Dr. Seuss’s ‘Yertle the Turtle’ deemed too political for classroom [View all]
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/
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