Here's yet another person with control over science curriculum who knows very little about science:
"Evolution is not fact. Evolution is a theory and, as such, cannot be proven," he said. "Students need to be able to jump to their own conclusions." - Texas State Board of Education Vice Chairman David Bradley, R-Beaumont.
Yep, that's right. Bradley goes beyond the standard theory-not-fact confusion, and evidently believes that science education is all about having students jump to conclusions.
Forget about formulating testable hypotheses. Forget figuring out a way to gather data. Just ignore the fact that a critical part of science education is teaching students to analyze data and make conclusions based on the data.
Let's have them miraculously jump to conclusions instead, okay?
In the same article, Bradley also states
"The only thing that this board is going to do is ask for accuracy."
Texans, it's time to let David Bradley know that you're more than willing to help him make sure the new standards are scientifically accurate. Contact Bradley at sboesupport@tea.state.tx.us.
Please let Texas know that you support their kids getting a solid, accurate science education - not one that's jumped the shark.
posted by Cheryl Shepherd-Adams
