News tagged with science textbooks
Science materials in Texas get prelim. approval
(AP) -- An expected fight over teaching evolution in Texas classrooms fizzled Thursday when the state's Board of Education gave preliminary approval to supplemental science materials for the coming school ...
Jul 22, 2011 |
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Historical movies help students learn, but separating fact from fiction can be challenge
(PhysOrg.com) -- Students who learn history by watching historically based blockbuster movies may be doomed to repeat the historical mistakes portrayed within them, suggests a new study from Washington University ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Aug 05, 2009 |
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California schoolbooks going digital
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has announced plans to phase out school textbooks in favor of digital learning aids as the state looks to plug its massive budget hole.
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Jun 09, 2009 |
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Science setback for Texas schools
After three all-day meetings and a blizzard of amendments and counter-amendments, the Texas Board of Education cast its final vote Friday on state science standards. The results weren't pretty.
Mar 31, 2009 |
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Texas board hears testimony on science standards
(AP) -- Tensions over the teaching of evolution are simmering as the State Board of Education begins the final stretch in the process of adopting new classroom science curriculum standards.
Mar 26, 2009 |
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