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Pro-Evolution Forces Take an Unexpected Win at the Texas Board of Educationnew
The recent debate about how evolution should be taught in public schools revealed that the 15-member Texas State Board of Education is not, after all, necessarily dominated by right-wing religious fundamentalists.
Dallas Observer |
Kimberly Thorpe |
02-02-2009 |
Education
Enter the Allospherenew
Colorful and scientific, the $10-million machine at University of California-Santa Barbara gives glimpses into brain activity and atomic relationships, with much more promised for the future.
Santa Barbara Independent |
D.J. Palladino |
11-10-2008 |
Education
The Fight is On Over Teaching 'Intelligent Design' in Texas Schoolsnew
The basic fight is expected to be over what kids are taught about evolution -- which takes up only about three days of teaching in a 180-day school year. But scientists and teachers argue there are much bigger things at stake: the intimidation of teachers and the possible beginning of biblical beliefs being taught as science in Texas public schools.
Fort Worth Weekly |
Laurie Barker James |
09-05-2008 |
Education
