Her own students get that. My job is not to fight cultural wars. My job is to do what I was trained to do: teach science. She is AGAINST S&W and FOR what the experts suggested.
Randy Linder (sp?) parent, UT molecular bio. Is AGAINST S&W and FOR expert suggestions.
The existing TEKS haven't adequately prepared our students. The existing TEKS need to be strengthened. The expert suggestions do that. Don't mess with it. ID is not discussed in bio class, not because there's fear of discussing other ideas, but because there's no sci evidence/research to discuss.
Mercer - why is it so important to take the one work weaknesses out.
Linder - There is a long history within the creationist movement of inserting lan with the intent of weakening teaching of evol and allowing other 'theories' to be taught in hs science class. From the political perspective, that word/phrase is trying to be used to include non-scientific ideas in science class. I think debating other theories in other kinds of classrooms is great - but not in sci class.
Miller - Do you feel the current langauge would impede teachers and students looking at all sides of the theory?
Linder - The current suggestion is great - I love being challenged, but on science issues.
Dunbar - You are the sci expert. I'm the wordsmith.
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