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Maryland’s librarians already take steps to protect young readers | READER COMMENTARY
In the recent article, “Maryland poised to lead fight against book bans at school, community libraries” (March 15), some local Republican public officials are quoted, including Del. Chris Tomlinson, Sen. Jason Gallion, Del. Lauren Arikan and Del. Kathy Szeliga. The common theme emerging from these politically conservative Marylanders is that Maryland public school librarians have nothing substantial to offer regarding the protection of young minds from prurient interests.
In fact, Maryland public school librarians are exceptionally well-trained in how to choose age-appropriate, intellectually enriching reading material for public school library collections. Each local Maryland-based educational system posts clearly defined policies set forth to maintain these public school library collections while protecting the minds of young readers.
Additionally, for those who feel a need, each local public school library also provides a formal policy for re-consideration. Anyone with opposition to an item or items on the shelves of Maryland public school libraries have a system of formal policies that can be brought to bear for mounting a challenge.
— Richard Schoen, Reisterstown
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Dense fog advisory until noon across DC, Maryland & Virginia
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A large amount of fog across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia on Tuesday morning continues to cause visibility issues for many.
A dense fog advisory has been issued across the region until noon, according to FOX 5’s Tucker Barnes.
As a result of the fog, cloudy skies are expected with potential rain later Tuesday evening. Temperatures are expected to enter the 60s as a warm front moves through the region.
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Brutal school assault caught on video: Parents demand justice for Maryland teen
OXON HILL, Md. – A 14-year-old student at Potomac High School in Oxon Hill, Maryland, was brutally attacked last Thursday, and some of the assault was captured on cell phone video.
The girl’s parents are demanding justice, and are now calling on police to arrest the teenage suspects involved in the attack.
The incident took place in a utility room on school property, where the girl was ambushed by seven other students. The cell phone footage shows the victim screaming in pain as the attackers repeatedly punch her in the head and face, ultimately breaking her nose as she crouches on the ground.
After the assault, the girl was found in the utility closet, seriously injured and unresponsive in her own blood. Her parents say it took about 30 minutes for school officials to locate her.
Emergency medics later transported her to a hospital for treatment.
The girl’s father, speaking exclusively to FOX 5’s Shomari Stone, expressed his concerns about his daughter’s safety, saying, “I don’t feel safe sending my daughter back to any PG County school to be honest with you, because if this happened at this school, I’m pretty sure that there are rules and regulations in their training programs, it’s all the same.”
A spokesperson for Prince George’s County Public Schools issued a statement, saying, “The safety of students is our top priority. On December 5, an incident at Potomac High School resulted in injuries to a student. Our safety and security personnel immediately responded to address the situation. School district administrators are in contact with the student’s family, and we are working to provide any necessary mental health support to the victim. The incident is under active investigation. Due to FERPA privacy laws, we are unable to provide additional information.”
Prince George’s County police have instructed the girl’s family to contact the Department of Juvenile Services regarding potential criminal charges. The family is now awaiting an update on the investigation.
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