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- St. Johns County
- 2/12/24
- 02/12/2024
- 39 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting of the St. Johns County Schools, significant time was dedicated to the review of objections to two books, “The Lovely Bones” by Alice Sebold and “The Sun and Her Flowers” by Rupi Kaur, based on concerns that their content may not be suitable for school-age children. The meeting, facilitated by Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Don Sapp, involved discussions centered around Florida law House Bill 1069, which restricts books in school libraries from containing certain content. Despite the debates, the committee did not reach a majority decision on “The Lovely Bones,” while they recommended “The Sun and Her Flowers” be retained for grades nine and up.
- FL
- St. Johns County
- 2/5/24
- 02/05/2024
- 51 Minutes
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Overview: The St. Johns County Schools convened recently to address objections to controversial books within district libraries, with a particular focus on “Freedom Writers Diary” by Erin Gruwell and “Slaughterhouse 5” by Kurt Vonnegut. The District Library Book Objection Committee, adhering to Florida statutes and the Sunshine Law, engaged in a review process to determine the suitability of these books for students, considering their content and the appropriateness for specific grade levels.
- FL
- St. Johns County
- 1/30/24
- 01/30/2024
- 38 Minutes
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Overview: The St. Johns County School District’s recent School Board meeting centered on the integration and troubleshooting of educational technology platforms, primarily focusing on the Clever platform and Schooly, the district’s adopted learning management system. These platforms are critical in facilitating online learning and resource management for students across the district.
