27 October 2009

'Caged Bird' the next book debate?

Board member challenges educator's qualifications to teach African-American culture

NEWMAN - The school district which found itself in the national spotlight and was widely criticized for pulling a controversial novel from its high school curriculum earlier this year has cracked open a new chapter of book debate.

"I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" may prove to be the sequel to the "Bless Me, Ultima" saga in the Newman-Crows Landing Unified School District.

You can access it at the following URL:
http://westsideconnect.com/content/view/2834/57/

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