In the crush of the last couple of days, we didn’t have time until now to read through this essay by evolutionary biologist Jerry Coyne at the University of Chicago about the debate over evolution and science in Texas public schools. Prof. Coyne wonders just how far to take the “strengths and weaknesses” (or the “teach […]
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Science Is Winning in Florida
News from Florida: A bill aimed at undercutting acceptance of evolution in Florida science classes, which kicked up a fuss but didn’t pass in the Florida Legislature last year, apparently is going nowhere this year. A Senate version of the bill has yet to receive a committee hearing and has no companion bill in the House. That means, said one proponent of the […]
TFN Video: Don McLeroy’s Attack on Evolution
“I disagree with these experts. Somebody’s gotta stand up to experts that are… I don’t know why they’re doing it. They’re wonderful people.” During today’s Texas State Board of Education debate over new public school science standards, board chairman Don McLeroy defended a measure challenging evolution and the concept of common descent specifically. Here’s the […]
Science Takes Hit in Texas
The Texas Freedom Network has released the following statement on the final adoption of science curriculum standards by the State Board of Education today: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27, 2009 TFN President Kathy Miller: Texas State Board of Education Adopts Flawed Science Standards The word “weaknesses” no longer appears in the science standards. But the document […]
Live Blogging the Final Science Vote in Texas II
11:10 – The board moves on to amendments at other grade levels. 11:14 – The amendment with “on all sides” applies to all science classes in third grade and up. 11:58 – Board members have moved off of evolution over the past hour, but we expect them to bring up amendments after an extended break. […]
