Union proposes academic‑freedom protections for teachers; district seeks clarifying language for process when issues arise
The union proposed contract language guaranteeing teachers’ rights to select materials and present facts, with protections for academic freedom and individual conscience; district representatives asked for language to retain administrative tools to address unforeseen classroom situations.
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The Ithaca Teachers Association presented revised contract language intended to protect teachers’ academic freedom and their rights when selecting instructional materials, while requiring alignment with state standards and district curriculum.
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