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  • Scientists unite for science curriculum

    09/30/2008 7:21:06 PM PDT · by Soliton · 88 replies · 1,196+ views
    Houston Chronicle ^ | Sept. 30, 2008 | KELLEY SHANNON
    AUSTIN — Scientists from Texas universities on Tuesday denounced what they called supernatural and religious teaching in public school science classrooms and voiced opposition to attempts to water down evolution instruction. The newly formed 21st Century Science Coalition said so far it has 800 members who have signed up online. "Texas public schools should be preparing our kids to succeed in the 21st century, not promoting political and ideological agendas that are hostile to a sound science education," said David Hillis, a professor of integrative biology at the University of Texas at Austin. The State Board of Education is considering...