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The Northwestern Shoshone in Davis
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Former LHS wrestler comes back to coach the school’s team.
Davis Journal wins SPJ awards
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June 23, 2023 | Vol. 2 Iss. 25
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NEWS BREAK A Utah city violated the First Amendment in denying a drag show permit, judge rules Utah– A federal judge ruled the city of St. George must issue a permit for a group that organizes drag performances to host an all-ages drag show in a public park. The judge called the city's attempt to stop the show unconstitutional discrimination. “Public spaces are public spaces. Public spaces are not private spaces. Public spaces are not majority spaces,” U.S. District Judge David Nuffer wrote in a Friday ruling granting the preliminary injunction requested by the group.
Little, Critchfield roll out ‘The Story of America’ history curriculum for Idaho schools
AND THIS IS HOW CLOUDS ARE MADE AT THE COATS FOR KIDS BURN-OUT
Boise– Gov. Little and Superintendent Debbie Critchfield announced the availability of a fair and factual American history resource for Idaho schools called “The Story of America.” a history curriculum for middle/ high school students that tells the factual story of our nation’s history while reinforcing writing and critical thinking skills. “This curriculum presents a picture of America that aligns with our Idaho values of embracing patriotism and a sense of pride about the success of our great country, and it teaches American history in a fair and factual way,” Gov. Little said. Gov. Little and Superintendent Critchfield cited declining history and civics scores for students across the country as part of the reason to ramp up efforts to increase students’ understanding of American history.
LUKE SOWBY AND PARTY GOERS have a grand time in a 1993 Ford Crew Cab at the Coats for Kids Burn-out. See more photos on page 4-5
Photo by Roger V. Tuttle
Board votes to return Bible to library shelves By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com FARMINGTON—After receiving a recommendation from the appeal committee to retain The King James Version of the Bible in school libraries at all levels, the Board of Education of the Davis School District voted unanimously at Tuesday’s meeting to accept the recommendation, reversing a previous committee-based decision.
Titanic tourist sub missing, with five aboard June 20– A submersible taking wealthy tourists to visit the site of the Titanic wreckage in deep waters off the coast of Canada was missing for a third day on Tuesday, as U.S. and Canadian ships and planes swept a huge area trying to find the vessel. One pilot and four passengers were on board the submersible that went missing, the U.S. Coast Guard said, adding the vessel could stay underwater for up to 96 hours, although it was unclear if it had resurfaced but was unable to communicate.
The district made this statement:
“The appeal committee [made up of three board members] reviewed all relevant information pertaining to the original committee’s determination, as well as all information pertaining to appeal requests and public comments. The appeal committee determined that The Bible does not contain material which violates “bright line rule.” It then considered age appropriateness of The Bible using the standards outlined in law/policy. Based on its assessment of community standards, the appeal committee determined that The Bible has significant, serious value for minors which outweighs the violent or vulgar content it contains. Therefore, the appeal committee considers The Bible to be age appropriate and recommended that it be retained in school libraries at all levels (ele-
SCHOOL BOARD PRESIDENT LIZ MUMFORD gives her thoughts about The Bible in schools before the board voted on the appeal committee recommendation to put the book back on library shelves at all levels.
Video still taken from DSD school board meeting
mentary, junior high, and high school).” The Davis School District came under fire both locally and nationally for removing The Bible from library shelves in elementary schools and junior high schools. There has been strong public opinion both for and against the decision and the district has been the subject of name calling and even threats. In the June 6 school board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Dan Linford explained the ac-
tion prior to the public comment period where several individuals had signed up to discuss the removal. “We received a request to review The King James Version of the Bible,” he said. “It goes to a review committee made up of four parents (selected from a lottery system) and three staff members.” Please see BIBLE: pg. 3
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