Thursday, January 22, 2009

SBOE Debates Science Curriculum

A terrific political showdown is going on in Austin where the State Board of Education is debating whether a requirement that "strengths and weaknesses" in the theory of evolution be discussed both in textbooks and in classes be changed and students be required to "analyze and evaluate scientific explanations."

Links:
- Testimony begins on science standards, evolution
- Texas school board will vote on a pros-and-cons approach to ...
- The entry titled "State board of ed to vote on evolution today."