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Teachers Back Away From Evolution In Class

RedEaredSlider writes "A study (abstract) from Penn State shows that a lot of teachers — some 60 percent — are reluctant to teach evolutionary theory in the classroom either because they fear controversy or they just aren't comfortable with the material (as not every biology teacher was a science major). It shows the importance, the authors say, of training teachers well before they step into the class."

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  1. Re:God bless America by Missing.Matter · · Score: 2, Funny

    What's next?

    At least one "educator" has a beef with relativity, citing that Jesus acted faster than the speed of light in performing miracles.