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Don't say gay (or God)

Some Tennessee legislators want to pass a law prohibiting discussion of homosexuality earlier than high school because "it would protect parents' right to educate their children about their beliefs on their own terms."

Janet Parks notes "The same arguments could support a 'don't say god' bill."

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It's good pedagogy to teach kids bad science?

[Those opposed to teaching about climate change and evolution] are making a pedagogical argument, that it is somehow good pedagogy, good critical thinking, for students to learn both. That it is somehow a good pedagogy for students to learn good science and bad science.

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