Ahead of Midterms, Faculty Report Self-Censoring on DEI, Politics

A survey of faculty found widespread self-censorship regarding politics and diversity topics alongside declining morale across higher education. Most respondents also reported that artificial intelligence has damaged their trust in the authenticity of student work. These pressures force academic leaders and educators to navigate restricted classroom speech and weakened connections with learners.

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