Teacher Sues Over Suspension forIncluding Books with LGBTQ Characters
A longtime Ohio elementary school teacher is suing her school district after she was suspended for having books with LGBTQ+ characters in her classroom.
Karen
Should schools have the right to restrict teachers’ book choices based on potentially sensitive topics?
This is Karen, a teacher embroiled in a legal battle with her school district after being suspended for including books with LGBTQ+ characters in her classroom. Karen, thank you for joining us today.
Can you explain the reasoning behind the school district’s decision and how it makes you feel? And to our readers, do you believe schools should have the right to limit a teacher’s book selections based on potentially sensitive subject matter?