Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A Florida school district that has removed hundreds of books is now questioning whether traditional school libraries are still needed.
On Thursday's Wake Up Call newsletter, hear about how school officials call it modernization while critics see it as the next phase of Florida's book debates.
Plus, get to know a Tampa Bay valedictorian who earned a record-breaking 11.99 weighted GPA. And we also have a lineup of music events for you.
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A Florida school district that has removed hundreds of books is now questioning whether traditional school libraries are still needed.
On Thursday's Wake Up Call newsletter, hear about how school officials call it modernization while critics see it as the next phase of Florida's book debates.
Plus, get to know a Tampa Bay valedictorian who earned a record-breaking 11.99 weighted GPA. And we also have a lineup of music events for you.
Website: https://www.wusf.org
Sign up for our daily newsletter: wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter
Follow us on social media:
Facebook: facebook.com/WUSF
Instagram: instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg
