Four in five teachers are avoiding classroom debates due to fear of parental retribution

Four in five teachers are avoiding classroom debates due to fear of parental retribution

June 12, 2026 · 6 min

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Sally Layson discusses the importance of maintaining safe classroom environments for respectful disagreement amidst fears of parental backlash.

The Rule of Law Education Centre chief executive Sally Layson told 3AW Mornings host Heidi Murphy classrooms must remain a safe space for students to learn how to disagree respectfully. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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