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Group stresses need for scientific evidence

Via USA Today.

A leading science group Tuesday called for teaching kids "What Is and Isn't Science" in schools.
Endorsing proposed nationwide science-literacy standards for grades 4, 8 and 12, the American Association for the Advancement of Science also called for better discussion of scientific evidence and principles.

AAAS head Alan Leshner said that without better standards, students would be unable to tell "intelligent design," which he called a religious viewpoint, from real science.

The standards endorsed by AAAS were developed by the National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB), which sets policy for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as "the Nation's Report Card."

NAGB held a hearing about the proposed standards Tuesday in Washington, D.C.

posted by Fergie @ 10/25/2005 06:44:00 PM