Purpose
To uphold the value of intellectual freedom in Virginia's libraries by monitoring and reporting on intellectual freedom issues in the Commonwealth.
Committee Member Roster
 
Email to membership: {VLA} Legislation Affecting Libraries Defeated: Update on General Assembly February 20, 2023
Resources and Continuing Education
Intellectual Freedom Issues and General Resources
Privacy Issues
Banned Books
Fake News Info & Resources
School Censorship
Internet and Net Neutrality
Reporting Challenges
Has your library experienced a challenge or a reconsideration of your materials, displays, website content, or another intellectual freedom issue? Let the VLA Intellectual Freedom Committee know, and we can offer support, guidance, and resources for you and your library. If you aren’t sure what constitutes a reconsideration or a challenge, please report it and let us know anyway.
Contact: VLA Intellectual Freedom Committee Chair, Keith Weimer
The American Library Association collects statistics on challenges as well to monitor trends in intellectual freedom issues. If you have received a challenge at your library, please fill out their quick and easy challenge report (this can be submitted anonymously).
Book Resumes
To help navigate the many book challenges happening in Virginia, VLA is sharing "book resumes for commonly challenged books. Resumes are completed by librarians throughout the state who volunteer to complete. Resumes will be uploaded to the VLA Members Only website.
If you're interested in helping with completing a resume, click to complete the Virginia Challenged Book Resume Collaboration form. You can select up to five books.
Court Cases in Virginia Beach 2022 in favor of A Court of Mist and Fury and Gender Queer
VLA has created a Dropbox of files related to the court cases, CL22-1984 (A Court of Mist and Fury) and CL22-1985 (Gender Queer). Original Petitions and Finals Orders are included, as well as briefs submitted by the authors, publishers and other interested parties. |
Virginia Intellectual Freedom In the News
Recent News
- August 2023
- August 31, 2023 Protecting a student's right to read: One group's battle against book bans https://vadogwood.com/2023/08/31/protecting-a-students-right-to-read-one-groups-battle-against-book-bans/
- August 30, 2023 Of rules & law: Virginia's largest school districts won't adopt Gov. Youngkin's new LGBTQ edict https://www.the74million.org/article/of-rules-law-virginias-largest-districts-wont-adopt-new-state-lgbt-edict/
- August 29, 2023 Schools that don't adopt Virginia's transgender model policies can be sued, according to state officials https://www.pilotonline.com/2023/08/29/schools-that-dont-adopt-virginias-transgender-model-policies-can-be-sued-according-to-state-officials/
- August 28, 2023 Requests to ban books at libraries hit 21-year high, report says https://www.nbc29.com/2023/08/28/requests-ban-books-libraries-hit-21-year-high-report-says/
- August 27, 2023 Investigating the real reasons for the book ban campaign https://royalexaminer.com/investigating-the-reasons-for-the-book-ban-campaign/
- August 26, 2023 Reddit users are reporting Christian websites for violating Virginia's new porn identification law, citing vulgar passages in the Bible https://www.insider.com/virginia-anti-porn-law-used-flag-pornography-in-bible-reddit-2023-8
- August 24, 2023 Bans on diverse picture books? Young kids need to see their families represented, experts say https://www.wowktv.com/news/ap-bans-on-diverse-board-books-young-kids-need-to-see-their-families-represented-experts-say/
- August 24, 2023 [Prince William County Schools] releases list of all 'sexually explicit' content in curriculum, per new Virginia law https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/education/sexually-explicit-books-taught-in-prince-william-county-schools-list-released/65-f6934275-1edb-4bb8-bd05-fe83041d2958
- August 24, 2023 Samuels Library rejects MOA, sends a new draft version back to Warren County https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/samuels-library-rejects-moa-sends-a-new-draft-version-back-to-warren-county/article_2826c2a3-9b8b-59df-9f7d-e1cc411117cd.html
- August 24, 2023 Debate over books in Hampton Roads schools continues https://www.wtkr.com/news/debate-over-books-in-hampton-roads-schools-continues
- August 23, 2023 Prince William Co. teacher’s union: ‘Sexually explicit’ book list leaves staff ‘overwhelmed and underappreciated’ https://wtop.com/education/2023/08/prince-william-co-teachers-union-sexually-explicit-book-list-leaves-staff-overwhelmed-and-underappreciated/
- August 22, 2023 [Samuels] Library critic files defamation suit against two supporters https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/library-critic-files-defamation-suit-against-two-supporters/article_25939003-fdba-5796-8b91-2f604b7a0b8d.html
- August 21, 2023 Ejected Appomattox library board member won't have a chance to be reinstated https://cardinalnews.org/2023/08/21/ejected-appomattox-library-board-member-wont-have-a-chance-to-be-reinstated/
- August 18, 2023 Two Virginia school districts release lists of 'sexually explicit' library books https://wtop.com/education/2023/08/two-area-school-districts-release-their-required-sexually-explicit-library-book-lists/
- August 17, 2023 Teens OK with no parents present, Botetourt County library board says https://roanoke.com/news/local/government-politics/botetourt-library-board-says-teens-do-not-need-to-bring-parents-along/article_5d284a74-3c67-11ee-9416-7f2d5d6ba8fe.html
- August 16, 2023 Classics, best-sellers part of school division's 'sexually explicit' list https://www.princewilliamtimes.com/news/classics-best-sellers-part-of-school-division-s-sexually-explicit-list/article_dcc5e70e-3c7c-11ee-b532-dbe6cbccb9fc.html
- August 16, 2023 Name calling, accusations fly as [Warren County] library controversy continues https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/name-calling-accusations-fly-as-library-controversy-continues/article_dc9e533c-362f-53e6-884b-07c811304a7e.html
- August 15, 2023 Chesapeake schools to allow external groups, including Satan Club, to continue using facilities https://www.pilotonline.com/2023/08/15/chesapeake-schools-to-allow-external-groups-including-satan-club-to-continue-using-facilities/
- August 14, 2023 Satanic Temple claims VA city canceled 'Satan Club' event at local library https://www2.cbn.com/news/us/satanic-temple-claims-va-city-canceled-satan-club-event-local-library
- August 14, 2023 Hanover School Board directs employees to start reviewing books for removal https://richmond.com/news/local/education/hanover-library-books-schools/article_9dddfc24-387c-11ee-882f-8712cdc2b213.html
- August 10, 2023 Shenandoah County School Board puts off vote on library book policy https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/shenandoah-county-school-board-puts-off-vote-on-library-book-policy/article_0e4388f0-78ef-570b-9378-11623f79d003.html
- August 9, 2023 VMI board asks attorney general’s office to investigate student newspaper controversy https://cardinalnews.org/2023/08/09/vmi-board-asks-attorney-general-to-investigate-student-newspaper-controversy/
- August 9, 2023 Executive director of Equality Virginia: Book bans are ‘insidious’ https://www.losangelesblade.com/2023/08/09/executive-director-of-equality-virginia-book-bans-are-insidious/
- August 9, 2023 Hanover schools add book guide for librarians but move is criticized by opponents https://richmond.com/news/local/hanover-library-book-ban/article_97c801e0-3700-11ee-a6a1-078a4aa9455b.html
- August 9, 2023 Fauquier high schools post 'sexually explicit' library book lists https://www.fauquier.com/news/article_396dd4d6-36eb-11ee-a10d-87ba3d03ad86.html
- August 8, 2023 Hanover School Board outlines teacher responsibilities in controversial book policy https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/hanover-county/hanover-school-board-outlines-teacher-responsibilities-in-controversial-book-policy/
- August 7, 2023 Virginia lawmakers redefined ‘sexual conduct’ to exclude homosexuality https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2023/08/07/virginia-homosexuality-sexual-conduct-definition/
- August 7, 2023 Samuels library director resigns amid controversy over banning books https://www.winchesterstar.com/news/samuels-library-director-resigns-amid-controversy-over-banning-books/article_ed1e9b63-1336-50fe-a8c0-3fb04fc2861b.html
- August 5, 2023 Rural Virginia library may soon require parental escorts for kids https://www.losangelesblade.com/2023/08/05/rural-virginia-library-may-soon-require-parental-escorts-for-kids/
- August 5, 2023 Divided Williamsburg-area school board backs policy preventing parents from removing library books https://www.dailypress.com/2023/08/05/under-shadow-of-possible-split-school-board-tackles-hot-button-library-policy/
- August 4, 2023 [Warren County] Supervisor, who requested 2 books be removed from library, says no one wants to ban books https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/supervisor-who-requested-2-books-be-removed-from-library-says-no-one-wants-to-ban/article_13cea06a-a0d9-59d6-817d-f9f839c6f8be.html
- August 4, 2023 To use Spotsylvania's school communication portal, parents must decide kids' ‘explicit material' access in libraries https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/to-use-spotsylvanias-school-communication-portal-parents-must-decide-kids-explicit-material-access-in-libraries/3398253/
- August 3, 2023 Proposed Botetourt library policy for kids and teens could be the most restrictive in Virginia https://cardinalnews.org/2023/08/03/proposed-botetourt-library-policy-for-kids-and-teens-could-be-the-most-restrictive-in-virginia/
- August 1, 2023 Samuels Public Library adopts increased parental control cards https://royalexaminer.com/samuels-public-library-adopts-increased-parental-control-cards/
- August 1, 2023 Resolution in support of the protection of citizens' First Amendment and parental rights in Botetourt County Libraries https://www.botetourtva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3814/BOCO-BOS-Resolution-in-Support-of-Citizen-Rights-7-31-23?bidId=
- August 1, 2023 Botetourt County debates raising library book checkout age amidst concerns over explicit content https://wset.com/news/local/botetourt-county-virginia-debates-raising-library-book-checkout-age-amidst-concerns-over-explicit-content-botetourt-county-library-board-of-trustees-doctor-mac-scothorn-august-2023#
- August 1, 2023 Botetourt supervisors offer concession to residents claiming library peddles pornography https://cardinalnews.org/2023/08/01/botetourt-supervisors-offer-concession-to-residents-claiming-library-peddles-pornography/
- August 1, 2023 Samuels Public Library adopts increased parental control cards
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August 1, 2023 Botetourt County debates raising library book checkout age amidst concerns over explicit content
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August 1, 2023 Botetourt supervisors offer concession to residents claiming library peddles pornography
July 2023
- July 31, 2023 Spotsylvania still reviewing donated books from May
- July 19, 2023 Samuels supporters demand release of the library budget, support for LGBTQ community
- July 19, 2023 Funds still being withheld from [Samuels Library] over concerns of sexually explicit books
- July 18, 2023 Frederick supervisor urges removal of certain books from FCPS libraries
- July 17, 2023 Appomattox County may reinstate library board member ousted following complaints about LGBTQ+ books
- July 15, 2023 Book banning and censorship debate shifts to Hanover's public libraries
- July 14, 2023 WJCC Schools considers changing policy on removing books from school libraries
- July 11, 2023 Samuels Library trustees vote to keep books and add parental controls
- July 9, 2023 How new tactics have driven a spike in book ban attempts
- July 9, 2023 A look at the first 7 books being considered for removal at Samuels Library
- July 4, 2023 Samuels Library trustees defend collection, staff, and review process
- July 2, 2023 Moms for Liberty’s focus on school races nationwide sets up political clash with teachers unions
June 2023
- June 15, 2023 School districts struggle to implement new laws on sexually explicit books https://www.virginiamercury.com/2023/06/15/school-districts-struggle-to-implement-new-laws-on-sexually-explicit-books/
- June 14, 2023 Parents argue library books are 'too sexual' for children in Virginia https://www.wusa9.com/video/news/politics/parents-argue-library-books-are-too-sexual-for-children-in-virginia/65-1f75d3ae-bd32-4e37-b8fa-ad08bde379bd
- June 14, 2023 Hanover County School Board grants itself authority to ban books in new policy https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/hanover-county/hanover-county-school-board-grants-itself-authority-to-ban-books-in-new-policy/
- June 14, 2023 Warren supervisors withhold 75% of library funding; adopted budget calls for no tax increases https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/warren-supervisors-withhold-75-of-library-funding-adopted-budget-calls-for-no-tax-increases/article_7f9038b3-46df-5179-a2b3-d85ef23e91bb.html
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June 14, 2023 Parents argue library books are 'too sexual' for children in Virginia https://www.wusa9.com/video/news/politics/parents-argue-library-books-are-too-sexual-for-children-in-virginia/65-1f75d3ae-bd32-4e37-b8fa-ad08bde379bd
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June 14, 2023 A closer look at Hanover Schools’ new library materials policy https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/hanover-county/a-closer-look-at-hanover-schools-new-library-materials-policy/
- June 13, 2023 Hanover County approves new library policy for books and then bans 17 titles https://richmond.com/news/local/education/hanover-books-ban-llibrary/article_35e54f04-0a65-11ee-92bc-bff2eab514de.html
- June 13, 2023 Virginia Beach School Board approves LGBTQ resolution, votes down library policy changes https://www.pilotonline.com/2023/06/13/virginia-beach-school-board-approves-lgbtq-resolution-votes-down-library-policy-changes/
- June 12, 2023 ‘First of its kind’ Illinois law will penalize libraries that ban books https://www.nbc12.com/2023/06/12/first-its-kind-illinois-law-will-penalize-libraries-that-ban-books/
- June 10, 2023 Breaking down the ‘culture war’ in Virginia Beach that’s divided the school board and community https://www.pilotonline.com/2023/06/10/breaking-down-the-culture-war-in-virginia-beach-thats-divided-the-school-board-and-community/
- June 9, 2023 Bedford County School Board approves policy limiting discussion of sexual orientation and gender https://cardinalnews.org/2023/06/09/bedford-county-school-board-approves-policy-limiting-discussion-of-sexual-orientation-and-gender/
- June 8, 2023 Biden to appoint coordinator to address book bans ahead of Pride Month event https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/08/politics/white-house-lgbtq-protections/index.html
- June 8, 2023 Residents clash over library funding, book selection https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/residents-clash-over-library-funding-book-selection/article_3a7ecfcb-f7c2-51af-9e49-d5c00623786f.html
- June 7, 2023 Library defunding/book removal advocates, Samuels Library defenders clash on D-Day 2023 https://royalexaminer.com/library-defunding-book-removal-advocates-samuels-library-defenders-clash-on-d-day-2023/
- June 7, 2023 Amanda Gorman addresses book bans in 1st interview since poem was restricted in a Florida school https://www.cbsnews.com/news/amanda-gorman-book-bans-poem-the-hill-we-climb-restricted-florida-school/
- June 6, 2023 Hanover school board softens on one provision of book policy https://richmond.com/news/local/education/hanover-school-book-ban-debate/article_a58542a6-04ac-11ee-b7a2-5f751bfe7ece.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
- June 4, 2023 Fairfax parents protest Virginia pride celebration over drag queen performance https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/protesters-speak-out-pride-celebration-fairfax-virginia
- June 3, 2023 Bible pulled from Utah school district libraries because of 'vulgarity or violence' https://www.dailywire.com/news/bible-pulled-from-utah-school-district-libraries-because-of-vulgarity-or-violence
May 2023
- May 30, 2023 Book Banning debate reignites in Virginia
- May 28, 2023 Authors, writers, poets concerned over increase of book bans across the U.S.
- May 27, 2023 Libraries are for everyone, not solely for the morality police
- May 24, 2023 Freedom Libraries to open in Virginia prisons
- May 24, 2023 ‘Explicit’ library materials, transgender resolution draw dozens to Virginia Beach School Board meeting
- May 24, 2023 Book bans through the eyes of local educators
- May 23, 2023 Hanover County School Board receives list of proposed book bans weeks after announcing proposed new review policy
- May 22, 2023 [Georgia] School may have violated students’ rights with book removals: Education Department
- May 18, 2023 Hanover County (VA) school district receives advice from NCAC on book challenge policy
- May 17, 2023 PEN America, Penguin Random House sue Florida school district over book bans
- May 17, 2023 Sen. Creigh Deeds on beagles, bipartisanship, and budget battles
- May 16, 2023 Group wants 'smut books' removed from Samuels Library
- May 15, 2023 Two Florida moms are at the center of the fight against book banning in America
- May 11, 2023 Hanover school leaders weigh proposed changes to book review policy
- May 9, 2023 Here's what's in 14 books removed from schools in Spotsylvania County, Virginia
- May 9, 2023 Spotsylvania School Board approves revisions to regulations governing book challenges
- May 9, 2023 Fauquier County schools unveil new regulation on ‘sexually explicit’ materials
- May 9, 2023 Spotsylvania Co. school board votes to keep sexually explicit books off library shelves
- May 8, 2023 'Read-In' protests banned books at Spotsylvania County School Board meeting
- May 8, 2023 Youngkin says idea of diversity, equity, and inclusion has ‘gone off the rails’
- May 7, 2023 My book is horrifying. My book is a lifeline. My book is banned.
- May 6, 2023 Editorial: Book bans diminish the scope of experiences available to young readers
April 2023
- April 27, 2023 These authors’ books are some of the most challenged in the US. They’re speaking out https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/maia-kobabe-ibram-x-kendi-susan-kuklin-b2327417.html
- April 26, 2023 It's National Library Week; they need us right now, and we really, really need them https://bluevirginia.us/2023/04/its-national-library-week-they-need-us-right-now-and-we-really-really-need-them
- April 26, 2023 Virginia Beach 'sexually explicit content' policy for school libraries draws criticism https://www.pilotonline.com/news/education/vp-nw-vbcps-meeting-20230426-bmgkee7emja6tkug3het2awjpu-story.html
- April 25, 2023 25 most banned books in America https://247wallst.com/special-report/2023/04/25/25-most-banned-books-in-america/
- April 24, 2023 ACLU says removal of 14 books from Spotsylvania school libraries is 'unconstitutional' https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/education/aclu-says-removal-of-14-books-from-spotsylvania-school-libraries-is-unconstitutional/article_5d70530a-e2b2-11ed-9b39-8f3c6d0c03b6.html
- April 21, 2023 As the war on books rages, a Virginia school official proposes closing down libraries https://www.huffpost.com/entry/spotsylvania-school-library-close-virginia_n_6442a344e4b03c1b88c6afa8
- April 21, 2023 ACLU urges Spotsylvania School Board to override Superintendent's book removals https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/aclu-urges-spotsylvania-school-board-to-override-superintendents-book-removals/3334069/
- April 21, 2023 Claudia Johnson shares thoughts on the right to read https://ncac.org/news/author-claudia-johnson-speaks-with-ncac
- April 20, 2023 After months of debate, Virginia Board of Education adopts history standards https://www.virginiamercury.com/2023/04/20/after-months-of-debate-virginia-board-of-education-adopts-history-standards/
- April 17, 2023 Moore County Schools passes parents' rights policy https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/moore-county-schools-passes-parents-032050045.html
- April 17, 2023 Court: Virginia parents' lawsuit can continue against Loudoun schools over bias incident reporting form https://www.insidenova.com/news/state/court-virginia-parents-lawsuit-can-continue-against-loudoun-schools-over-bias-incident-reporting-form/article_4de7fa44-07fd-57ce-8ae0-8fd0f2da505e.html
- April 14, 2023 Loudon schools' bias-reporting system might violate free speech https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2023/04/14/loudoun-school-bias-appeal/
- April 13, 2023 Spotsylvania school division preparing revisions to book challenge policy https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/education/spotsylvania-school-division-preparing-revisions-to-book-challenge-policy/article_c2a33168-da09-11ed-8f1b-4b4e00b8bb68.html
- April 12, 2023 Virginia Senate rejects Youngkin proposal requiring children to get parental approval for social media access https://www.wric.com/news/politics/capitol-connection/virginia-senate-rejects-youngkin-proposal-requiring-children-to-get-parental-approval-for-social-media-access/
- April 6, 2023 Authors of banned books are fed up - and fighting back https://www.npr.org/2023/04/05/1168219569/authors-of-banned-books-are-fed-up-and-fighting-back
- April 6, 2023 Closing school libraries would harm the students who need them most https://www.virginiamercury.com/2023/04/06/closing-school-libraries-would-harm-the-students-who-need-them-most/
- April 5, 2023 Youngkin adds targeted advertising ban, age verification to internet bill https://www.wric.com/news/politics/capitol-connection/youngkin-adds-targeted-advertising-ban-age-verification-to-internet-bill/
- April 5, 2023 Judy Blume tears into Florida, DeSantis: ‘Teachers are under fire, librarians are threatened’ https://www.wavy.com/news/national/judy-blume-tears-into-florida-desantis-teachers-are-under-fire-librarians-are-threatened/
- April 4, 2023 A veteran of the book-banning wars on the importance of speaking out https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-authors/article/91910-a-veteran-of-the-book-banning-wars-on-the-importance-of-speaking-out.html
- April 4, 2023 Virginia Association of School Librarians issues statement in support of Spotsy School libraries https://fredericksburg.today/2023/04/04/virginia-association-of-school-librarians-issues-statement-in-support-of-spotsy-school-libraries/
- April 2, 2023 As book bans gain favor, some say libraries could go https://lailluminator.com/2023/04/02/as-book-bans-gain-favor-some-say-libraries-could-go/
- April 1, 2023 Winsome Sears spars with Bill Maher over drag debate: 'Bill, you gotta read more.' https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/winsome-sears-spars-with-bill-maher-over-drag-debate-bill-you-gotta-read-more
March 2023
- March/April 2023 Looking for Library Advocates In All the Right Places Public Libraries Magazine, Volume 62 Number 2
- March 2023: Citations Needed Episode 179: From Budget Cuts to Book Bans — The Decades-Long Assault on Public Libraries
- March 30, 2023 Parents push back against possible library closures in Spotsylvania Co. https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/education/spotsylvania-parents-plead-county-leaders-light-possible-library-closures/65-352e0bfa-cdf1-4f0e-aeeb-261fb226dbd1
- March 30, 2023 Moms for Liberty group aims to be a force in Prince William elections https://www.princewilliamtimes.com/news/moms-for-liberty-group-aims-to-be-a-force-in-prince-william-elections/article_179032b6-ce98-11ed-9b37-8739720d3eff.html
- March 29, 2023 14 books to be removed from Spotsylvania County school libraries https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/education/14-books-to-be-removed-from-spotsylvania-county-school-libraries/article_36163c56-ce68-11ed-b3b6-7f2ffbac82b6.html
- March 28, 2023 Spotsylvania superintendent floats elimination of all school libraries https://www.wric.com/news/virginia-news/spotsylvania-superintendent-floats-elimination-of-all-school-libraries/
- March 27, 2023 Spotsylvania superintendent proposes eliminating school libraries among options for closing budget gap https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/education/spotsylvania-superintendent-proposes-eliminating-school-libraries-among-options-for-closing-budget-gap/article_b4c3e7da-ccd6-11ed-84ff-2bdd213972fe.html
- March 27, 2023 Schools forced to divert staff amid historic flood of records requests https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2023/03/27/school-district-foia-records-request/
- March 27, 2023 GOP bill establishing a federal parental bill of rights passed in U.S. House https://www.virginiamercury.com/2023/03/27/gop-bill-establishing-a-federal-parental-bill-of-rights-passed-in-u-s-house/
- March 23, 2023 Book ban attempts hit record high in 2022, library group says https://www.nbc29.com/2023/03/23/library-association-reports-record-book-ban-attempts-2022/
- March 20, 2023 Story of 1939 VA library sit-in reinforces today's fight for access to books https://www.the74million.org/article/story-of-1939-va-library-sit-in-reinforces-todays-fight-for-access-to-books/
- March 18, 2023 Fauquier County School Board adopts stricter standards for challenging books https://www.fauquiernow.com/news/education/fauquier-county-school-board-adopts-stricter-standards-for-challenging-books/article_422154e0-c436-11ed-8679-7f4e65a5a5a7.html
- March 14, 2023 Virginia Beach School Board member drafting policy to restrict access to ‘graphic sexual content’ in school libraries https://news.yahoo.com/virginia-beach-school-board-member-004000216.html
- March 14, 2023 A contentious component removed from Roanoke County school library policy https://roanoke.com/news/local/education/a-contentious-component-removed-from-roanoke-county-school-library-policy/article_fc1d99ac-c298-11ed-93b7-0b64d2f632b2.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
- March 14, 2023 Virginia Beach School Board member drafting policy to restrict access to ‘graphic sexual content’ in school libraries https://news.yahoo.com/virginia-beach-school-board-member-004000216.html
- March 14, 2023 Virginia Beach School Board member drafting policy to restrict access to ‘graphic sexual content’ in school libraries https://news.yahoo.com/virginia-beach-school-board-member-004000216.html
- March 14, 2023 A contentious component removed from Roanoke County school library policy https://roanoke.com/news/local/education/a-contentious-component-removed-from-roanoke-county-school-library-policy/article_fc1d99ac-c298-11ed-93b7-0b64d2f632b2.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
- March 13, 2023 Virginia has rolled out its third version of history standards. Critics say problems remain. https://www.virginiamercury.com/2023/03/13/virginia-has-rolled-out-its-third-version-of-history-standards-critics-say-problems-remain/
- March 11, 2023 Margaret Atwood: ‘It would be fun to talk to Simone de Beauvoir’ https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/mar/11/margaret-atwood-it-would-be-fun-to-talk-to-simone-de-beauvoir-old-babes-in-the-wood
- March 11, 2023 Book bans, drag story hours put libraries in the center of the culture wars https://www.msnbc.com/jonathan-capehart/watch/book-bans-drag-story-hours-put-libraries-in-the-center-of-the-culture-wars-164940869753
- March 10, 2023 Isle of Wight County Schools bans teaching on ‘systemic racism’ https://www.windsorweekly.com/2023/03/10/isle-of-wight-county-schools-bans-teaching-on-systemic-racism/
- March 10, 2023 Takeaways from Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's CNN town hall on public education https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/09/politics/glenn-youngkin-town-hall-education-cnntv/index.html
- March 10, 2023 Gov. Youngkin addresses hot-button education issues — like parents’ rights and divisive concepts — in town hall https://www.pilotonline.com/news/education/vp-nw-youngkin-cnn-education-topics-20230311-mmedzk3fwnd4rezjl2kdf3bqtm-story.html
- March 9, 2023 One of America's most banned authors is appalled by conservative censorship — and liberal silence https://time.com/6261238/george-m-johnson-book-bans-censorship-interview/
- March 9, 2023 Ella Scott's banned book club: how students are fighting back in the war over censorship and ideas https://studentcam2023.us.launchpad6.com/fanfavorite/entry/8
- March 9, 2023 Opinion: America has an education problem. Virginia has the solution (op-ed by Glenn Youngkin) https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/09/opinions/education-challenge-virginia-solution-youngkin/index.html
- March 9, 2023 GOP bill mandating federal Parents Bill of Rights passed by U.S. House committee https://kansasreflector.com/2023/03/09/gop-bill-mandating-federal-parents-bill-of-rights-passed-by-u-s-house-committee/
- March 9, 2023 The growing movement to protect children from their government https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/09/politics/education-government-role-what-matters
- March 7, 2023 LCPS changing how books are selected, challenged https://www.loudountimes.com/news/education/lcps-changing-how-books-are-selected-challenged/article_042fe12c-bd03-11ed-8c1c-3fb26a589d57.html
- March 6, 2023 House GOP pushes Parents Bill of Rights, but some advocates call it 'done deaf' https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/house-gop-pushes-parents-bill-200100642.html
- March 2, 2023 LeVar Burton, ‘The Right to Read’ director Jenny Mackenzie on the underbelly of the American literacy crisis https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/levar-burton-right-to-read-roald-dahl-florida-book-banning-1235339563/
- March 2, 2023 House Republicans introduce ‘Parents Bill of Rights’ aimed at oversight in education https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/02/politics/parents-bill-of-rights-house-republicans/index.html
- March 2, 2023 Top House Republicans introduce ‘Parents Bill of Rights Act’ https://www.k12dive.com/news/Parents-Bill-of-Rights-Act-introduced-House-Republicans/643976/
- March 2, 2023 Bill to label graphic sexual content in school libraries dies, but not underlying issue https://www.rappnews.com/news/schools/bill-to-label-graphic-sexual-content-in-school-libraries-dies-but-not-underlying-issue/article_5f24cda6-b955-11ed-b931-8f43eaf38f97.html
- March 2, 2023 McCarthy, GOP introduce measure to protect ‘parents’ rights’ https://apnews.com/article/parents-rights-schools-woke-mccarthy-congress-f4643fa74dc4d82067c339fe950c3080
- March 1, 2023 LCPS board member says its illegal to teach about white supremacy https://www.loudountimes.com/news/education/lcps-board-member-says-its-illegal-to-teach-about-white-supremacy/article_52ebb38a-b877-11ed-9110-f30d12c50df1.html
February 2023
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