Norman Crawford- Suwanee District 2
1. Please share your thoughts related to the importance of the school library/media center and the role of a certified, trained librarian/media specialist in schools.
Very much needed.
2. Florida school libraries/media centers have always supported parents' rights to direct their students' education. How would you balance parental rights and student access to library materials, especially given that some books trigger different reactions among parents, all of whom deserve rights?
I believe in equality. I think Florida schools fall short as it relates to inclusion and equity, especially people of color regarding material to support black history.
3. Students have access to reading material through captive classroom instruction, read-alouds and novel studies, as well as through self-selection in libraries where they choose their own book. How would you differentiate between the appropriateness of reading material in a captive classroom vs. self-selection in the school library?
I think students should have the opportunity and privilege to pick their own book(s) of their choice.Not School hand picked committees who may not be sensitive to the desire of the students.
4. As written in Florida House Bill 1069, “Parents shall have the right to read passages from any material that is subject to an objection. If the school board denies a parent the right to read passages due to content" deemed unsuitable as defined in the bill, the school district must discontinue use of the material. If a reader is denied, explain why you would interpret the law by supporting or opposing a fair and public review of the book, as outlined in each district's objection policy.
I believe if the verbiage is suitable, I support parents rights. BUT there should be limited access to certain passage as it relates to sex material. I believe the bill states: HB 1069 - Government Control Over What is Taught in Sex Ed and Expanded Book Banning | ACLU of Florida | We defend the civil rights and civil liberties of all people in Florida, by working through the legislature, the courts and in the streets. Gender Equity & Reproductive Freedom.
Very much needed.
2. Florida school libraries/media centers have always supported parents' rights to direct their students' education. How would you balance parental rights and student access to library materials, especially given that some books trigger different reactions among parents, all of whom deserve rights?
I believe in equality. I think Florida schools fall short as it relates to inclusion and equity, especially people of color regarding material to support black history.
3. Students have access to reading material through captive classroom instruction, read-alouds and novel studies, as well as through self-selection in libraries where they choose their own book. How would you differentiate between the appropriateness of reading material in a captive classroom vs. self-selection in the school library?
I think students should have the opportunity and privilege to pick their own book(s) of their choice.Not School hand picked committees who may not be sensitive to the desire of the students.
4. As written in Florida House Bill 1069, “Parents shall have the right to read passages from any material that is subject to an objection. If the school board denies a parent the right to read passages due to content" deemed unsuitable as defined in the bill, the school district must discontinue use of the material. If a reader is denied, explain why you would interpret the law by supporting or opposing a fair and public review of the book, as outlined in each district's objection policy.
I believe if the verbiage is suitable, I support parents rights. BUT there should be limited access to certain passage as it relates to sex material. I believe the bill states: HB 1069 - Government Control Over What is Taught in Sex Ed and Expanded Book Banning | ACLU of Florida | We defend the civil rights and civil liberties of all people in Florida, by working through the legislature, the courts and in the streets. Gender Equity & Reproductive Freedom.