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Ormond Beach Democratic Club hosts Freedom to Read
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February 20, 2025 07:30 PM
Until February 20, 2025, 08:15 PM 45m

Ormond Beach Democratic Club hosts Freedom to Read

56 N Halifax Dr 56 North Halifax Drive, Ormond Beach, FL, USA
The Ormond Beach Area Democratic Club, as part of their February meeting, will host a Panel Discussion titled “Freedom to Read: Defending Access in Public Schools” featuring representatives from Citizens for Truth and Justice in Education and the National Coalition Against Censorship Right to Read Network at their February meeting.
 
The panel aligns with ongoing efforts to combat book banning and defend intellectual freedom in schools. The National Coalition Against Censorship’s Kids’ Right to Read Network (KRRN) has been actively working to support local groups fighting against censorship, documenting over 450 book challenge instances since 2018.
 
Banned Books are an issue here and now in Volusia County Schools. The current administration and Board have done nothing to solve the problem. This panel discussion – with Q&A from the audience – will explore how we got here and what can be done now. This program is part of the Ormond Beach Area Democratic Club’s monthly meeting.
 
6:30 to 7:00: sign in and social time
7:00 to 7:30: Ormond Beach Area Democratic Club business meeting
7:30 to 8:00: CTJE panel discussion
8:00 to 8:15: Q&A for CTJE
 
Panel Discussion Hosted by:
Ormond Beach Area Democratic Club
Citizens for Truth and Justice in Education
National Coalition Against Censorship Right to Read Network
 
Panelists:
Laurel Robinson – CTJE Co-founder, Moderator
Carl Persis – School Board Member (2016–2024)
Christine Cyrier – Certified Media Specialist & Parent
Pam Crowell – Retired Public School Teacher
 
For CTJE inquiries, contact: Sheila Zinkerman, CTJE Program Coordinator (904) 451-0301