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Librarians urge board to protect media centers as advocates raise concerns about special-education practices
Summary
Eleven public commenters, many library staff, urged continued funding and support for school libraries and literacy programs; one speaker accused district leaders of neglecting special-education responsibilities and asked for accountability in an employee termination matter.
During the Nov. 14 call to the public, library staff, principals and district employees made a sustained appeal for support of school libraries and media centers, emphasizing the programs' role in literacy and student engagement.
Don Richards, a longtime library specialist and former Mesa student, called libraries "a launching pad for curiosity and…
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