Once upon a time, I was so proud to have taught philosophy at #UT. Now, I’m begging people to not come to #Texas for school. Just like it’s not safe for anyone to visit the USA, it is not safe to attempt an education in a state controlled by #YeeHawdists.
The UT System passed new restrictions Thursday that limit how “controversial topics” can be taught in the classroom, raising concerns about the rigor and quality of #education students will receive.
The new policy comes as #gop state leaders, including Gov. Greg Abbott, exercise increased influence on Texas’ public universities to eradicate what they see as liberal bias on campuses.
The entire purpose of a university is to teach and argue and contest information. If you are not pushing past what we already know, you are failing as an educator.
