Scholastic removes optional diverse book section after controversy

(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...

Scholastic criticized for optional diverse book section

(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...

DASD says masks optional for upcoming school year

DuBois, 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...