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Welcome to Pennsylvanians for Welcoming and Inclusive Schools. Our coalition of organizations from around the state exists to unite people working at the state and local level, to create effective strategies to challenge extremist use of school board power and legislative policies, and to support efforts to create equitable and inclusive schools that foster belonging and success for all students.

The PA WInS coalition commits to responding to book bans and censorship activity; discriminatory policies and practices, including discipline policies, that exclude or target any student group that is under our scope; and policies that aim to stifle classroom speech and expression.

Our coalition dreams of a Pennsylvania where lawmakers and school officials will support and promote inclusive school environments that reflect and celebrate the diversity of Pennsylvania’s student population and are safe and welcoming spaces for all students to grow, learn, and thrive.

To join PA WInS, we are asking new members to participate in our latest advocacy effort and legislative outreach.

In support of this goal to impact legislative work, we are asking for your submission of this letter to your legislators in our latest effort to protect the rights of our children in our schools. The Freedom to Read Bill reflects our commitment to protect the freedom of readers in public school entities across Pennsylvania. It recognizes the essential role that diverse ideas and open access to information play in a robust educational experience. This bill limits school district book censorship and also protects parental oversight of their children’s book choices.

Send a letter to your legislators today as your commitment to the ideals of PA WInS and its partners.

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