One at One: Educators & Copyright Laws During COVID-19

Today’s Issue:

Can educators read books aloud while live streaming, or post books online, without violating copyright laws?

Answer:

In response to COVID-19 and remote learning, many children’s publishers have temporarily altered their policies to permit educators to read to their students remotely. The School Library Journal has compiled a searchable list of publishers and their COVID-19 policies, some have also made materials available online free of cost.

Resources:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/113E-0ffElTRoI7zsvk6gjxrAgepeD-JGAD55-ftSfrc/edit
https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=publisher-information-directory-copyright-storytime-social-media-permissions-covid-19

To Learn More about FPSCTT’s Education and School Law Practice, please contact:

Lester Taylor, Partner and Co-Chair
Christine Soto, Partner and Co-Chair
Afshan Ajmiri Giner, Senior Associate

This post is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.