The presentation and discussion of controversial issues in the
classroom should be on an informative basis. Staff members have
the responsibility to treat controversial topics as impartially
and as objectively as possible; to explore the possibility of
alternative and/or divergent positions and opinions; to
determine the degree and extent of consideration given to a
specific issue based on knowledge, maturity and competence of
the student and class; to ensure that an accurate, factual and
balanced presentation of materials is readily available for the
student; to help students to be tolerant of arguments in
opposition to each individual's own prejudices and biases and to
cultivate a habit of delaying decisions until all available
facts have been considered. Three (3) basic rights of the
student are: 1. The right to study controversial issues which
are of genuine interest to the student and which have political,
social or economic significance. Genuine interest may be
apparent by the expression and formulation