The University of Texas System Board of Regents has approved a new policy that directs faculty to limit the discussion of “controversial topics” in their classes.

The new guidelines instruct faculty to take a “broad and balanced approach” to the discussion and teaching of controversial issues.

Editor’s Note: Kaitlin E. Thomas is a Lecturer of Spanish at the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth and Norwich University. Here, she shares how to be neutral and objective when teaching ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Between bullying, staff shortages and even the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom, concerns among teachers and parents can be overwhelming. 8News sat down with ...

The move comes as Texas public universities face heightened political scrutiny over classroom instruction and academic freedom. In recent years, state leaders and governing boards have pushed for ...

Sensitive subjects such as trolling and sexual assault require a careful approach at all points – from examining your motivation before you begin and setting up support to sharing findings, writes ...

This paper presents a set of topical and pedagogical considerations for instructors teaching material on sensitive topics with either the primary or secondary aim of addressing prevention. Prevention ...

I am a sociologist. I teach some of those courses that many academics wouldn’t touch with a ten-foot pole. One such course is Sex, Gender, and Society. I also teach other courses or segments of other ...