June 15, 2006
Miami-Dade Schools Ban Cuba Book
A parent complained that an insipid children's book, part of a series of picture books on nations and cultures of the world, was too pro-Cuban. The two local committees that reviewed the book said it should not be banned. The head of the school system said it should not be banned. But the Miami-Dade school board -- led by a man who's about to run for State Senate -- decided to ban it anyway.
Lawsuits to ensue.
Posted by Michael : June 15, 2006 10:39 AM | Miami | TechnoLinks
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Time for the bananas again. Seriously, when will Miami change or be changed? It is just a merry-go-round of dysfunction and it is older than old. It isn't even perversely entertaining anymore.
Posted by: John at June 15, 2006 10:00 PMNo! The fact that the parents' committees and the head of the school system were overwhelmingly *against* the ban is a *HUGE* step forward. The Board is just behind the times.
Posted by: michael at June 15, 2006 10:06 PM