Scholastic removes optional diverse book section after controversy Thursday, October 26 by ABC News(TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA) -- Children’s book publisher Scholastic has reversed its decision to create a separate, optional section for its elementary school book fairs for titles written predominantly by and about people of color and LGBTQ people.Scholastic's initial decision to make some books optional came... Read More.
Scholastic criticized for optional diverse book section Saturday, October 21 by ABC News(TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA) -- The decision by children’s book publisher Scholastic to create a separate, optional section for its elementary school book fairs for titles written predominantly by and about people of color and LGBTQ people is meeting resistance from groups that oppose book bans.The... Read More.
LA schools mandating non-cloth masks with nose wire, Atlanta district makes masks optional Monday, January 24 by ABC News(LOS ANGELES) -- Students in Los Angeles public schools must wear a non-cloth mask with a nose wire at all times, including during sports, beginning Monday, the district announced in a letter to families this weekend.Schools will give surgical-style masks to students and employees... Read More.
North Carolina school board votes to make masks optional as 430 students are under quarantine Tuesday, October 5 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A North Carolina school board voted Monday to make masks optional for students and staff indoors, even as 430 students are under quarantine.The Harnett County School Board voted 4 to 1 for the optional mask policy Monday and it takes effect... Read More.
DASD says masks optional for upcoming school year Monday, August 2 by wcednewsDuBois, PA - Masks will be optional for students at DuBois Area School District this upcoming 2021-2022 school year.The DuBois Area School District recently approved the new health and safety plan. The plan says: The DASD has considered the guidance and recommendations from the... Read More.
