Dr. Seuss’s ‘Yertle the Turtle’ deemed too political for classroom

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The quote in question – “I know up on top you are seeing great sights, but down here on the bottom, we too should have rights”

A teacher included the quote in material she brought to a meeting with management after she received a notice relating to union material visible in her car near school property in Prince Rupert, British Columbia.

"In the midst of a labour dispute between the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation and the province, the quote was deemed unsuitable and necessary to protect students from the often-bitter dispute" -said Dave Stigant, acting director of instruction for the Prince Rupert School District.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/dr-seusss-yertle-the-turtle-deemed-too-political-for-bc-classroom/article2413233/

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

1. I might see this in Kentucky but not BC

After all Mitch McConnell resembles the character.

[Generic Other]

2. Yertle the Turtle violates the law

Godwin's Law.

[mbperrin]

3. Had no idea Canuck education management was just as stupid as their

US counterparts. Huh.

[elleng]

4. So the insanity among educators is not exclusive the the U.S., I guess.

[midnight]

5. Equality is a scary thought for the ALEC group who are working all over the world to make it too

political even talk about it....

[Rhiannon12866]

6. Yikes! Wait until they discover The Sneetches!