Parent Power: Defending Children's Freedom to Learn Educating From the Heart
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A growing number of Florida parents are expressing their opposition and concerns over the increasing list of books that are being removed from Florida public school classroom and district libraries. They say it’s another attack on education that could impede student success and push more educators out of the classroom.In this episode, you'll hear how these parents are mobilizing support and fighting back within their local communities. And you'll learn what you can do to become an education activist and join the movement to regain safe schools and the freedom for students to read, learn, and thrive.
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GuestsRaegan Miller: Public School Advocate and Parent Activist* email Raegan* Follow Raegan on Twitter* Read Raegan's column, Stand up for Our Public Schools, Don't be Distracted by Fake OutrageJabari Hosey: Parent & President of Families for Safe Schools-Brevard County* email Jabari* Read Jabari's column, Gov. DeSantis talks of freedom while Florida's schools and children sufferJen Cousins: Parent & Education Activist, Co-Founder of Florida Freedom to Read Project * Watch Jen's testimony about academic censorship in Florida to the House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights * Watch Florida Mom is on a Mission to end Book Banning
Resources* PEN America report shows Florida has 2nd highest number of school-related book bans* Florida Library Association (FLA) press statement in support of the freedom to read and the right to free speech. * FL Freedom to Read Project on Youtube * Public Voices for Public Schools
TranscriptAndrew Spar, FEA President: Hi, this is FEA President Andrew Spar. To stay on top of all the latest news and issues impacting our public schools. Be sure to follow FEA on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For more information on this podcast, visit www.feaweb.org/podcast.Announcer: Sharon: You're listening to Educating from the Heart. Thank you for joining our lively conversations with. Support professionals, parents, and students as they share issues that matter most in our public schools. Here are your hosts,
A growing number of Florida parents are expressing their opposition and concerns over the increasing list of books that are being removed from Florida public school classroom and district libraries. They say it’s another attack on education that could impede student success and push more educators out of the classroom.In this episode, you'll hear how these parents are mobilizing support and fighting back within their local communities. And you'll learn what you can do to become an education activist and join the movement to regain safe schools and the freedom for students to read, learn, and thrive.
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Episode 22 Show Notes:
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Guests
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Show Resources
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Transcript
GuestsRaegan Miller: Public School Advocate and Parent Activist* email Raegan* Follow Raegan on Twitter* Read Raegan's column, Stand up for Our Public Schools, Don't be Distracted by Fake OutrageJabari Hosey: Parent & President of Families for Safe Schools-Brevard County* email Jabari* Read Jabari's column, Gov. DeSantis talks of freedom while Florida's schools and children sufferJen Cousins: Parent & Education Activist, Co-Founder of Florida Freedom to Read Project * Watch Jen's testimony about academic censorship in Florida to the House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights * Watch Florida Mom is on a Mission to end Book Banning
Resources* PEN America report shows Florida has 2nd highest number of school-related book bans* Florida Library Association (FLA) press statement in support of the freedom to read and the right to free speech. * FL Freedom to Read Project on Youtube * Public Voices for Public Schools
TranscriptAndrew Spar, FEA President: Hi, this is FEA President Andrew Spar. To stay on top of all the latest news and issues impacting our public schools. Be sure to follow FEA on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For more information on this podcast, visit www.feaweb.org/podcast.Announcer: Sharon: You're listening to Educating from the Heart. Thank you for joining our lively conversations with. Support professionals, parents, and students as they share issues that matter most in our public schools. Here are your hosts,