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Politics in Education. Have I Crossed the Line?. I want to express my values and beliefs. But as a teacher, there’s a line I shouldn’t cross. When have I crossed the line?. None of these are crossing the line "I will pray for you" "Have a blessed day"
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Politics in Education Have I Crossed the Line?
I want to express my values and beliefs. But as a teacher,there’s a line I shouldn’t cross.
When have I crossed the line? • None of these are crossing the line • "I will pray for you" • "Have a blessed day" • Decorating with eggs & chicks around Easter Opinion
When have I crossed the line? • None of these are crossing the line • Hanging a crucifix on the wall • Hanging a movie poster with a scene of the crucifixion • Wearing a T-shirt from Bible camp • Wearing a small crucifix necklace Opinion
When have I crossed the line? • None of these are crossing the line • Recruiting students for an anti-abortion activist group • Hanging a poster of an aborted fetus • Wearing T-shirt with an anti-abortion message • Wearing an anti-abortion lapel pin Opinion
When have I crossed the line? • None of these are crossing the line • Hanging a gay-rights poster • Displaying a picture on my desk of my same-sex significant other and me • Hanging a tolerance poster Opinion
If a student asks me a question about my politics or religion, have I crossed the line if I say…
"I voted for Barack Obama. I think he'll be a good president. I like what he says about the issues that matter to me." • This is crossing the line • This is not crossing the line Opinion
"I voted in favor of gay marriage rights. I believe that gay people in a committed relationship should be able to share healthcare and the other legal benefits of marriage." • This is crossing the line • This is not crossing the line Opinion
"I voted against gay marriage rights. Based on my religious beliefs, I believe that marriage is only between a man and a woman." • This is crossing the line • This is not crossing the line Opinion
"I voted against gay marriage rights. Based on my religious beliefs, I believe God hates gay people and they will burn in Hell forever." • This is crossing the line • This is not crossing the line Opinion
"Oh sh*t! I'm not supposed to talk about politics or religion. Go back to your desk and we'll pretend this never happened." • This is crossing the line • This is not crossing the line Opinion