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Trustee flags K–3 books for LGBTQ content; public commenters press board on literacy and standards
Summary
A trustee told the board he reviewed K–3 read-aloud books and objected to LGBTQ-themed content and to a title that donates proceeds to an LGBT advocacy group; public commenters later urged the board to prioritize reading outcomes and criticized "woke" materials.
A trustee report and public-comment period on March 11 focused on curriculum materials and broader concerns about student achievement.
A trustee (identified in the meeting record as Rick Nelson) told the board he had reviewed eight K–3 read-aloud books and said seven contained LGBTQ-related material or gender-content he found objectionable. He singled out one title — Jack, Not Jackie — that, he said,…
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