Author: Sarah Chaffee
Sure, “Teach the Controversy,” Says an Evolutionist – But You Know What’s Coming Next
On the evolution controversy, Mike Klymkowsky would likely benefit from more study himself.
Should Students “Accept” Evolution – Or Think Critically About It?
It’s strange to speak of “acceptance” of a scientific theory, as if it were something very different, like a religious doctrine.
Two Days After Warning Against “Anti-Science” Label, Nature Calls Academic Freedom “Anti-Science”
From the headline of the piece you might think you were reading some online tabloid.
Alabama Legislature Passes Academic Freedom Resolution
The Alabama lawmakers have taken a step forward for their state. Against the censors, they have stood up for excellent science education.
Walter Bradley on Just “Memorizing Stuff” in Biology Education
As we’ve already noted, Texas recently concluded its science standards streamlining process.
A Closer Look — Evolution Advocates Spin Texas Science Standards
The Texas Board of Education voted last week to preserve requirements to exercise critical thinking on key evolution-related topics.
In the Dallas Morning News, Senior Scientist Weighs In on Texas Science Standards
In an op-ed, Robert Marks of the Evolutionary Informatics Lab and Baylor University endorses objective standards on evolution.
Texas Ed Board Pressured to Make It Harder for Teachers and Students to Evaluate Evolution Evidence
The Board of Education will be voting on final adoption of standards at its April 18-21 meeting.
We Urge Oklahoma Residents to Weigh In and Support Senate Bill 393
Voice your support for inquiry-based science education! Here’s how to do it.
Louisiana Adopts Science Standards, Including Louisiana Science Education Act
This action came after Dr. Wade Warren, professor of biology at Louisiana College, spent months trying to ensure accurate evolution standards.