[elpadre]

It seems to me that a teacher has the responsibility to teach, not just the prevalent view, or required information, but also all other possible, contrary views as well.

The preponderance of evidence wins.

Isn’t that what scientific inquiry is all about?

[Coyoteman]

It seems to me that a teacher has the responsibility to teach, not just the prevalent view, or required information, but also all other possible, contrary views as well.

The preponderance of evidence wins.

Isn’t that what scientific inquiry is all about?

"Scientific inquiry" is not conducted in grade school or high school classrooms, with the exceptions of things like science fair projects. What is conducted is science education. Students are provided with the results of scientific research, they do not actually do the research; they are not yet qualified.

And as for teaching "all other possible, contrary views" in grade school and high school -- that idea is silly. Think it through and you'll see why.