The National Center for Science Education posted this on their Facebook today and I thought I would help pass it along:<\/p>\n
Are you a middle school or high school teacher? Are you teaching climate change science and encountering resistance (or pressure) from students, parents, your principal, or your local school board? NCSE wants to hear from you! Contact Mark McCaffrey at mccaffrey@ncse.com<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The National Center for Science Education posted this on their Facebook today and I thought I would help pass it along: Are you a middle school or high school teacher? 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