District seeks objectivity in book debate

Wright, Jeff

Abstract

Springfield School District is reviewing both the book "My Brother Sam is Dead" and a Thurston High School drama production after parents questioned the appropriateness of these works for their children's schooling. Superintendent Jamon Kent has appointed a committee to review the book, and has received the report on the drama production which he will release after sharing it with the Board. Deciding what "age appropriate" means and community standards interpretation is discussed.

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Resource type
- Intellectual Freedom News
Collections
- Intellectual Freedom Issues in Oregon: A News Database
Photo description
- A list of Questions for Parents and Guidelines for Classroom Material note: poor quality resolution. May be difficult to read.
Challenged
- My brother Sam is dead by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier
Reading level
- children, young adult
Participant
- David Fidanque; Thursten High School; Springfield School District; Len Arney;Jamon Kent;
Location
- Springfield
Source
- The Register-Guard (Eugene)
Is part of
- Intellectual Freedom Issues in Oregon: A News Database
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Additional information
- Springfield