Censorship?

**sensitiveguy** · 06-30-2008, 06:52 AM

When schools ban certain books is that censorship? What about meeting kids where they’re at?

YouTube - Teacher banned for using "Freedom Writers" book

**gbani** · 06-30-2008, 08:25 PM

Sensitive Guy U Hit It Right On Its Ugly Head,our "society" "along With Some Parents,professionals Etc......." Fail To Realize Kids Are Smarter,wiser,etc....than Given Credit For,we Must Adjust,it Is No Longer "reading,riting,rithmetic Days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**sensitiveguy** · 07-01-2008, 06:48 AM

This is a teacher with damn near 30 years experience who was trying to inspire her students. Stories like this are no wonder it’s difficult to keep good teachers who actually give a damn.

**rubik** · 07-01-2008, 07:39 PM

i'm no fan of censorship. period.

**cc5k** · 07-01-2008, 10:13 PM

IMO, the school board was wrong for being a bunch of sticks in the mud and "banning" the book. But the teacher was also wrong for acting against the specific instruction of her superiors. That's not the way to fight this battle.

**starstruck** · 07-09-2008, 12:32 PM

I agree you have to meet kids where they’re at. Teaching is not a one size fits all job.