Monday, October 7, 2013

Do You Have the Right to be an Advocate?



Name of Website: Education Week 
Day/Month/Year of Article: October 7, 2013
Name of Article: Do You Have the Right to be an Advocate?

Many teacher don't want to protest because they fear they will seem biased or they fear they will lose their jobs. The people at the demonstrations vary from school board members or the general public. Ths U.S Supreme court has said that “students nor teachers shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse door”.



Credit to William Murphy on Flickr
It is our constitutional right to freedom of speech. Being a teacher or in the educational field should not force you to give up that right. I agree with this article because teachers should be able to protest and demonstrate along with other people. Educators shouldn't teach their opinion in the classroom however if they want to do voice their opinion on the weekend or after school then they should be allowed to. 

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  1. onlinelwitOctober 11, 2013 at 5:14 AM

    This 'simple' issue becomes very controversial at times. Hopefully, you will be able to see the complexity from afar and not be in the middle of it in your future teaching career. Nevertheless, it is important for you to know and accept responsibility for your rights (be it teacher or student). Good post and like the appropriate photo! :)

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