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Vote Expected Thursday On Texas Evolution, Science Curriculum Standards
The State Board of Education is expected to vote Thursday on proposed classroom science curriculum standards that would eliminate a 20-year-old rule that critics say is used to undermine the theory of evolution in favor of religious teachings.
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AUSTIN (March 25, 2009)--Tensions over how evolution is taught in public schools are simmering as the State Board of Education prepares to take a vote Thursday on proposed classroom science classroom curriculum standards.
The proposal the board is considering would drop a 20-year-old rule that requires both "strengths and weaknesses" of all scientific theories be taught.
Critics say the requirement is used to undermine the theory of evolution in favor of religious teachings.
The standards adopted by the board will be in place for a decade and will dictate how textbook publishers cover the topic.
The board heard testimony Wednesday on the proposal and even before the hearing started, protesters and activists gathered nearby, fervently arguing their sides of the debate.
Before the meeting began, one woman in the crowd shouted that her grandfather was not a monkey.
Most mainstream scientists agree that weaknesses in the theory of evolution are flimsy at best.
A panel of science teachers had recommended that the language be dropped.
Board members are expected to propose amendments to try to change the proposal before they vote.
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...and government continues to dumb down the masses. great!
SOUNDS LIKE IF THEY ARE GOING TO TEACH EVOLUTION, THEN THEY SHOULD ALSO BREAK OUT THE 'ONLY' BOOK THAT TEACHES THE TRUTH, THE HOLY BIBLE!! PERIOD!!!!!!!
Shouldn't this fall under seperation of church and state? In my opinion, religion is not scientifically based. I wouldn't want religion brought up in public school. I, as a parent, want to teach my child about religion, not the school.
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