Midlands APPLE
@midlandsapple.bsky.social
Welcome to Midlands APPLE (Advocates Protecting Public Libraries and Education).
Our mission is simple:
Educating and empowering the South Carolina Midlands around issues that threaten public education, especially any form of censorship.
Our mission is simple:
Educating and empowering the South Carolina Midlands around issues that threaten public education, especially any form of censorship.
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🧵My pal, @joclasp.bsky.social, hosted a drag queen book club for our organization, @midlandsapple.bsky.social, today at Yew Belong Community Center, where she highlighted 'Flamer' by @mikecurato.bsky.social. This important text was recently banned by our state superintendent of education...
#MomSky
#MomSky
April 26, 2025 at 8:53 PM
🧵My pal, @joclasp.bsky.social, hosted a drag queen book club for our organization, @midlandsapple.bsky.social, today at Yew Belong Community Center, where she highlighted 'Flamer' by @mikecurato.bsky.social. This important text was recently banned by our state superintendent of education...
#MomSky
#MomSky
Lazy Book Club time!
Join us Saturday at the Hideout in Weco, 10 am
We’ll be discussing “Blazing Towards Freedom”; no reading required!!
Join us Saturday at the Hideout in Weco, 10 am
We’ll be discussing “Blazing Towards Freedom”; no reading required!!
March 27, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Lazy Book Club time!
Join us Saturday at the Hideout in Weco, 10 am
We’ll be discussing “Blazing Towards Freedom”; no reading required!!
Join us Saturday at the Hideout in Weco, 10 am
We’ll be discussing “Blazing Towards Freedom”; no reading required!!
State Dept. of Ed board members: ed.sc.gov/state-board/...
State Board Members Information and Biographies
State Board Members Information and Biographies
ed.sc.gov
March 13, 2025 at 7:09 PM
State Dept. of Ed board members: ed.sc.gov/state-board/...
The Instructional Materials Review Committee recommended the removal of all 10 books today. Speakers included one of the authors & 2 in favor of banning. The book bans will now be voted on by the SC Dept. of Ed’s board at their next meeting. Please contact your state school board rep!
March 13, 2025 at 7:07 PM
The Instructional Materials Review Committee recommended the removal of all 10 books today. Speakers included one of the authors & 2 in favor of banning. The book bans will now be voted on by the SC Dept. of Ed’s board at their next meeting. Please contact your state school board rep!
Join us (virtually) today!!
One Beaufort County parent has challenged the state to remove 10 more books from ALL school libraries.
The ACLU of South Carolina is hosting a virtual watch party so we can support the advocates defending these titles and the FREEDOM TO READ!
Register here: bit.ly/3R3x4aa
One Beaufort County parent has challenged the state to remove 10 more books from ALL school libraries.
The ACLU of South Carolina is hosting a virtual watch party so we can support the advocates defending these titles and the FREEDOM TO READ!
Register here: bit.ly/3R3x4aa
March 13, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Join us (virtually) today!!
One Beaufort County parent has challenged the state to remove 10 more books from ALL school libraries.
The ACLU of South Carolina is hosting a virtual watch party so we can support the advocates defending these titles and the FREEDOM TO READ!
Register here: bit.ly/3R3x4aa
One Beaufort County parent has challenged the state to remove 10 more books from ALL school libraries.
The ACLU of South Carolina is hosting a virtual watch party so we can support the advocates defending these titles and the FREEDOM TO READ!
Register here: bit.ly/3R3x4aa
Let's talk DEI.
Misconceptions about DEI include assuming DEI decisions are only about people of color.
Really, DEI decisions are based on context each time!
The SC DEI bill, H. 3927, IS NOT about equality or fairness.
It eliminates fairness & hides discriminatory practices from the public.
Misconceptions about DEI include assuming DEI decisions are only about people of color.
Really, DEI decisions are based on context each time!
The SC DEI bill, H. 3927, IS NOT about equality or fairness.
It eliminates fairness & hides discriminatory practices from the public.
March 11, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Let's talk DEI.
Misconceptions about DEI include assuming DEI decisions are only about people of color.
Really, DEI decisions are based on context each time!
The SC DEI bill, H. 3927, IS NOT about equality or fairness.
It eliminates fairness & hides discriminatory practices from the public.
Misconceptions about DEI include assuming DEI decisions are only about people of color.
Really, DEI decisions are based on context each time!
The SC DEI bill, H. 3927, IS NOT about equality or fairness.
It eliminates fairness & hides discriminatory practices from the public.
Instructional Materials Review Committee
Dr. Christian Hanley: dr_hanley@yahoo.com
Dr. David Matthis: dmmathis@ed.sc.gov
Dr. Cheryl Collier: cheryl.collier@ngu.edu
Ms. Joyce Crimminger: crimmingerj@gmail.com
Ms. Tammy Shore: tshore@saludaschools.org
Dr. Christian Hanley: dr_hanley@yahoo.com
Dr. David Matthis: dmmathis@ed.sc.gov
Dr. Cheryl Collier: cheryl.collier@ngu.edu
Ms. Joyce Crimminger: crimmingerj@gmail.com
Ms. Tammy Shore: tshore@saludaschools.org
March 7, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Instructional Materials Review Committee
Dr. Christian Hanley: dr_hanley@yahoo.com
Dr. David Matthis: dmmathis@ed.sc.gov
Dr. Cheryl Collier: cheryl.collier@ngu.edu
Ms. Joyce Crimminger: crimmingerj@gmail.com
Ms. Tammy Shore: tshore@saludaschools.org
Dr. Christian Hanley: dr_hanley@yahoo.com
Dr. David Matthis: dmmathis@ed.sc.gov
Dr. Cheryl Collier: cheryl.collier@ngu.edu
Ms. Joyce Crimminger: crimmingerj@gmail.com
Ms. Tammy Shore: tshore@saludaschools.org
🚨The next round of book challenges!
Instructional Materials Review Committee, March 13, 1:00
Email addresses in next post
Ask the committee to keep these books!
#NoBookBans
Instructional Materials Review Committee, March 13, 1:00
Email addresses in next post
Ask the committee to keep these books!
#NoBookBans
March 7, 2025 at 12:35 AM
🚨The next round of book challenges!
Instructional Materials Review Committee, March 13, 1:00
Email addresses in next post
Ask the committee to keep these books!
#NoBookBans
Instructional Materials Review Committee, March 13, 1:00
Email addresses in next post
Ask the committee to keep these books!
#NoBookBans
H. 3927 will continue in the hearing phase. No date yet.
Full hall, overflow & line outside!
Testimony didn’t end until after 7:00!
We anticipate the Freedom Caucus and Moms for Liberty out in full force next time. We’ll issue a call to action when we have more details!
#Yestodei
Full hall, overflow & line outside!
Testimony didn’t end until after 7:00!
We anticipate the Freedom Caucus and Moms for Liberty out in full force next time. We’ll issue a call to action when we have more details!
#Yestodei
March 5, 2025 at 3:22 PM
H. 3927 will continue in the hearing phase. No date yet.
Full hall, overflow & line outside!
Testimony didn’t end until after 7:00!
We anticipate the Freedom Caucus and Moms for Liberty out in full force next time. We’ll issue a call to action when we have more details!
#Yestodei
Full hall, overflow & line outside!
Testimony didn’t end until after 7:00!
We anticipate the Freedom Caucus and Moms for Liberty out in full force next time. We’ll issue a call to action when we have more details!
#Yestodei
It was a full, great day at the State House!
Thank you to all our new followers!
We’ve got work to do! 🍎
#PublicEducation
Thank you to all our new followers!
We’ve got work to do! 🍎
#PublicEducation
March 5, 2025 at 1:09 AM
It was a full, great day at the State House!
Thank you to all our new followers!
We’ve got work to do! 🍎
#PublicEducation
Thank you to all our new followers!
We’ve got work to do! 🍎
#PublicEducation
The DEI Bill, H. 3927 is STILL hearing testimony!
Thank you for showing up today and speaking out and for your written testimony!
#publiceducation
Thank you for showing up today and speaking out and for your written testimony!
#publiceducation
March 5, 2025 at 12:04 AM
The DEI Bill, H. 3927 is STILL hearing testimony!
Thank you for showing up today and speaking out and for your written testimony!
#publiceducation
Thank you for showing up today and speaking out and for your written testimony!
#publiceducation
This is vitally important for many reasons, and while we know everyone is tired of having to constantly show up and advocate for democracy, we are BEGGING for people to be here now. There are many groups who will be harmed because of this bill, not limited to:
March 1, 2025 at 1:05 AM
This is vitally important for many reasons, and while we know everyone is tired of having to constantly show up and advocate for democracy, we are BEGGING for people to be here now. There are many groups who will be harmed because of this bill, not limited to:
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apnews.com/article/ille... Trump administration creates registry for immigrants who are in the US illegally
Do not put your name on any registry until you consult @aclu.org
This is a trick to have ICE come to your door.
Do not put your name on any registry until you consult @aclu.org
This is a trick to have ICE come to your door.
Trump administration creates registry for immigrants who are in the US illegally
The Trump administration is creating a registry for all people who are in the U.S. illegally, and those who don’t self-report could face fines or prosecution.
apnews.com
February 26, 2025 at 4:54 PM
apnews.com/article/ille... Trump administration creates registry for immigrants who are in the US illegally
Do not put your name on any registry until you consult @aclu.org
This is a trick to have ICE come to your door.
Do not put your name on any registry until you consult @aclu.org
This is a trick to have ICE come to your door.
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From our interview with Mary Wood, high school English teacher and member of Midlands APPLE:
Full Q&A here: www.aclusc.org/en/news/qa-d...
Full Q&A here: www.aclusc.org/en/news/qa-d...
February 25, 2025 at 5:12 PM
From our interview with Mary Wood, high school English teacher and member of Midlands APPLE:
Full Q&A here: www.aclusc.org/en/news/qa-d...
Full Q&A here: www.aclusc.org/en/news/qa-d...
Save the date!
Our March Learning Lab will be focused on teachers’ rights!
We’ll be joined by Brandi Sturdevant from the SCEA and local educational law attorney, Lydia Hendrix!
#Advocacy
#PublicEducation
Our March Learning Lab will be focused on teachers’ rights!
We’ll be joined by Brandi Sturdevant from the SCEA and local educational law attorney, Lydia Hendrix!
#Advocacy
#PublicEducation
February 25, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Save the date!
Our March Learning Lab will be focused on teachers’ rights!
We’ll be joined by Brandi Sturdevant from the SCEA and local educational law attorney, Lydia Hendrix!
#Advocacy
#PublicEducation
Our March Learning Lab will be focused on teachers’ rights!
We’ll be joined by Brandi Sturdevant from the SCEA and local educational law attorney, Lydia Hendrix!
#Advocacy
#PublicEducation
🚨Call to Action!!!🚨
Lex 1 has called a special meeting tomorrow to review and possibly ban the Hunger Games.
They will allow speakers.
Last minute, but if you can attend please do. Bring your copy of the book! If they don’t let you speak just wave it around! 📘
Lex 1 has called a special meeting tomorrow to review and possibly ban the Hunger Games.
They will allow speakers.
Last minute, but if you can attend please do. Bring your copy of the book! If they don’t let you speak just wave it around! 📘
February 25, 2025 at 2:02 AM
🚨Call to Action!!!🚨
Lex 1 has called a special meeting tomorrow to review and possibly ban the Hunger Games.
They will allow speakers.
Last minute, but if you can attend please do. Bring your copy of the book! If they don’t let you speak just wave it around! 📘
Lex 1 has called a special meeting tomorrow to review and possibly ban the Hunger Games.
They will allow speakers.
Last minute, but if you can attend please do. Bring your copy of the book! If they don’t let you speak just wave it around! 📘
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I encourage y'all to read the lawsuit challenging the Partisanship Curriculum budget proviso in South Carolina. This filing is a brilliant lesson on the historic and duplicitous effort to marginalize Black voices and history in public schools. #readbannedbooks
www.naacpldf.org/wp-content/u...
www.naacpldf.org/wp-content/u...
www.naacpldf.org
February 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
I encourage y'all to read the lawsuit challenging the Partisanship Curriculum budget proviso in South Carolina. This filing is a brilliant lesson on the historic and duplicitous effort to marginalize Black voices and history in public schools. #readbannedbooks
www.naacpldf.org/wp-content/u...
www.naacpldf.org/wp-content/u...
How a bill becomes a law, y'all!
#southcarolina
#southcarolina
February 24, 2025 at 6:44 PM
How a bill becomes a law, y'all!
#southcarolina
#southcarolina
South Carolina House of Representative and Senate information.
February 24, 2025 at 6:42 PM
South Carolina House of Representative and Senate information.
We’re running a Civics 101 info campaign this week leading up to our Learning Lab!
Civic engagement during times like these is so essential.
#Civics101
#themoreyouknow
#Midlandsapple
Civic engagement during times like these is so essential.
#Civics101
#themoreyouknow
#Midlandsapple
February 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
We’re running a Civics 101 info campaign this week leading up to our Learning Lab!
Civic engagement during times like these is so essential.
#Civics101
#themoreyouknow
#Midlandsapple
Civic engagement during times like these is so essential.
#Civics101
#themoreyouknow
#Midlandsapple
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Our third Lazy Book Club focuses on 'Blazing Toward Freedom' by Carolyn Jenkins. It tells the story of SC's "Mother of the Movement," Septima Clark.
You do not have to read the book to join us!
See you at the Hideout, March 15 at 10:00 am!
You do not have to read the book to join us!
See you at the Hideout, March 15 at 10:00 am!
February 24, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Our third Lazy Book Club focuses on 'Blazing Toward Freedom' by Carolyn Jenkins. It tells the story of SC's "Mother of the Movement," Septima Clark.
You do not have to read the book to join us!
See you at the Hideout, March 15 at 10:00 am!
You do not have to read the book to join us!
See you at the Hideout, March 15 at 10:00 am!
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This Wednesday we have a GREAT Learning Lab offering for you! Our very own, Josh Malkin of @aclusc.bsky.social and the League of Women Voters of Columbia, SC will be talking to us about simple ways to advocate and how state government works.
February 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
This Wednesday we have a GREAT Learning Lab offering for you! Our very own, Josh Malkin of @aclusc.bsky.social and the League of Women Voters of Columbia, SC will be talking to us about simple ways to advocate and how state government works.