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- W1556651775 abstract "Despite the seemingly obvious meanings of the two words academic and freedom, the boundaries of the domain of academic freedom are fuzzy. Academic freedom refers to the freedom of teachers to search for and to teach the truth without fear of interference from political groups, governmental authorities, or school boards. It is the right of the teacher to determine, within reasonable bounds, the content and methods of instruction, provided that they serve an educational purpose. It is a concept that is very important to institutions of higher learning and, to a lesser degree, to elementary and secondary schools. All students need an environment of free inquiry and should be free to challenge and discuss established ideas. This is as relevant to elementary and secondary schools as it is to the universities. Several federal courts have upheld some degree of academic freedom as a constitutional right of public school teachers, but the exact nature of the right is not clear. Teachers cannot be sure how much authority they have to make decisions about the instructional programs in their classrooms. For example, who has the authority to decide what will or will not take place in a classroom? May teachers select their own supplementary materials? What if they offend parents or school authorities? May teachers express controversial views in the classroom? Judicial decisions bearing on these questions and many more have created concern for school officials. Although there has not been consistency in the decisions of the courts, it is important that school administrators and teachers understand the extent to which the courts have protected the academic freedom of teachers. Courts have recognized that elementary and secondary teachers have the right to academic freedom, but not an absolute right. The problem is one of balance: the rights of a teacher against the interests of the larger society. The courts weigh and bal-" @default.
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- W1556651775 title "Academic Freedom: A Delicate Balance" @default.
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