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Since the law says that a public school may not endorse one religion over
another, unless you are going to play holiday music for every religion, I
would advise not to do it for Christian holidays.

Stephanie

Stephanie Stieglitz
Teacher-Librarian, The Lane
500 N. Elm St.
Hinsdale, IL 60521
MRC Website <https://sites.google.com/a/d181.org/lanemrc/>


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On Wed, Oct 25, 2017 at 9:09 AM, Email list for the Illinois School Library
Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> Hi all,
> We recently purchased a flat screen TV to mount in the library. We do
> streaming news during the day and occasionally music. It's been a really
> nice addition and really contributes to our space being welcoming,
> comfortable, etc.
> As my assistant and I were scrolling through the music choices, we noticed
> that holiday/Christmas music would be available soon. This sounded so
> exciting!! Until I stopped to think that maybe Christmas tunes might not be
> very culturally sensitive in an area open and welcoming to all people.
> I'm hoping to just get a broad polling of responses - IN or OUT: Who
> doesn't love holiday music! Do it!! OR What is this, 1950?? Not everybody
> celebrates Christian holidays!!
> Thanks in advance, everyone! :)
>
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> Caroline Fox Anvick
> School Librarian
> Normal Community High School
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