The Institute for Creation Research is launching a public relations campaign to win state approval for a master’s of science education degree from the Dallas-based group. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board unanimously rejected the group’s application last month. On Sunday the Austin American-Statesman published a full-page ad from the Institute. You can see a […]
The Council on American-Islamic Relations has joined Jews on First in calling for events on the National Day of Prayer to be inclusive of all people of faith. A 2005 report from the Texas Freedom Network Education Fund revealed that far-right groups, particularly the National Day of Prayer Task Force, had hijacked the annual day’s […]
Texas Freedom Network Statement on Today’s Public Hearing about the Institute for Creation Research at the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Two Committees at Joint Hearing Vote Unanimously to Recommend Board Rejection of Certification for ICR’s Master’s of Science Education Degree FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 23, 2008 Texas Freedom Network President Kathy Miller is releasing […]
University Faculty: No Certification for Group’s Creation ‘Science’ Master’s Degree Survey Respondents Overwhelmingly Oppose State Certification for Dallas-based Group’s Science Education Master’s Degree Program FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2008 A survey of science faculty at Texas colleges and universities reveals overwhelming opposition to state approval for a master’s degree in science education from a […]
SBOE Must Comply with the Law on Bible Class Standards Lawmakers Passed Curriculum Requirement to Protect Districts, Taxpayers and Religious Freedom of Students FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27, 2008 Texas Freedom Network President Kathy Miller today called on the State Board of Education to comply with legislation passed last year that requires specific content curriculum […]
