The change passed by a six-to-three margin after a heated discussion by the board and a dozen members of the community.
During the Oct. 4 board meeting, Langione asked Nilsen if teachers would be required to teach “intelligent design,” after he allowed 50 copies of the book “Of Pandas and People,” published by the Foundation for Thought and Ethics, to be used in science classrooms as reference books.
“No,” replied Nilsen at the time. “A teacher can, but is not required.”
But during Monday’s meeting, district biology teacher Jen Miller said the new curriculum wording implies that she will be required to teach “intelligent design.” [thanks to John]
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