Friday, February 28, 2014

Committee approves new science standards for students, evolution clause on hold

The South Carolina Education Oversight Committee met Monday to review and approve the new set of science standards that the Department of Education will begin implementing by the fall of 2014 for students. Sen. Mike Fair, R-Greenville, argued against teaching natural selection as fact, when he believes there are other theories students deserve to learn.

MORE: http://www.postandcourier.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140210/PC1603/140219927/1005/state-committee-approves-new-science-standards-for-students