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Educational materials used by students come in many different forms, including books, electronic media, videos, and more. The selection of these materials must support the district’s curriculum goals and be age-appropriate for the intended grade level. The resources should reflect diverse ideas, share varied perspectives, and promote critical thinking.
To ensure that all instructional materials meet these stringent criteria, the selection/use of each source should be made by qualified school staff, including—but not limited to—librarians, learning commons staff, teachers, and administrators.
We understand that while material may be appropriate for the developmental and educational needs of students at a particular grade level, there might be occasions when a parent may opt to restrict access to a resource for their child. We support the procedures in place that allow parents to make these decisions for their own children and have provided more information for these processes below.
It is also important for the community at large to trust and support the availability of educational materials to public school students. While we support the public’s right to know what resources and materials are used in school settings, we caution that political influence over this access is disruptive to learning and undermines parental authority. Group access to a qualified book or resource should not be restricted based on political or religious ideology.
More Resources:
How to manage your student’s library usage
American Library Association FAQ
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