Broaching the subject: Developing law-based principles for teacher free speech in the classroom

- The analysis revealed four principles that set limits on teachers' right to classroom free speech.
- The first two principles are curriculum alignment and even-handedness.
- The second two principles are age appropriateness and avoidance of inflammatory material.
- These four principles are a useful guide for teachers and teacher educators.
- The protections afforded to teacher free speech remain limited, so caution is warranted.