Common use of FREEDOM Clause in Contracts

FREEDOM. 2.01 The teachers, administrators, and the Board of Education seek to educate young people in the democratic tradition, to xxxxxx a recognition of individual freedom and responsibility to society, to inspire meaningful awareness of and respect for the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and to instill appreciation of the values of individual personality. It is recognized that these democratic values can best be transmitted in an atmosphere in which academic freedom for teacher and student is encouraged. 2.02 Academic freedom may be defined as the right of qualified scholars in their own field of expertise to pursue the search for truth in its many forms, and to make public their methods and findings. It is the right of qualified teachers to encourage freedom of discussion of questions in the classroom, and to develop in the students a love of knowledge and a desire to search for truth. The teachers should keep in mind that academic freedom is not a guaranteed political right, but rather a necessary condition for the successful practice of the academic profession in a free society. 2.03 The application of the principle of academic freedom at the elementary-secondary school level involves considerations that are not always equally present in a college or university setting. The teachers should take into account the relative immaturity of their students, and the need for guidance and help in studying the issues and arriving at balanced views. The teacher should also recognize that academic freedom presupposes the teacher to be a qualified scholar in the problem area being considered, and that the general introductory nature of elementary and secondary education makes it difficult for a teacher to be truly expert in everything he or she teaches. 2.04 While the Board intends to protect teachers from any censorship or restraint that interferes with their obligation to pursue truth in fulfilling their classroom duties, it also expects that controversial issues will be presented in a fair and unbiased manner, and that the maturity and intellectual grasp of the students will be taken into account. It is recognized that bargaining unit members have the direct responsibility in educating the students of the Eastern Local School District, it is equally recognized by the Board and the Association that Eastern Local School Board has the final authority and responsibility to determine and approve the educational curriculum of the school district. Teachers shall participate in the development of curriculum but under no circumstances shall any individual or group of individual bargaining unit members have the right to supersede the Board's responsibility and authority. 2.05 Academic freedom shall be guaranteed to teachers within the confines of existing state statutes and the Constitution of the United States.

FREEDOM. 2.01 The teachers, administrators, and the Board of Education seek to educate young people in the democratic tradition, to xxxxxx a recognition of individual freedom and responsibility to society, to inspire meaningful awareness of and respect for the Constitution and the Bill Xxxx of Rights, and to instill appreciation of the values of individual personality. It is recognized that these democratic values can best be transmitted in an atmosphere in which academic freedom for teacher and student is encouraged. 2.02 Academic freedom may be defined as the right of qualified scholars in their own field of expertise to pursue the search for truth in its many forms, and to make public their methods and findings. It is the right of qualified teachers to encourage freedom of discussion of questions in the classroom, and to develop in the students a love of knowledge and a desire to search for truth. The teachers should keep in mind that academic freedom is not a guaranteed political right, but rather a necessary condition for the successful practice of the academic profession in a free society. 2.03 The application of the principle of academic freedom at the elementary-secondary school level involves considerations that are not always equally present in a college or university setting. The teachers should take into account the relative immaturity of their students, and the need for guidance and help in studying the issues and arriving at balanced views. The teacher should also recognize that academic freedom presupposes the teacher to be a qualified scholar in the problem area being considered, and that the general introductory nature of elementary and secondary education makes it difficult for a teacher to be truly expert in everything he or she teaches.for 2.04 While the Board intends to protect teachers from any censorship or restraint that interferes with their obligation to pursue truth in fulfilling their classroom duties, it also expects that controversial issues will be presented in a fair and unbiased manner, and that the maturity and intellectual grasp of the students will be taken into account. It is recognized that bargaining unit members have the direct responsibility in educating the students of the Eastern Local School District, it is equally recognized by the Board and the Association that Eastern Local School Board has the final authority and responsibility to determine and approve the educational curriculum of the school district. Teachers shall participate in the development of curriculum but under no circumstances shall any individual or group of individual bargaining unit members have the right to supersede the Board's responsibility and authority. 2.05 Academic freedom shall be guaranteed to teachers within the confines of existing state statutes and the Constitution of the United States.

FREEDOM. 2.01 The teachers, administrators, and the Board of Education seek to educate young people in the democratic tradition, to xxxxxx a recognition of individual freedom and responsibility to society, to inspire meaningful awareness of and respect for the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and to instill appreciation of the values of individual personality. It is recognized that these democratic values can best be transmitted in an atmosphere in which academic freedom for teacher and student is encouraged. 2.02 Academic freedom may be defined as the right of qualified scholars in their own field of expertise to pursue the search for truth in its many forms, and to make public their methods and findings. It is the right of qualified teachers to encourage freedom of discussion of questions in the classroom, and to develop in the students a love of knowledge and a desire to search for truth. The teachers should keep in mind that academic freedom is not a guaranteed political right, but rather a necessary condition for the successful practice of the academic profession in a free society. 2.03 The application of the principle of academic freedom at the elementary-secondary school level involves considerations that are not always equally present in a college or university setting. The teachers should take into account the relative immaturity of their students, and the need for guidance and help in studying the issues and arriving at balanced views. The teacher should also recognize that academic freedom presupposes the teacher to be a qualified scholar in the problem area being considered, and that the general introductory nature of elementary and secondary education makes it difficult for a teacher to be truly expert in everything he or she teaches.for 2.04 While the Board intends to protect teachers from any censorship or restraint that interferes with their obligation to pursue truth in fulfilling their classroom duties, it also expects that controversial issues will be presented in a fair and unbiased manner, and that the maturity and intellectual grasp of the students will be taken into account. It is recognized that bargaining unit members have the direct responsibility in educating the students of the Eastern Local School District, it is equally recognized by the Board and the Association that Eastern Local School Board has the final authority and responsibility to determine and approve the educational curriculum of the school district. Teachers shall participate in the development of curriculum but under no circumstances shall any individual or group of individual bargaining unit members have the right to supersede the Board's responsibility and authority. 2.05 Academic freedom shall be guaranteed to teachers within the confines of existing state statutes and the Constitution of the United States.