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Former teacher tells State Board draft science standards were 'tampered with,' urges review
Summary
A public commenter who said she taught science for 23 years asked the Iowa State Board of Education to verify which draft of revised K–12 science standards they will consider, saying changes weakened treatment of geology, evolution and climate change.
A former K–12 science teacher urged the Iowa State Board of Education during public comment on March 21 to verify which draft of the proposed revised science standards the board will be asked to consider. The commenter said she taught science for 23 years in a rural county and has also taught preservice science methods courses.
The commenter told the board she took part in the state’s standards‑revision process and that the formal…
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