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February 8, 2013

Texas Looks for 'Another Side' to Evolution

John Timmer, Ars Technica


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We recently reviewed the documentary The Revisionaries, which chronicles the actions of the Texas state school board as it attempted to rewrite the science and history standards that had been prepared by experts in education and the relevant subjects. For biology, the board's revisions meant that textbook publishers were instructed to help teachers and students "analyze all sides of scientific information" about evolution.

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TAGGED: science education, evolution, Texas, controversial education reform law

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