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Author
Sarah Chaffee

Date
June 24, 2020

Categories
Origin of Life
Science Education
Tagged
, biological evolution, common ancestry, development, DNA sequence, education, evo-devo, genetic drift, homology, Jonathan Wells, learning, neo-Darwinian theory, Next Generation Science Standards, phylogenetics}

In the NGSS, a Dogmatic Standard on Evolution

_{Sarah Chaffee
June 24, 2020

Origin of Life, Science Education

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Inaccurate teaching about evolution is widespread, as Jonathan Wells’s review of textbooks shows. Read More ›

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Author
Daniel Reeves

Date
May 1, 2020

Categories
Biology
Philosophy
Science Education
Tagged
, Christians, classroom, college, Darwinian evolution, Discovering Intelligent Design, Discovery Institute, education, Explore Evolution, high school, public education, science, textbooks}

How to Teach Evolution in a Public School — My Experience

_{Daniel Reeves
May 1, 2020

Biology, Philosophy, Science Education

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What did I do? Well, I introduced the course by holding a lengthy discussion about the difference between science and philosophy. Read More ›

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Author
David Klinghoffer

Date
April 20, 2020

Categories
Science Education
Tagged
, __k-review, atheism, authoritarianism, Bible, Christians, creationism, Discovery Institute, education, evolution, evolutionary theory, Harvard University, homeschooling, Idaho, intelligent design, kids, Newspeak, North Carolina, parents, Princeton University, prison, public education, stereotyping, students}

Harvard Law Professor — Ban Homeschooling for “Question[ing] Science”

_{David Klinghoffer
April 20, 2020

Science Education

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Ban it for other things as well, says Professor Elizabeth Bartholet in a stunning article for Harvard Magazine. Read More ›

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Author
Paul Nelson

Date
April 6, 2020

Categories
Faith & Science
Intelligent Design
Philosophy of Science
Science Education
Tagged
, __k-review, Adolf Grünbaum, Arthur Schopenhauer, atheism, Bertrand Russell, Carnegie Mellon University, Cologne, depression, German, Germany, intelligent design, Jews, Joseph Stalin, National Academy of Sciences, Nazis, Protestants, Richard Feynman, Roman Catholic, Sigmund Freud, Thomas Kuhn, University of Pittsburgh, Yale University}

Opposition Is True Friendship: A Remembrance of Adolf Grünbaum (1923-2018)

_{Paul Nelson
April 6, 2020

Faith & Science, Intelligent Design, Philosophy of Science, Science Education

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How an atheist philosopher of science mentored an intelligent design theorist. Read More ›

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Author
Sarah Chaffee

Date
April 6, 2020

Categories
Astronomy
Biology
Chemistry
Ethics
Science Education
Tagged
, __k-review, books, children, college students, culture, curriculum, Dallas Conference on Science & Faith, Discovering Intelligent Design, Discovery Institute, education, evolution, Explore Evolution, Flight, high school, history, Illustra Media, intelligent design, Living Waters, Melissa Cain Travis, Metamorphosis, Michael Behe, Michael Denton, Science Uprising, students, The Design of Life, The Privileged Planet, video, William Steig}

Here’s How to Use Precious Family Time, Wisely

_{Sarah Chaffee
April 6, 2020

Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Ethics, Science Education

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Despite their sometimes-nonchalant attitudes as they try to act cool, children do care what their parents think. Read More ›

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Date
April 5, 2020

Categories
Science Education
Tagged
, __k-review, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Ann Reid, climate change, Discovery Institute, education, equity, Evolution News, National Center for Science Education (NCSE), rigor, science, Science Education Policy, Seattle, students}

Where’s the Rigor? A Report from the Seattle AAAS Meeting

_{Science & Culture
April 5, 2020

Science Education

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Ultimately, Discovery Institute’s Science Education Policy is about sharpening students’ ability to interact critically with ideas in science. Read More ›

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Date
April 1, 2020

Categories
Evolution
Science Education
Tagged
, __k-review, atheism, Ball State University, Christianity, Darwinian evolution, Darwinism as religion, David Barash, Edwards v. Aguillard, Eric Hedin, evolution, freedom from religion foundation, intelligent design, Jerry Coyne, Michael Ruse, New York Times, U.S. Constitution, University of Washington}

Breaking: Freedom From Religion Foundation Opposes Teaching Evolution in Public Schools

_{Science & Culture
April 1, 2020

Evolution, Science Education

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At an emergency meeting a week ago, a majority of the members on FFRF’s Executive Board of Directors voted that Darwinian evolution is, in fact, a religion. Read More ›

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Author
David Klinghoffer

Date
March 5, 2020

Categories
Science Education
Scientific Freedom
Tagged
, __edited, academic freedom, Arizona State University, atheism, Ball State University, biologists, blasphemy, bullying, censorship, Center for Science and Culture, Darwinism, education, Eric Hedin, evolution, Free Science, freedom from religion foundation, Genesis, Gerd B. Müller, Granville Sewell, gravity, heresy, Jerry Coyne, Journal of Molecular Biology, London, Michael Lynch, Natural History Museum, New York State, pedagogy, religion, Royal Society, Sarah Chaffee, Supreme Court, U.S. Constitution}

Blasphemy Against Darwin in New York State! Atheist Group Intimidates School District

_{David Klinghoffer
March 5, 2020

Science Education, Scientific Freedom

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First, it is definitely NOT against either federal law or Supreme Court precedent to teach about scientific criticisms of Darwin’s theory. Read More ›

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Author
David Klinghoffer

Date
March 4, 2020

Categories
Intelligent Design
Science Education
Tagged
, __edited, Ann Gauger, deadline, Douglas Axe, graduate students, intelligent design, John West, Jonathan Wells, Paul Nelson, professors, Richard Sternberg, Seattle, Stephen Meyer, Summer Seminars, undergraduates}

Down to the Wire: Applications Due Today for Summer Seminars on Intelligent Design

_{David Klinghoffer
March 4, 2020

Intelligent Design, Science Education

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It’s an entirely free opportunity for undergrad and grad students to study with the stars of the field. We are seeding the future of ID science and scholarship! Read More ›

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Author
David Klinghoffer

Date
March 3, 2020

Categories
Biology
Intelligent Design
Science Education
Tagged
, __edited, Darwinism, deadline, graduate students, ID the Future, intelligent design, Jay Richards, podcast, professionals, professors, scholarship, scholarships, science, Seattle, Summer Seminars, teachers, undergraduates}

The End of Isolation — Deadline Tomorrow for Summer Seminars on Intelligent Design

_{David Klinghoffer
March 3, 2020

Biology, Intelligent Design, Science Education

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If you’re not a student yourself, let a student know today about this fantastic opportunity. Read More ›