Ending the Evolutionary War

Last spring, a parent complained that two middle school biology teachers were giving the concept of intelligent design equal treatment with the theory of evolution. Every aspect of the public school curriculum, not just science education, is inherently political. The effort to serve a diverse audien...

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Published in:Education Week 2005-03, Vol.24 (26), p.31
Main Author: Coulson, Andrew J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Creationism
Evolution
Intelligent design
Middle schools
Multiculturalism & pluralism
Politics
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Summary:Last spring, a parent complained that two middle school biology teachers were giving the concept of intelligent design equal treatment with the theory of evolution. Every aspect of the public school curriculum, not just science education, is inherently political. The effort to serve a diverse audience through a monolithic school system has not only failed in recent years to forge common ground, it also has bred animosity and discord.
ISSN:0277-4232
1944-8333