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In Massachusetts, Spreading Myths About Academic Freedom Legislation

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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Should We Teach Evolution as a Sensitive Issue?

That’s what priest and professor of science education Michael Reiss argues. Read More ›
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Shock: Florida Laws Would Give Floridians a Say on Science Education

Nature listens to the National Center for Science Education, promoting fears of "flat-Earthers." Read More ›
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In Science Education, Academic Freedom Makes Progress Across America

Sarah Chaffee spoke to AF proponents in Alabama, Oklahoma, and Texas. Read More ›
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State Action on Science Education: 2017 in a Nutshell

All this represents movement toward the ultimate goal: the best science education for public school students around the country. Read More ›

Students, Scientism, and Straw Men

If Barbara King really believes science is about continuous corrections and questions, she should be friendlier to teaching about the evolution controversy. Read More ›

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

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

What Is Teaching Evolution All About?

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

Evolution in Kindergarten

Experimenting with children's natural mental inclinations to bring about a predetermined conclusion -- sounds like brainwashing, doesn't it? Read More ›

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