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December 22, 2012

New Orleans Schools Vote to Ban Creationism

Tania Dall, WWLTV


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Creationism won't be taught in Orleans Parish Public Schools. That is the message from the School Board this week after it voted in favor of keeping religion out of science classes.

"It was a unanimous vote. I was very pleasantly surprised," said outgoing School Board President Thomas Robichaux.

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TAGGED: science education, Creationism, Louisiana, education

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