Some Raise Concern About Language For K-12 Science Standards

Iowa (RI) — Some educators and parents are pushing back on proposed changes to Iowa’s K-12 science standards that change the phrases “biological evolution” and “climate change” to “biological change over time” and “climate trends.”

During a recent forum on the issue Panorama science teacher Mark Dorhout says teachers in small schools like his use the standards to make their own curriculum. He says new teachers might be more likely to follow them word for word.

Drake professor Jerrid Kruse is one of the original committee members and says he’s concerned about the shift in language.

The standards will be reviewed by another committee made up of parents and educators before getting final approval by the State Board of Education. You can submit feedback on the changes through the Board of Ed’s online survey through February 3rd.

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