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While not banning any mention of a certain theory in the classroom per se, a formal policy approved by trustees is designed to ensure teachers don’t take a political position.
“We take measures every year to remind employees that they have to remain neutral in the classroom,” Superintendent Keith Lewis told trustees. “They have to acknowledge that expectation. In our current climate it’s important to have a policy that we refer back to.”
Lewis explained that the policy doesn’t prohibit talking about politics or current events in the classroom, it just requires the teacher to take a neutral position.
“It also doesn’t mean that political figures aren’t invited into our classrooms to present,” he said. “But we should provide that opportunity both sides of issues….
