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Sarah Chaffee

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August 4, 2019

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Science Education
Scientific Freedom
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In Massachusetts, Spreading Myths About Academic Freedom Legislation

_{Sarah Chaffee
August 4, 2019

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In those few paragraphs, there’s a great deal of misinformation about academic freedom laws, how they harm science teaching and imperil students and educators. Read More ›

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Sarah Chaffee

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July 23, 2019

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Science Education
Scientific Freedom
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National Science Teaching Association Censors Open Inquiry, Stonewalls When Questioned

_{Sarah Chaffee
July 23, 2019

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Imagine, the major U.S. science teachers group used security guards to stop a scheduled speaker from speaking and to hustle him out of the premises. Read More ›

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July 14, 2019

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Science Education
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Michael Keas: Improving Science Education by Understanding Science’s History

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July 14, 2019

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A science historian advises teachers that “science is best taught as science is best practiced.” Read More ›

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Brian Miller

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July 5, 2019

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Engineering
Intelligent Design
Science Education
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Teaching About Intelligent Design at Hong Kong Baptist University

_{Brian Miller
July 5, 2019

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Ironically, our students may have more intellectual freedom in China to pursue the truth than they would have in many universities in the United States. Read More ›

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Sarah Chaffee

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June 14, 2019

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Science Education
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Should We Teach Evolution as a Sensitive Issue?

_{Sarah Chaffee
June 14, 2019

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That’s what priest and professor of science education Michael Reiss argues. Read More ›

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Kelley J. Unger

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June 3, 2019

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Biology
Intelligent Design
Science Education
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What Is a Parent to Do? Here’s What

_{Kelley J. Unger
June 3, 2019

Biology, Intelligent Design, Science Education

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“Is there any university where my child will be taught a breadth of ideas about the origins of life?” Read More ›

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Sarah Chaffee

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June 3, 2019

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Science Education
Scientific Freedom
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Alabama Legislature Passes Bill Supporting University Academic Freedom

_{Sarah Chaffee
June 3, 2019

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Kudos to Alabama for making free speech a priority in public education! Read More ›

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Sarah Chaffee

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May 31, 2019

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Science Education
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Indoctrination or Debate? How to Teach Evolution

_{Sarah Chaffee
May 31, 2019

Science Education

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A course in “Science and Nonsense” is intended to persuade, to herd students toward approved opinions. Read More ›

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Sarah Chaffee

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May 6, 2019

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Science Education
Scientific Freedom
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Free Speech on Campus: Considering State and Federal Action

_{Sarah Chaffee
May 6, 2019

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There is no easy fix here. The President’s signature on a piece of paper won’t restore open inquiry on campuses. Read More ›

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Sarah Chaffee

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May 1, 2019

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Evolution
Science Education
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Evolution and Bacteria — In the Classroom

_{Sarah Chaffee
May 1, 2019

Evolution, Science Education

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Instead of relying on their textbooks, students are learning about evolution by watching bacteria grow and change. Read More ›