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Shouldn't kids learn more than just evolution?
Illinois parents are enraged over 11th grade science teacher, Beau Schaefer’s incorporation of creationism into his science lessons, and some are calling for his dismissal. Schaefer openly admits he did indeed teach creationism alongside evolution.
Last night, the school board called a meeting and parents on both sides of the issue spoke. The superintendent made it clear that there is no black or white area in his opinion, saying that the Supreme Court has already decided that teaching creationism is not allowed in public schools.
But I tend to agree with the parents who supported Schaefer.
Unless you don’t expect your kid to go to college or they have their sights set on Jerry Falwell’s Liberty “University”, you might want to pay attention to the courses your kids’ high school offers. Some of them may not be accepted by the University of California as meeting the requirements needed in order to be eligible to apply for admission as an undergraduate. In other words, your kids may need to retake some classes in order to go to a California University.
But they didn’t necessarily say better personality…
According to research coming out of the University of Exeter, males have more distinct personalities than females. That includes other beings than humans; the research found the results consistent across all species observed including house sparrows.
And why are males such drama queens? Continue reading »
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