Evaluates major issues relating to censorship of public school curriculum, including academic freedom, democratic values, the will of the majority, and teacher rights. Concludes that teachers should have the major role in determining curriculum because of their unique qualifications and professional training. (Author/DB)

Maintains that positive results are yielded to students and to society when controversial issues are dealt with in the social studies curriculum. Suggests that the role of the social studies teacher is to help students explore controversial issues in an open, nonbiased, and nonthreatening atmosphere. (Author/DB)