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Hi, I'm Brooke. My family members have lived in Florida for a long time, even though we live in California now. I want children in Florida to be able to access the information that will make them better human beings. Learning history, accurate and painful as though it may be, does this. Learning about other people and the struggles they have does this. Censorship is bad for us all and for our futures. Thank you.
I am a non-Jewish Dominican-American, and I passionately support this petition. Jewish contributions have been a vital part of the American story from the very beginning. As a public school teacher in New York City, I can confidently say that the Jewish community has had a positive impact on shaping our public school system. Likewise, as the husband of a nurse, I know Jews founded some of NYC's best hospitals, medical and nursing schools, which today serve everybody, including those wishing Jews harm. These stories deserve to be taught and remembered, especially at a time when antisemitism is spreading in our classrooms and is spearheaded by certain faculty. We celebrate Emma Lazarus’ poem and how it redefined the meaning of the Statue of Liberty; now, let us dedicate an entire month to honoring the full scope of her people’s contributions!
Emanuel supported: Urge NEA to Recognize Jewish American Heritage MonthAs someone who grew up in Florida and had now been able to talk to people from other states and compare education we received, it has been a wild experience seeing just how lacking the Florida education system is through what they do not teach us about.
Olivia supported: Prevent Book Bans and Protect Educational Freedom: The Protect Florida Classrooms ActI am a school librarian and have seen how having stories of differing lives and backgrounds are so important in creating empathy for others. I am also seen how books can make one person feel seen when they have gone through trauma.
Kris supported: Prevent Book Bans and Protect Educational Freedom: The Protect Florida Classrooms ActAmerica is known as the land of the free. Censoring voices from around the world and from the American citizens will cause chaos and harm to those around us. It is the duty of the government to prevent such things and banning books that educate people is not only ethically wrong, but also will damage the school systems that kids need in order to function.
Alecxy supported: Prevent Book Bans and Protect Educational Freedom: The Protect Florida Classrooms ActEducation is liberation. Education is the route to success, the keys the unlock the doors of prosperity, and the ticket out of poverty. You can be anything you want in this world, as long as you have the education. Education, both formal and informal, is needed to be anything you want to be. Whatever it is that you want to be, you have to be educated. Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can choose to change the world.” One type of education that’s especially needed would be an arts education, which fosters creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, and overall enriches one’s own educational experience. An arts education can foster critical cultural awareness and allow students to deeply appreciate the cultures of others that are not our own. This is especially important in such an interconnected society, especially a diverse, multicultural nation like the USA. What if we fostered a love for literature through the arts, including the visual arts, and taught creative writing courses within our ELA classes? After all, ELA is an art; English Language Arts. So, it would be necessary to foster the arts within English Language Arts obviously. You can’t be smart without art; smart without art is just sm! The heart without art is just a he! Therefore, if we want to ensure the health and safety of our students, then we must make our education system more democratic and student centered; basically create an education system that’s more flexible, fluid, fun, interactive, and inclusive.
Raj supported: Prevent Book Bans and Protect Educational Freedom: The Protect Florida Classrooms ActOur taxes have not changed, however, many students are walking to school and being rezoned to schools that are not up to par. I moved to this area because of the certain schools. If my kid can't get a good education, bus service, etc.. why am I required to pay taxes for a system, I don't support or that's not good for my family situation? I'm considering private school.
Dannielle supported: Give students in CFISD bus service back!It’s safer for students to be transported by bus. Taking buses away has affected so many working families and a student who’s bus transportation was taken away got hit by a car about two months ago.
Marleny supported: Give students in CFISD bus service back!As many has stated before…buses are urgently needed since not all parents are allowed to go into work late or leave early to pick up their kids. There are major street intersections most of these kids have to cross to get to school. For example, I have seen with my own eyes many cars flying thru west rd and passing the red light, and scary that kids have to cross here. Also with these crazy rainy and cold weather since parents cannot always call into work saying they are running late. Please bring back the buses!
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