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Alabama Legislator Bill Holtzclaw Calls On Schools To Ban Toni Morrison Book
education initiative known as the Common Core Standards says he believes the reading list issued in conjunction with the standards needs to be revised.
State Senator Bill Holtzclaw (R Madison) told Alabama Media Group this week that he believes The Bluest Eye, by Toni Morrison, should be banned from high school libraries, despite the fact that this book is on the Common Core Standard's recommended reading list for 11th graders. His call for the ban comes after he caught flak from the GOP for opposing plans to repeal the national education standards.
Common Core Standards have been adopted in more than 40 states as part of an effort to homogenize education across the county. Alabama adopted the standards in November 2010 and will implement them this school year.
"The book is just completely objectionable,Uggs UK, from language to the content," Holtzclaw told Alabama Media Group.
Published in 1970, Morrison's novel contains passages describing rape, incest and pedophilia. It has been banned from a number of schools over the years, and anti Common Core groups around the country are now coming out against the book, arguing that it contains topics too explicit for high school students.
An appeal on Petition2Congress asks concerned citizens to write lawmakers to keep the book off the Common Core reading list. Conservative blog PolitiChicks describes the book as "Common Core approved child pornography."
Holtzclaw previously said he opposed repealing the Common Core Standards because such a decision should be in the hands of the state school board, instead of legislators. Nevertheless, he told Alabama Media Outlet he believes a book like The Bluest Eye has no place in schools.
Holding HandsA bill passed in Tennessee earlier this year declared hand holding a 'gateway sexual activity,' with teachers facing firing for even demonstrating the action.
HuggingSurprisingly, the ban on hugging isn't a one off rule at a select school, but a trend that seems to be spreading. Schools in Portland and Florida started instituting these rules in 2010, while administrations in New Jersey, Brooklyn and New Zealand took it upon themselves in 2012. For all, the reasoning appears to be the same: Respecting personal space and "unsuitable interactions" between students.
DodgeballDue to its "aggressive" nature, dodgeball has been banned in schools across North America, as it's frequently named the cause of injuries and fights. Adult dodgeball, on the other hand,Ugg Australia, has been enjoying a continued popularity.
Non Motorized TransportationYou'd think, with all the talk about childhood obesity these days, schools would be encouraging students to ride their bikes or skateboards to school. One New York said it was illegal for kids to have bikes, while another Orthodox school disagreed with the freedom afford by the two wheels.
BookbagsThere's plenty of debate about the best possible bookbag for kids but one school in Michigan doesn't allow bags into the classroom at all. Citing safety concerns in lunchrooms and classes,Ugg Australia, the high school asked students to keep returning to their lockers between classes to retrieve the appropriate books.
PogsThere have been many toy bans in schools, but Pogs those tradeable metal disks made a huge splash when their safety, and the competitive rush spurred by their very existence,Ugg Boots UK, was called into question by schools around the world.
Bake SalesThough later overturned, a Massachusetts school attempted to ban bake sales on the basis of their lack of nutrition.
Black MakeupIn Ohio earlier this year,Ugg Outlet UK, a 13 year old boy was sent home from school because of his black lipstick, eye makeup and nail polish (boy is not shown here). The school claimed it had a rule against "extreme or distracting" makeup.
Yoga PantsAn Ottawa school banned yoga pants last year unless the tight bottoms were covered up with long shirts.
Silly BandzSilly Bandz are fun! Silly Bandz are cute! Silly Bandz are, apparently, a distraction in the classroom and should not be permitted. Schools all over North America have banned these collectables from class, but that sure doesn't keep them from getting trading at recess. schools, teachers are preventing children from making "best friends" in an attempt to save others' feelings.
MilkMilk was always seen as part of a wholesome school lunch, but now a group of doctors wants it off the menu entirely.
Ugg BootsIt might get chilly in Pennsylvania, but students there won't be allowed to wear their sheepskin Ugg boots into class, thanks to the potential for storing contraband like cell phones in the roomy footwear.
Baggy PantsYou may have thought baggy pants were more of a '90s thing, but schools today are continuing to push for bans on the sagging pants, with some schools claiming it interferes with learning, and others saying the style is related to gangs.
Skinny JeansAnd then there's the opposite end of the spectrum. Much like yoga pants, skinny jeans have been banned in schools all over the place, due to their lack of modesty and distraction factor for the opposite sex.
WinningIt's physical and emotional injury teachers are attempting to avoid by banning competitive games in schools and at recess, goes the claim.
BallsA Toronto school made headlines last year when it was announced it would ban hard balls from its premises, following a parent suffering a concussion after being hit by a ball.
ChristmasGrinch, much? We've all heard of holiday trees and all encompassing December concerts, but some schools have gone as far as banning references to Santa and carols, among other Christmas oriented terms.
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