Title: From Engineer to Teacher | changing careers from mechanical engineering to teaching math and science in junior high and high school
Headings: From Engineer to Teacher
From Engineer to Teacher
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From American Institute of Biological Sciences Website
01/17/06 Science Education Lawsuits Continue in California
09/12/05 Creationists sue University of California
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Content: As for the two evolution experts listed as class speakers, one was a local parent and scientist who had refused to speak to the class (and is now included in the lawsuit), and the other was Francis Crick-who passed away in 2004. A course description, according to the New York Times, stated, “This class will take a close look at evolution as a theory and will discuss the scientific, biological and biblical aspects that suggest why Darwin’s philosophy is not rock solid.” Lawyers from Americans United for Separation of Church and State are representing the parents. The Seattle-based Discovery Institute, the leading intelligent design group, has sought to distance itself from the course by writing a letter to the school district stating, “The title and nature of this course are problematic and appear to misrepresent the content of the course and intelligent design. Sum We respectfully request that you either reformulate the course by removing the young earth creationist materials or retitle the course as a course not focused on intelligent design.” 09/12/05 Creationists sue University of California
The latest creationism battle may be fought in federal court once again. This time, the Association of Christian Schools International, the Calvary Chapel Christian School in Murrieta, California, and students at the school have filed a complaint because of a UC policy that rejects high school biology courses that use textbooks published by Bob Jones University Press and A Beka Books. The books have been described as “inconsistent with the viewpoints and knowledg