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To: PA Governor Josh Sharpiro- PA Board of Education
Support Children's Rights: Access To Diverse Literature!
It is essential that immediate action be taken to ensure that children from all backgrounds have access to diverse books that reflect their identities and experiences in our state education system. Our students' fundamental Right to read is at risk. As parents and voices for the voiceless, We demand The Pennsylvania Board of Education and the state Governor, Josh Sharpiro, to increase funding for educational resources such as teacher's libraries, literacy workshops and overall more funding for diverse reading material we can ensure, we are promoting children's education for many more years to come.
Why is this important?
It is more important now than ever to address the lack of diversity in children's literature in our educational systems. As our society continues to become more diverse, it is crucial that our literature reflects and promotes this diversity to cultivate understanding and empathy among all individuals. Recent events have highlighted the critical need for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our lives, including education.