WebNov 18, 2024 · Plenty of district students agree. On Oct. 22, Sungjoo Yoon, a sophomore at Burbank High School, launched a petition to stop what he called a “ban on antiracist books.”. As of Nov. 11, more than 2,600 people had signed it. Some 80 students also sent personal statements of protest to district officials. WebDec 10, 2024 · BREAKING: Following the Burbank Unified School District's decision to ban several classic books, Young America’s Foundation will provide Burbank students with copies of these banned books—free ...
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WebNov 21, 2024 · In September, the Burbank Unified School District temporarily barred the following novels from inclusion in its curriculum, according to Newsweek: Advertisement - story continues below • “To Kill … WebNov 28, 2024 · Burbank Unified School District Superintendent Matt Hill banned the use of the N-word in all school classes and removed five books from the core novels reading list so no teacher can assign those books as mandatory reading for an entire class, in a statement issued Friday, November 27. map of richmond kentucky
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WebMar 31, 2024 · According to an account by Newsweek, in September 2024 the Burbank Unified School District in Los Angeles County dropped “To Kill a Mockingbird,” Mark … WebAug 22, 2024 · Bryan Griffin, press secretary for Florida’s Republican governor, confirmed in several tweets that the claim was false. “The State of Florida has not banned To Kill a Mockingbird,” Griffin tweeted on Sunday. “In fact, Florida RECOMMENDS the book in 8th grade.”. The tweet linked to Florida’s state Benchmarks for Excellent Student ... WebApr 20, 2024 · Nearly a year and a half later, the Burbank book restriction is still in place, and more have been approved in schools and school districts across the country. A report from PEN America this month found that 86 school districts in the United States have banned 1,586 books in the past year. map of richmond airport