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."
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- 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."