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Title: Free Speech in the Classroom.
Authors: Edlund, John R.1
Source: California English. Feb2026, Vol. 31 Issue 3, p24-27. 4p.
Subject Terms: *Critical thinking, *Freedom of speech, *Classroom environment, *Cooperative education, Indoctrination
Abstract: The article discusses the role of teachers in navigating controversial issues while fostering open dialogue rather than indoctrination. Topics include the challenges of teacher neutrality; the creation of cooperative, non-judgmental classroom environments; and a Deweyan model of inquiry that encourages critical thinking through genuine perplexity and civil discussion.
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