AGS defends Texas science curriculum against Young Earth Creationists

As many of you know, the Texas State Board of Education (TSBOE) is nearing a vote on various provisions to the Approved Science Curriculum in the state. The proposed curriculum standards will dictate what is taught in science classes in elementary and secondary schools and provide the material for state tests and textbooks. The standards will remain in place for a decade after their approval by the state board.

Unfortunately, subtle language changes to the curriculum are being proposed as amendments by the Young Earth Creationists that would open the door for their agenda. The AGS Executive Committee and Chairs sent a letter to the TSBOE members asking for their support of unbiased and credible science education in Texas. Specifically, AGS is are asking them to resist changes to the Biology and Earth and Space Science curriculum as written by Working Groups (December 2008). See letter below.

AGS members can submit their own individual comments via email or letters, or show up at the TSBOE meeting on March 25th (12-6) here in Austin. Click here to find out more.

Additional information can be found at:
21st Century Coalition, click here

Texas Citizens for Science, click here








Click link below for a PDF copy of the letter

TX%20SBOE%20Letter.pdf