News Item: : TX GOP primary could reshape nations textbooks
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Posted by Wendy McElroy
Monday 08 March 2010 - 02:12:29
What millions of students read about science and history could hinge Tuesday on a Republican primary in Texas for several seats on the state board of education, a panel whose decisions affect the content of textbooks sold nationwide. Five of the eight seats on the ballot are Republican-held, setting up a unique battle within the GOP that in some races pits a bloc of Christian conservatives against challengers who believe the incumbents have pushed their pro-religious views too far. The elections are the first since the board tackled evolution curriculum in 2008. During that heated debate, which ultimately led lawmakers to oust McLeroy as chairman, the board decided Texas schools would no longer have to teach the "strengths and weaknesses" of evolution. Teachers still would be encouraged to consider "all sides" of scientific theories. (03/02/10)
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(Category: News Reports)
Posted by Wendy McElroy
Monday 08 March 2010 - 02:12:29
What millions of students read about science and history could hinge Tuesday on a Republican primary in Texas for several seats on the state board of education, a panel whose decisions affect the content of textbooks sold nationwide. Five of the eight seats on the ballot are Republican-held, setting up a unique battle within the GOP that in some races pits a bloc of Christian conservatives against challengers who believe the incumbents have pushed their pro-religious views too far. The elections are the first since the board tackled evolution curriculum in 2008. During that heated debate, which ultimately led lawmakers to oust McLeroy as chairman, the board decided Texas schools would no longer have to teach the "strengths and weaknesses" of evolution. Teachers still would be encouraged to consider "all sides" of scientific theories. (03/02/10)
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