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Candidates oppose book bans; stress parents' choices and librarians' expertise
Summary
At an APS forum, candidates voiced broad opposition to book bans and supported librarians’ professional judgment, while noting parents should be able to select alternatives for their own children under district policy.
Several candidates at the Albuquerque Public Schools candidate forum expressed opposition to book bans and endorsed diverse library collections and professional selection processes, while also acknowledging parents’ rights to choose options for their own children.
Danielle Gonzalez, an incumbent board member, said she is “unequivocally opposed to any sort of book ban or curriculum ban” and stressed that…
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