Tag Archives: Evolution and Climate Change

NABT Writes in Opposition to SB 1765

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Bob

   

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AIBS opposes Oklahoma’s antiscience bill

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Bob

The American Institute of Biological Sciences expressed its opposition to Oklahoma’s Senate Bill 1765 (document), which, if enacted, would deprive administrators of the ability to prevent teachers from miseducating students about “scientific controversies.” Although no scientific topics are specifically identified as controversial, the … Continue reading →

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Oklahomans for Excellence for Science Education Ask for Your Help

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Bob

  We need your help! Please alert the members of your organization and ask individuals to send messages opposing  SB 1765, Oklahoma Science Education Act, to the entire membership of the Oklahoma Senate Education Committee. Oklahoma State Senator Brecheen has reintroduced … Continue reading →

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NCSE Update, 1/17/14

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Bob

ANTISCIENCE BILL IN OKLAHOMA Senate Bill 1765, styled the Oklahoma Science Education Act, is the second antiscience bill of the year. As is increasingly common with antiscience legislation, SB 1765 would, if enacted, in effect encourage science teachers with idiosyncratic … Continue reading →

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Free Open Course on the “Practical Importance of Human Evolution”

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Bob

…provided by The University of Oklahoma This course will discuss the topic of why human evolution is important to study and understand. This fully online course does not expect you to have any prior background in biological science, but a … Continue reading →

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NCSE training: Citizen response to attacks on science education

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Bob

Monday, Nov 25, 2013 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST   What can citizens like you do to respond when science education comes under attack? How can you and other concerned citizens organize to fight back? What can you do … Continue reading →

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From NCSE: Evolution and Climate Change Weekly Update – 11/8/13

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Bob

WALLACEANA! In honor of the centenary of the death of Alfred Russel Wallace, NCSE is pleased to list a number of on-line resources on Wallace’s life and work. Wallace, who is credited along with Charles Darwin for formulating evolution by … Continue reading →

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Sam Rhine Genetics Update Conference November 16th

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Bob

  Sam returns to Oklahoma City on Thursday, November 16th at Putnam City High School, 5300 NW 50th, Oklahoma City.  (map)   Sam Rhine has crossed the country for 30+ years presenting the latest genetic information for high school students and their teachers.  He … Continue reading →

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NCSE Evolution and Climate Change Update: October 18

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Bob

PUBLISHERS HOLD THE LINE IN TEXAS “Materials submitted to the Texas Education Agency and examined by the Texas Freedom Network and university scientists show that publishers are resisting pressure to undermine instruction on evolution in their proposed new high school … Continue reading →

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Science Cafe Facilitates Evolutionary Discussion

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Bob

from The Daily O’Collegian… by MICAH PARNELL Staff Reporter | Posted: Wednesday, October 9, 2013 12:13 am In Oklahoma public schools the word “evolution” never appears in any kindergarten through 12th grade textbooks, said Stephen Clarke, moderator for Edmon Low … Continue reading →

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