ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES. 12.1 The Board recognizes that freedom carries with it responsibility, and that academic freedom also carries with it academic responsibility which is determined by the basic ideals, goals and institutions of the community which comprises the District. Discussions and analysis of controversial issues should be conducted within the framework of the fundamental values of the community as they are expressed in the educational philosophy, objective and adopted curriculum of the District.
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