THE SCHOOL BOOK WARS The lives upended by Florida’s school book wars In a fight over books, Escambia County saw thousands of titles removed, two lawsuits and jobs lost — including that of its superintendent (Video: Reshma Kirpalani/The Washington Post)Listen 18 min Share Comment on this story Comment Add to your saved stories SavePENSACOLA, Fla. — A teacher unable to read books to her fourth-grade students without seeking permission. The battle over what children should be allowed to read in school has riven Florida’s Escambia County School District. It’s part of a national battle, as school book objections surge to historic highs across the country. They ask me, “Would you come to the school board meeting, Pastor?” “Would you say something?”So I do. AdvertisementTim Smith: The superintendent who said no(Video: TWP)I knew some school board members weren’t my fans.

Source: Washington Post December 21, 2023 17:34 UTC