I agree that teachers shouldn't express their political (or religious) opinions in class, but3) politics has NO business in a classroom except to discuss facts about how our elections work, the two party system, etc. Affirmation of political opinions like "only citizens should be able to vote", "biological men should be banned from women's sports: ,etc., have no "right" answer. It's all individual opinion. Teachers should NEVER express their political opinion in an educational setting. Hard stop.
too many "conservatives " want to redefine people as politics (not referring to you in particular @75thru79).
Teaching that gay or trans students exist, deserve dignity, and are protected under school policy is not a political opinion. It’s a fact of the classroom. Sexual orientation and gender identity are not policy preferences like voting law. They’re characteristics of actual students sitting in the room.
Saying “teachers should never express political opinions” is fine as a general rule. But treating a student’s identity as a political stance is itself a political move. It turns basic inclusion into an ideological controversy and tells certain kids that who they are is up for debate.
You can avoid partisan advocacy and still affirm that all students belong, are safe, and are respected. That’s not politics. That’s education.
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