Freedom to Teach... Freedom to Learn

Whereas: the evaluation and selection of curriculum materials for reading and language arts in Oregon involves a rigorous and careful examination at the state and district level; and

Whereas: this substantive and open review is conducted by trained, knowledgeable educators committed to a final selection that will connect students to a diversity of ideas and experiences, and

Whereas: our schools must continue to provide a broad spectrum of literature that reflects our pluralistic society, and;

Whereas: the development of values depends not only on the sensitivity with home, community and religous institutions; and

Whereas: freedom of choice must continue to be an unfettered prerogative in schools in a democratic society;

Be it therefore resolved that: the Oregon Reading Association respects and supports the judgement and right of local school districts to select those materials that best serve the needs of their students.

Be it therefore resolved that: the Oregon Reading Association urges districts to stand firm on such decisions.