture books,” …
#NewsBeep #News #Books #BloomsburyChildren’sBooks #CA #Canada #collectiondevelopment #Entertainment #FreeSpiritPublishing #GroundwoodBooks #jlg #JuniorLibraryGuild #librarian #library #picturebooks #readingcategories #readinglevels #reviews #SchoolLibraries #SchoolLibraryJournal #SEL #SequoiaKidsMedia #sponsored #TuttlePublishing
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/14464/

In Divided Times, Picture Books Connect

“Connection is really the thing that we’re leaning into with this batch of picture books,” …
#NewsBeep #News #Books #BloomsburyChildren’sBooks #CA #Canada #collectiondevelopment #Entertainment #FreeSpiritPublishing #GroundwoodBooks #jlg #JuniorLibraryGuild #librarian #library #picturebooks #readingcategories #readinglevels #reviews #SchoolLibraries #SchoolLibraryJournal #SEL #SequoiaKidsMedia #sponsored #TuttlePublishing
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/14464/