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Galatasaray Lisesi
Turkey
Gates of Galatasaray High School, Istanbul, by EpicureanCat, via Wikimedia Commons.

Evolution Out of the Curriculum? If So, a Bad Idea from Turkey

The fact that evolution is both important and “controversial” is one reason we strongly favor teaching it thoroughly in high school biology classes. Read More ›
Darwin, California
CNN
Darwin, California, by Stammberger, via Wikimedia Commons.

CNN: National Center for Science Education “Promotes Science Over Ideology”; What!?

A CNN story laments that some teachers and students are skeptical of climate change. Read More ›
Jordan-Peterson

Jordan Peterson — Advice for University Students

The unique gift of human beings to speak and advocate, our great power, is an argument in itself for our exceptional status in nature. Read More ›
Accept or think critically?
student with DNA
Image: © Viacheslav Iakobchuk — stock.adobe.com.

Should Students “Accept” Evolution – Or Think Critically About It?

It’s strange to speak of “acceptance” of a scientific theory, as if it were something very different, like a religious doctrine. Read More ›
Graecopithecus freybergi
Photo: Lower jaw, Graecopithecus freybergi, by Wolfgang Gerber, University of Tübingen, via Science Daily.

Latest Gallup Polling on Evolution Fails to Enlighten

Trifling evidence and momentous conclusions. That is evolution in a nutshell. Read More ›
correcting disinformation
disinformation
Image: © Monkey Business — stock.adobe.com.

Correcting Disinformation on Academic Freedom Legislation

I’ve noticed that misrepresentations like these are often accompanied by citations of the Darwin-lobbying group National Center for Science Education. Read More ›
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evolution education
Photo credit: CGP Grey via Flickr.

New Book Debunks Common Myths in ID-Evolution Debate

Shala Barczewska's book is fair because it offers critiques of both evolution lobbyists and ID proponents and other Darwin-skeptics. Read More ›
Alabama State Capitol
Alabama
Photo: Alabama State Capitol, by Eric Hunt (Own work) [GFDL, CC-BY-SA-3.0 or CC BY 2.5], via Wikimedia Commons.

Alabama Legislature Passes Academic Freedom Resolution

The Alabama lawmakers have taken a step forward for their state. Against the censors, they have stood up for excellent science education. Read More ›
Walter Bradley
evolution
Photo: Walter Bradley, via Evolution News.

Walter Bradley on Just “Memorizing Stuff” in Biology Education

As we’ve already noted, Texas recently concluded its science standards streamlining process. Read More ›

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