For freedom of speech in education.

For freedom of speech in education.

Teachers must be able to use examples in their lessons to illustrate current events. Ouders & Onderwijs stands for freedom of speech in education.

The murder of the french teacher samuel paty is a reason to have conversations in schools about the importance of freedom of speech. People who have different opinions also deserve respect. It is good and important that teachers have these talks. No matter how hard it sometimes is for teachers and students.

In some cases these talks lead to unacceptable consequences. Including threats. This happened at the emmaüscollege in rotterdam. A teacher had to go into hiding after a threat. We oppose this without any doubt. We stand in solidarity with this teacher and all other teachers who pass on our society’s core values to students in their lessons.