With the exception of a story about an anorexic dog, reading lessons several families had called “weird” and inappropriate for children will remain in the four elementary schools here.
The Beatrice Public Schools Board of Education agreed unanimously Monday that most of the stories would stay, taking the recommendation of a committee formed to investigate the books.
Parents and a teacher spoke against the decision at a board meeting.
Third-grade teacher Michele Blum said she didn’t want her students reading stories in which characters made fun of people with disabilities.
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