Addressing Teacher Freedom of Speech

You are the new principal at a large middle school, and you are receiving secondhand reports that an experienced teacher in your building is making comments to teachers and other district employees that are false and potentially damaging your reputation. This teacher was extremely loyal to your predecessor. From your observations, she is an excellent teacher, but you have concerns about the reports.

Based upon this module’s presentations and readings regarding teacher speech and personnel management, how should you approach this concern?

Based on your district, what school policy would need to be considered?
What law (state or federal) would need to be considered? Why?

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