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The Parental Rights Movement's Push for Control of School Libraries
29:41 - 41:09 (11:27)
Parents who feel unheard and ignored by their local school board are running for school board positions backed by Conservative groups to restrict books on certain subjects and make it easier to get books removed from school libraries.
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Caroline, who felt unheard by her local school board, is now leading her own campaign to endorse candidates and have more influence over school policies and decisions.
29:41 - 34:06 (04:25)
Summary
Caroline, who felt unheard by her local school board, is now leading her own campaign to endorse candidates and have more influence over school policies and decisions. She speaks out and asks questions for parents who may not feel comfortable doing so themselves.
ChapterThe Parental Rights Movement's Push for Control of School Libraries
EpisodeWhen Book Bans Came to Small Town New Jersey
PodcastThe Daily
Conservative groups are winning seats on school boards and pushing their own agendas on what gets taught in America's schools, including restricting books and firing or jailing librarians who provide them.
34:06 - 41:09 (07:02)
Summary
Conservative groups are winning seats on school boards and pushing their own agendas on what gets taught in America's schools, including restricting books and firing or jailing librarians who provide them. This movement is gaining power and is seen as a threat to the liberal educators who have been in charge for generations.