Tag: Academic Freedom
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Air Force Academy tightens rules on conferences, public appearances for faculty
After the Department of Defense rolled out rules for employees to engage with the public in September, the Air Force Academy adopted a new layer of review for faculty and others who wish to attend conferences. The Air Force Academy said in a statement its new efforts were meant to keep the school in line…
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D-11 Board of Education updates policy on selecting instructional material
Colorado Springs School District 11’s Board of Education updated its district policy concerning the selection and adoption of instructional materials during its regular meeting Wednesday night. Policy IJ updates existing procedures and ensures that classroom materials will be selected by “the appropriate professional personnel in consultation with the administration, teachers and students.” The final decision…
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D-11 Board of Education updates policy on selecting instructional material
Colorado Springs School District 11’s board of education updated its district policy concerning the selection and adoption of instructional materials during its regular meeting Wednesday night. Policy IJ updates existing procedures and ensures that classroom materials will be selected by “the appropriate professional personnel in consultation with the administration, teachers, and students.” The final decision…
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UCCS hosts conference to bolster civic education and discourse
Coming off an academic year when universities faced executive pressure over specific instruction and practices, the general demeanor was level-headed and inquisitive at a University of Colorado Colorado Springs conference on civic discourse. As its name implies, “civic discourse” refers to “practices for American citizenship, from engaging in difficult discussions and open debate, to understanding the…