![]() | Knowledge in the Making : Academic Freedom and Free Speech in America's Schools and Universities A compelling must-read for parents, administrators, faculty, and anyone with an interest in what happens when academics and politics intersect Two key questions arise: What ideas should schools and universities teach? And what rights do teachers and students have to disagree with those ideas? The answers are not the same for K-12 schools as they are for public universities. But far from drawing a bright line between them, DelFattore suggests that we must consider public education as a whole to determine how--and how successfully--it deals with conflicting views. When expert opinion clashes with popular belief, which should prevail? How much independence should K-12 teachers have? How do we foster the cutting-edge research that makes America a world leader in higher education? What are the free-speech rights of students? This uniquely accessible and balanced discussion deserves the full attention of everyone concerned with academic goals and agendas in our schools. Joan DelFattore is an award-winning author and professor of English and legal studies, University of Delaware. |
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