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EPISODE · Jun 24, 2026 · 5 MIN

Rise in far right extremism in classrooms

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The rise of far right extremism in the classroom has prompted a teachers union to seek expert advice for those at the chalkface. The PPTA is hiring someone to develop guidelines for teachers due to the growing prevalence of extremist views being expressed by some students. That includes homophobia, anti-semitism, racism, trad-wife and misogynistic views. PPTA president Chris Abercombie spoke to Lisa Owen.

The rise of far right extremism in the classroom has prompted a teachers union to seek expert advice for those at the chalkface. The PPTA is hiring someone to develop guidelines for teachers due to the growing prevalence of extremist views being expressed by some students. That includes homophobia, anti-semitism, racism, trad-wife and misogynistic views. PPTA president Chris Abercombie spoke to Lisa Owen.

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