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8 months ago

Board Votes to Dispose of Obsolete Library Books Amid Debates on Collection Value Board approves resolution to declare library books obsolete, prompting discussions on library purpose.

The CCSD Board of Education's recent decision to declare certain library books obsolete has sparked a heated debate about the value of diverse literature in schools.

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11 months ago

Senate Committee approves multiple library bills including Freedom to Read Act Senate committee advances several library-focused bills during the first meeting of 2025.

New York's Senate Committee is taking a bold step to enhance library access and promote literacy with groundbreaking new bills, including the Freedom to Read Act!

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1 year ago

Parents confront school board over declining library usage in elementary education Parents demand a return to traditional library programs to boost reading skills in schools.

Parents are raising alarms about the decline of library services in elementary schools, arguing that a return to traditional programs is crucial for improving literacy skills in the wake of COVID-19.

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