Controversial Issues. Any discussion of controversial issues or public importance shall be reasonably balanced with the presentation of contrasting viewpoints in the course of overall programming; no attacks on the honesty, integrity, or like personal qualities of any person or group of persons shall be made during the discussion of controversial issues of public importance; and during the course of political campaigns, programs are not to be used as a forum for editorializing about individual candidates. If such events occur, Licensee may require that responsive programming be aired.
Controversial Issues. The parties agree that the Board of Directors, under Washington State Law, has final authority and responsibility in connection with the development and adoption of courses of study and lists of instructional materials. The parties adhere to the principle of the teacher's freedom to think and express ideas and concepts on issues, including controversial issues, when such are germane to the District's instructional program and when related to subject matter in a given grade level. Such freedom shall only be restricted to the extent that it impinges on or conflicts with the basic responsibility of the teacher to follow and utilize the district-approved course of study. Teachers will use professional judgment in determining the appropriateness of the issues presented, taking into consideration the maturity level of students and with full cognizance that the District's schools are not the appropriate forum for personal causes or points of view held by an employee. The parties further agree that matters pertaining to controversial issues shall not be subject to the grievance procedure hereinafter provided.
Controversial Issues. Any broadcast over the Stations concerning controversial issues of public importance shall comply with the then current FCC rules and policies.
Controversial Issues. Paragraph 1: If education is to remain a viable force, controversial issues cannot be ignored. Good teaching techniques provide, however, that adequate preparation on the part of student and teacher takes place before controversial issues are explored.
Controversial Issues. 13-1 Teaching of Controversial Issues The teaching of controversial issues requires the recognition of responsibilities: by the teacher to his/her students, by the appropriate supervisor to his/her school, and by the school to the community.
Controversial Issues. 6.17.1 A controversial issue is any topic on which significant differences of opinion exist within the community.
Controversial Issues. The presentation and discussion of controversial issues in the classroom shall be on an informative basis and shall endeavor to develop in students a willingness to examine all sides of an issue before drawing inferences or conclusions. Employees shall ensure that presentations and discussions are done in such a manner that gives due respect to one another's rights and opinions. Students will be encouraged to reach their own conclusions regarding controversial issues.
Controversial Issues. An employee who is involved in the process of instruction of students shall give due respect to the rights and opinions of the students. Employees, when following the direction of the Supervisor in accordance with the District Instructional Materials Policy shall not be disciplined. Questionable matters concerning the appropriateness of the issue and the maturity of the students shall be referred to the Supervisor for consideration and action.
Controversial Issues. The right of people to study and discuss issues freely is basic to the perpetuation of the American form of democracy. It is important to have a citizenry which exercises its rights, keeps well informed, searches actively for divergent points of view, evaluates courses of action in light of available evidence and basic democratic values, and then acts responsibly on the basis of decisions made. In Hoquiam we believe that such behaviors are developed providing experiences for students which fall within the scope of social problems, many of which are controversial in nature. We further believe that the teaching of controversial issues must be evaluated on the basis of the moral and political standards of the community. These standards shall be evaluated on the basis of what has been indicated as being acceptable by citizens of the Hoquiam School District through the School Board but shall not deny the minority the right to present their views in a logical and ethical manner. The Superintendent of Schools is responsible for the establishment of procedures to be used upon the challenge of instructional materials by any citizen, group of citizens, personnel or group of personnel of the Hoquiam School District. No books shall be removed from the school or library because of complaints unless approved by the Board. All certificated personnel who have properly followed the procedures outlined in this Instructional Materials Selection Policy in the evaluation, selection and use of instructional materials shall have the protection of acting within adopted School Board policy against claims, lawsuits or judgments occasioned by the selection or use of these instructional materials. Any requests from organizations which provide instructional materials and/or aids must be examined to insure that such materials meet the criteria above. The principal shall review for accuracy and educational value to the total school program all materials or activities proposed by outside sources for student or staff use. The responsibility for preparing all student reading lists and for examining, evaluation and selecting all supplementary materials is delegated to the professional staff of the district. Textbooks shall be adopted by the board prior to their use in schools except for trial-use texts of a pilot nature, which may be authorized by the superintendent for use for a period of no more than one school year prior to board adoption. Materials approved for trial use shall be restri...
Controversial Issues. Training for effective citizenship in a democracy is accepted as one of the major purposes of the Xxxxxxx-Xxx Public Schools. The instructional program established to achieve this purpose demands free discussion of issues including discussion of those issues that may be considered controversial. Free discussion of controversial issues is the heart of the democratic process. Freedom of speech and the free access to information are among our most cherished American traditions. For the Xxxxxxx-Xxx Public Schools controversial issues are defined in the terms of the rights of pupils rather than in the terms of the rights of teachers. The study of controversial issues is objective and scholarly with a minimum emphasis on opinion. The teacher must approach controversial issues in the classroom in an impartial and unprejudiced manner and must refrain from using his/her classroom privileges and prestige to promote a partisan point of view. Good teaching of subjects containing controversial issues requires more skill than most other kinds of teaching and as far as possible, only teachers of broad experience and superior ability are to be assigned a subject in which a large body of the material involves controversy.
