Features:
: Idaho
The New Creationist Assault on Science Education
State Science Education Standards
News & Media Coverage
- 2/15/00 : Kempthorne: Limit testing funds - Legislators review budget request for exiting standards - "As predicted on one of Idaho's public radio stations in January, Governor Dirk Kempthorne is proposing to not have any statewide standards for science. As can be seen in the following article from today's (15 February) Idaho Statesman, the creationists are jumping with joy."
- 1997/1998: Creationisrts Push Psuedo-Science Text
Organizations / Activism
- The Idaho School Boards Association is a non-profit organization that serves as a statewide advocate on behalf of public education and children.
Other Resources
Anti-Evolution Forces
- Governor Dirk Kempthorne is proposing to not have any statewide standards for science. "The governor's request is not just about money, Kempthorne's education advisor Tom Morley told the lawmakers. It's about emphasis. The governor's plan drew support from groups hoping to delay or even derail the standards and the assessment tests. Idaho Family Forum Director John Elliott, whose group has spoken out against the evolution requirement in the science standards, said writing tests for five subject areas may force too much change too quickly on school districts. - Feb 2000
- Idaho
Family Forum Director John
Elliott, whose group has spoken out
against the evolution requirement in the science
standards, said writing tests for five
subject areas may force too much change too
quickly on school districts. "The
purpose of the Idaho Family Forum is to shape the
culture of our state by promoting biblical family
values through influencing public policy and
educating the citizens of Idaho."
