Regulation 6450-2

Curriculum Decisions

Controversial Issues to be Studied in Classroom

Reviewed and affirmed by the Board: 
Last Revision: 
Original publish date: 11/24/2009
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Guidelines for the selection of controversial issues to be studied in the classroom shall include the following:

1. The issue should contribute toward helping students develop techniques for examining other controversial issues;
2. The issue should be suitable for students of the maturity and background represented in the class, and
3. The issue should be included in District curriculum and should help achieve course objectives.
4. A balanced collection of resources should be available in the library.