"We're teaching science in a climate of denial," biology teacher Beth Adler said. "We have legislated denial." From the theory of evolution to climate change, teachers are becoming wary of teaching basic scientific consensus because of the potential backlash they can face, she said. "This leads to intimidated and capitulating teachers," she said. "We need courage. It is scary," Adler said. "We need to hear 'Thank you for teaching the scientific consensus.'"
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