Can teachers not allow political discussion in the classroom?

If your teacher has not structured the class around political discussions, I would expect her not to allow them in the classroom. They would serve no legitimate purpose. The teacher cannot stop you from having a political conversation on your own time in your own place, but classrooms are for learning the topic at hand. read more

According to Hardis, although there is a place for political discussion within the classroom, expressing views based on partisan opinion is prohibited. “Although teachers shouldn’t be allowed to express their personal views, they may present both sides as part of a lesson,” said Hardis. read more