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Author
Sarah Chaffee

Date
October 25, 2017

Categories
Evolution
Science Education
Science Reporting
Tagged
, __cedited, critical thinking, Discovery Institute, education, evolution, New Mexico, Next Generation Science Standards, Science Education Policy, science standards, Texas}

On Science Standards, New Mexico Falls Off Both Sides of the Boat

_{Sarah Chaffee
October 25, 2017

Evolution, Science Education, Science Reporting

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New Mexico’s science standards review process has been all over the news in the past several weeks. Read More ›

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Author
Sarah Chaffee

Date
October 19, 2017

Categories
Evolution
Evolutionary Psychology
Science Education
Tagged
, __cedited, critical thinking, Discovery Institute, education, evolution, narrative gloss, National Academy of Sciences, Philip Skell, Signature in the Cell, Stephen Meyer, University of New South Wales}

Evolution and Education — The Evolution Institute Weighs In

_{Sarah Chaffee
October 19, 2017

Evolution, Evolutionary Psychology, Science Education

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Education functions best when we focus not on soliciting student agreement or buy-in to a rigid creed, but rather on stimulating the critical faculties. Read More ›

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Author
David Klinghoffer

Date
October 15, 2017

Categories
Evolution
Tagged
, __edited, anti-science, climate change, critical thinking, debate, Disinherit the Wind, evolution, Hollywood, ID the Future, John West, Jonathan Wells, Matt Chait, podcast, science}

Evolution as a Microcosm of Other Scientific Debates

_{David Klinghoffer
October 15, 2017

Evolution

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The evolution debate doesn’t simply stand alone, isolated from other controversies like the one about climate change. Read More ›

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Author
Sarah Chaffee

Date
September 13, 2017

Categories
Biology
Science Education
Scientific Freedom
Social Sciences
Tagged
, __cedited, college, critical thinking, debate, faculty, Harvard University, humanities, Ivy League, Princeton University, truth, Yale University}

The Pursuit of Veritas

_{Sarah Chaffee
September 13, 2017

Biology, Science Education, Scientific Freedom, Social Sciences

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As the new school year begins, a group of Ivy League educators (among them, Robert P. George) urge college students to “think for yourself.” Read More ›

South Dakota State Capital Building Hughes County Pierre SD

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Date
February 21, 2017

Categories
Evolution
Science Education
Scientific Freedom
Tagged
, __edited, "teach the controversy", academic freedom, censorship, critical thinking, education policy, Holocaust denial, scientific inquiry, South Dakota, strengths and weaknesses}

Disregarding Fake News from Darwin Promoters, South Dakota Scientist Applauds Academic Freedom Bill

_{Science & Culture
February 21, 2017

Evolution, Science Education, Scientific Freedom

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This year, South Dakota has an opportunity to encourage more scientific inquiry in the classroom. Read More ›

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Author
David Klinghoffer

Date
October 26, 2016

Categories
Scientific Reasoning
Scientific Trustworthiness
Tagged
, __tedited, ad hominem, critical thinking, fact-checking, Jason Rosenhouse, logical fallacies, popular opinion}

Darwinism and “Astroturf”

_{David Klinghoffer
October 26, 2016

Scientific Reasoning, Scientific Trustworthiness

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Here's a helpful concept from investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson. Read More ›

Teacher explaining the skeletal system to group of students

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Author
Sarah Chaffee

Date
September 21, 2016

Categories
Evolution
Geophysics
Science Education
Scientific Trustworthiness
Tagged
, __cedited, "teach the controversy", “consensus science”, critical thinking, narrative, Next Generation Science Standards, Science Literacy, science standards}

From the American Geophysical Union, Errors and Misconceptions About Science Education

_{Sarah Chaffee
September 21, 2016

Evolution, Geophysics, Science Education, Scientific Trustworthiness

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The truth — that our incredibly diverse universe poses a profound mystery — is far more awesome than some sterile, packaged talking points. Read More ›

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Author
David Klinghoffer

Date
August 4, 2016

Categories
Faith & Science
Tagged
, __tedited, critical thinking, naturalism, Sean McDowell, special creation}

Darwin Apologists Could Take a Lesson from This Christian Apologist

_{David Klinghoffer
August 4, 2016

Faith & Science

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At The Stream, Sean McDowell contributes a thoughtful review of Michael Denton's Evolution: Still a Theory in Crisis. Read More ›

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Author
Sarah Chaffee

Date
June 23, 2016

Categories
Legal Science (jurisprudence)
Science Education
Scientific Freedom
Tagged
, __tedited, academic freedom, creationism, critical thinking, public education, science education}

From Political Scientist Jeff Sadow, Here’s Straight Talk on the Louisiana Science Education Act

_{Sarah Chaffee
June 23, 2016

Legal Science (jurisprudence), Science Education, Scientific Freedom

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It's rare for the media to offer a fair view of academic freedom legislation, in any state. Read More ›

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Author
Sarah Chaffee

Date
June 22, 2016

Categories
Science Education
Scientific Freedom
Tagged
, __tedited, "teach the controversy", academic consensus, beliefs, critical thinking, indoctrination, mainstream science, parental consent, public education, science education, suppressed evidence}

What Is Teaching Evolution All About?

_{Sarah Chaffee
June 22, 2016

Science Education, Scientific Freedom

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Adam Laats and Harvey Siegel offer a seemingly humane and generous compromise on teaching evolution in public schools. Read More ›