— New from Indiana: “Sen. Dennis Kruse said today he has no plans to refile a bill allowing schools to teach creationism along with evolution in science classes.
“But, Kruse added, he plans instead to pursue legislation that allows students to challenge teachers on issues, forcing them to provide evidence to back up their lessons.”
— An interesting and informative short read: Why People Believe Weird Things and 8 Ways to Change Their Minds
— A bad assignment given by a teacher or an overreactive school administration? What do you think?
Chemistry homework puts Seminole High on lockdown, deputies say – “Seminole High was placed on lockdown Tuesday morning as a precaution during a school assignment for a chemistry class, deputies said.”
— Jeb Bush commends science at Max Planck appearance in Jupiter:
“[Former Gov. Jeb] Bush, whose name has been widely mentioned as a potential Republican candidate for president in 2016, said yes when asked if evolution should be taught in schools.’I reject the premise that the GOP is anti-science,’ Bush said.”
