@ansonmount I love how they accuse you and librarians like me of being "groomers," while they are utterly silent on the actual sex offenders in the upcoming administration. Every accusation is a confession from these chuckleheads.
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Gavin Downing
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Gavin Downing
@gavin_downing
High school librarian in Kent School District, Washington. Teaching since 2006. Recipient of the 2022 Candice Morgan Intellectual Freedom Award. He/Him.
Katılım Ocak 2022
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Gavin Downing retweetledi
Take action now to register your opposition to the proposed EFB Local policy revisions that will prohibit school library books that “adopt, support or promote gender fluidity” from @katyisd elementary and junior high, and require parent opt IN for high school.
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Gavin Downing retweetledi
My latest story is about @TasslynM, who made a spreadsheet tracking #bookbans around the country that went viral in 2021.
Today, she continues to advocate for librarians, authors, and especially students through her work with @EveryLibrary & @PENamerica. wpr.org/news/wisconsin…
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@stephenpaolini Ah, just what Seattle needs: to make it even HARDER for people to make enough money to live there.
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This is an absolutely horrible idea and I hope they seriously reconsider this.
David Kroman@KromanDavid
The Seattle Council will take up a bill allowing businesses with fewer than 500 employees to permanently count tips/benefits toward the minimum wage, altering a deal made 10 years ago for the credit to expire in 2025 seattletimes.com/seattle-news/p…
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Follett has responded, saying the article is incorrect. I hope this statement is accurate.
ed.follettlearning.com/fss
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@FollettLearning And our patrons, too, which is even worse.
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Read the whole thread. This is an issue. @FollettLearning threw librarians under the bus. I am not okay with this.
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This happened.
PEN America@PENamerica
Washington middle-school librarian Gavin Downing was threatened, harassed, and ostracized after standing up for three LGBTQ+ themed books — "Jack of Hearts (and Other Parts)" by @LevACRosen, "If I Was Your Girl" by Meredith Russo and "All Boys Aren't Blue" by @IamGMJohnson.
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This is not what "Freedom of speech" means. Government doesn't get to censor things and claim it's the speech of the government. No.
Florida Freedom to Read Project@FLFreedomRead
"(We) maintain the position that the removal of material from public school libraries is government speech for which it has the complete discretion and freedom to speak through the removal of speech with which it disapproves.” tallahassee.com/story/news/pol…
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Gavin Downing retweetledi
These authors oh yes 💯 let's go. They have done such good already.
AuthorsAgainstBookBans@AuthorsABB
We're here. We're ready. Let's get this done. Read about us in People Magazine: people.com/new-coalition-… Then sign up: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… Book bans flourish where we are too scared to stand against them. Join us, and together we can be brave 💛
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@elissamalespina @sassy_librarian @WillieETCarver @technolibrary @jonfreadom @AlisonBechdel Looking forward to getting my copy!!
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Spending my day learning about all things law for libraries. Incredibly grateful for this opportunity. @abmack33 @mollydett @cathi_fuhrman @gavin_downing
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@veronikellymars Overdue, honestly. You've been a mover and shaker, making a tremendous difference, for several years now.
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Gavin Downing retweetledi
Please read this message from author Maulik Pancholy - who speaks with authenticity, love and care for the students in Mountain View MS and across the country. Representation matters. You matter.
The Author Village@AuthorVillage
A Note from Maulik Pancholy
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Gavin Downing retweetledi
I can't say this enough - this is why diligent attendance at local school board meetings is critical. Legislation matters - but so much damage is happening outside of legislation board by board by board. cc @ulleryatintell
TX Freedom to Read Project@TXFreedomRead
@FortBendISD School Board Will Consider Major Policy Changes to Book Selection & Reconsideration Policy - tomorrow- April 8. txftrp.org/fort_bend_isd_…
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Gavin Downing retweetledi
This study on kids' reading and absorption into story reinforces the need for librarians and library time for elementary students. Reading isn't just about skills - it's about practice, too. edweek.org/teaching-learn…
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And librarians are raising the alarm on this and being loud. Please pay attention.
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