The Board of Education will vote this week on the curriculum amendments . For decades , the teaching of evolution in public schools has been flashpoint in some states , with proponents of ideas such as creationism and intelligent design trying to gain a place in science classes . Evolution skeptics say fossil record studies cast doubt on the idea of common ancestry . Critics say the proposed curriculum challenges ideas in the earth and space sciences . Large textbook market in Texas influences choice of publishers nationwide .
The Board of Education will vote this week on the curriculum amendments . Evolution skeptics say fossil record studies cast doubt on the idea of common ancestry . Critics say the proposed curriculum challenges ideas in the earth and space sciences . Large textbook market in Texas influences choice of publishers nationwide .