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Peoria Schools Remove Key Books | Mesa News
Peoria Unified School District is sparking controversy by removing three key books — “Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass,” “A Raisin in the Sun,” and “Summer of the Mariposas” — from middle school curricula, citing new DEI restrictions and governing board policies. Parents feel blindsided despite participating in public reviews, while district officials also monitor online materials for profanity and DEI content. One board member insists students should earn success through merit, not race — a stance experts say echoes past curriculum battles. For dissatisfied families, open…
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