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February 03, 2005

Evolution Takes a Back Seat in U.S. Classes (NY Times)

"In districts around the country, even when evolution is in the curriculum it may not be in the classroom, according to researchers who follow the issue.

Teaching guides and textbooks may meet the approval of biologists, but superintendents or principals discourage teachers from discussing it. Or teachers themselves avoid the topic, fearing protests from fundamentalists in their communities."

Complete article in NY Times (Free Registration)
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/02/01/science/01evo.html?ex=1265000400&en=ed3bc1136dc96806&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt

Posted by erushton at February 3, 2005 12:38 PM