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Dallas Conference on Science & Faith Will Teach “How to Ask”; Register Now for Early Bird Price

Yesterday, Sarah Chaffee pointed out a remarkable article in the top science journal Nature, “Stop the science training that demands ‘don’t ask’.” Read More ›
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Breakthrough? Nature Calls for Openness in Science Education

“Diversity and doubt produce creativity; we must make room for them,” according to Jerry Ravetz. Read More ›
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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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Photo: Florida State Capitol, by Michael Rivera (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons.

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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Photo: Flags of the states fly outside Alabama State Capitol, by Carol M. Highsmith [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons.

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 ›

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