64 years ago today, six-year-old Ruby Bridges became the first Black student to attend an all-white elementary school in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Her courage continues to inspire us as we fight to fulfill the promise of America.
“What students can read in schools provides the foundation for their lives, whether critical thinking, empathy across difference, personal well-being, or long-term success.”
#BannedInTheUSA: PEN America's new report documents 10,046 instances of public school book bans nationwide during the 2023-24 school year, a dramatic 200% year-over-year rise. Since 2021, PEN America has counted almost 16,000 instances of school book bans. https://t.co/GglDZjue4a
@vicki_kreidel @MxTinVegas The only educators (or employees, or parents, or kids, or…) that Ms. Ms4L wants anything to do with are ones that think like she does. Ick! We need a Trustee whose goal is to listen to and serve ALL the people in her district. #VoteKamilahBywaters
Queer kids need to have access to books that value their existence.
Queer kids need to have access to books that celebrate their lives.
Queer kids need to know that these books exist.
Banning books is not about books.
Banning books is about the erasure of identities.
I voted…for @VP , because I will not be made a second class citizen in my own country; for @Eady4Kids in CCSD District B, because racist, anti-LGBTQ Ms4L have no place in schools; and Yes on Question 6 because decisions about healthcare are made between me and my doctor, period.