A Prison Sentence for Recommending a Classic Book?!
Far too many Arizona legislators have forgotten who they are meant to serve. They want to earn fawning attention from far-right media figures and their social media audience. To get it, they've been attacking teachers and our public schools, ignoring the outcry from parents and communities.
Take SB1323. This bill wouldn't just ban teachers from recommending classic books like The Great Gatsby -- it would send them to prison for doing so. Seriously?!
And SB1323 is one of more than a dozen anti-educator bills pushed forward this legislative session alone. In the face of low wages, underfunded schools and constant attacks, it's no wonder that Arizona educators are leaving the profession and the state in droves.
Please tell your lawmakers to stop the ridiculous attacks and focus instead on providing the support and resources needed for students to learn and grow.
Join us in taking action
Send your state legislators an email now and ask them to support a permanent fix to the school funding cap, along with competitive salaries for educators, school building repair, student mental health support, and full-day kindergarten.
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