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Liberty and Learning: Academic Freedom for Teachers and Students by ReLeah Lent and David Moshman is a thought-provoking examination of what it truly means to safeguard intellectual freedom in education.

Moshman reminds us that academic freedom is not a privilege for a select few but a fundamental principle that belongs in every classroom. He outlines five guiding pillars that shape meaningful learning:

Freedom of belief and identity

Freedom of expression and discussion

Freedom of inquiry

Freedom from indoctrination

Rights of equality, privacy, and due process

With clarity and depth, this book demonstrates how these principles can help resolve some of the most persistent conflicts in schools—whether around curriculum choices, controversial topics, or the broader role of education in shaping democratic societies.

This is an essential read for educators, students, parents, and anyone invested in the future of learning.

👉 Get your copy here: Liberty and Learning: Academic Freedom for Teachers and Students

Goodreads Discussion Question:
In today’s climate, what do you see as the greatest challenge to protecting academic freedom—and how might schools, communities, and readers like us respond to it?

Schools and communities and readers for teachers and students