Intellectual Freedom Scholarship
"The principles of intellectual freedom--the idea that a democracy is dependent upon free and open access to ideas—are hallmarks of the library and education professions. But librarians and teachers sometimes face strong opinions regarding what material people think is appropriate for children and teenagers to have access to in a school library, public library, or classroom." Cooperative Children's Book Center, School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison)
Congratulations to our 2019-20 winner, Madigon Wilford from Braden River High School in Manatee County. Her media specialist is Jessica Reid Spears. Check back shortly for her winning essay!
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Madigon Wilford, winner of the 2020 FAME Intellectual Freedom Scholarship
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Intellectual Freedom Principles:
"The principles of intellectual freedom--the idea that a democracy is dependent upon free and open access to ideas—are hallmarks of the library and education professions. But librarians and teachers sometimes face strong opinions regarding what material people think is appropriate for children and teenagers to have access to in a school library, public library, or classroom." Cooperative Children's Book Center, School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison)
One of the most important areas of concern to school librarians is intellectual freedom. We believe that it is the right of every student to search for and receive information. School libraries provide access to all students without restrictions. Together with the American Library Association, we uphold the tenets of intellectual freedom.
The Freedom to Read Act affirms our position that "all libraries are forums for information and ideas."
http://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/freedomreadstatement
http://www.ala.org/aasl/advocacy/if
"The principles of intellectual freedom--the idea that a democracy is dependent upon free and open access to ideas—are hallmarks of the library and education professions. But librarians and teachers sometimes face strong opinions regarding what material people think is appropriate for children and teenagers to have access to in a school library, public library, or classroom." Cooperative Children's Book Center, School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison)
One of the most important areas of concern to school librarians is intellectual freedom. We believe that it is the right of every student to search for and receive information. School libraries provide access to all students without restrictions. Together with the American Library Association, we uphold the tenets of intellectual freedom.
The Freedom to Read Act affirms our position that "all libraries are forums for information and ideas."
http://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/freedomreadstatement
http://www.ala.org/aasl/advocacy/if