Poll shows support for evolution and intelligent design in schools
A study supported by The Ottawa Herald and partner papers shows public backing for teaching evolution and intelligent design in schools. Reading across the region, respondents from multiple communities express a preference for inclusive science education integration.
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Lawrence Journal World
6News
Garden City Telegram
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Salina Journal
Clergy split over evolution and intelligent design debate tensions rise
Clergy from Grace Episcopal and Community Revival Center clash with parishioners over evolution and intelligent design. Den is Ford argues science supports evolution while Dan Oglesby notes Bible interpretation varies. Debate may influence school board elections as voters seek balance.
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Grace Episcopal Church
W. Fifth St
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Dan Oglesby
Community Revival Center
Montana Road
Oglesby
Jones
Sayler
Teachers defend evolution teaching in Kansas district
Bourque and Collins defend science based evolution in class while allowing discussions of origins. They report students mostly accept the theory and note few strong negative reactions. Board of Education debates standards that could affect district curriculum as politics loom.
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Bourque
Kansas Board of Education
Jean McCally
State Board of Education
Sebelius to head national education commission
Washington AP Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius is chosen to head the Education Commission of the States a group advising governors and education officials. She will serve as chairwoman elect until next summer when she assumes chair for a two year term.
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Education Commission of the States
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Arkansas
Virginia
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Bill Richardson
State board mulls revised science standards in Kansas
Iris Van Meter and Bacon, longtime conservative board members from Williamsburg and Olathe, weigh revised science standards amid board friction with educators. Bacon backs changes, arguing they would allow comparing evolution with other theories using scientific method, while Van Meter remains unresponsive.
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State Board of Education
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