Science Is Constantly Evolving

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How deadly is COVID-19?
Check out our entire series explaining the science involved in the coronavirus pandemic. Sign up to receive our coronavirus update each week. What is the mortality rate for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2? This question is in the news a…
NCSE Executive Director Ann Reid
NCSE Executive Director Ann Reid
NCSE featured in "The War on Science"
"The War on Science," a new episode in the CBSN Originals documentary series REVERB, airing March 8, 2020, examines the intersection of on-line pseudoscience and real-life science education — and NCSE is prominently featured. NCSE's executive director Ann Reid discusses the history of NCSE and…
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class of students
A second bill supporting climate change education in Minnesota
Senate File 3949 (PDF), introduced in the Minnesota Senate on March 4, 2020, would, if enacted, encourage public school districts in the state "to include practical, age-appropriate instruction on climate change in ... kindergarten through grade 12 curriculum," with "starting a school garden or…
NCSE's Mixed Messages white paper
NCSE's Mixed Messages white paper
A second Rhode Island resolution to support climate education
Senate Resolution 2626 (PDF) would, if approved, express the support of the Rhode Island Senate for increased environmental and climate education in the state's public schools — and the NCSE/Penn State study of climate change education is cited as evidence of the need for the increase. Virtually…
Legislation
Legislation
Hawaii resolution urges climate change curriculum
Senate Concurrent Resolution 58, introduced in the Hawaii Senate on March 3, 2020, would, if adopted, urge the state department of education to "mandate a climate change curriculum in all public schools by no later than school year 2021-2022" and to incorporate such a curriculum in its ten-year…
Two children at the Mill Mountain Zoo examining a snake
Two children at the Mill Mountain Zoo examining a snake
Museum Collaborative Partner Profile: The Mill Mountain Zoo
NCSE’s Breaking Down Barriers program launched a pilot initiative in 2019, called the Museum Collaborative, to provide activity kits to science museums in primarily rural areas. Small rural museums typically have pre-existing capacity in terms of a facility and dedicated staff, but can frequently…
A sign saying "The climate is changing so act now"
A sign saying "The climate is changing so act now"
The Climate Crisis: A Clergy Call to Action
The Clergy Letter Project, originally formed to demonstrate that numerous members of the clergy embrace evolution and regard it as harmonious with their faith, is now also addressing the climate crisis. A new letter from the project entitled "The Climate Crisis: A Clergy Call to Action" recognizes…
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New Jersey capitol building
New Jersey bill would mandate climate change instruction
Senate Bill 1970, introduced in the New Jersey Senate on February 25, 2020, would, if enacted, require local school districts to include information on climate change in their curricula and to adopt instructional materials that "accurately portray changes in weather and climate patterns over time,…
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small group of students working
Minnesota bill would embed climate change throughout curriculum
Senate File 3518, introduced in the Minnesota Senate on February 24, 2020, would, if enacted, require public school districts in the state "to embed climate change education throughout all subject areas, not just in science curriculum" and allocate $1 million yearly to do so. Sponsored by Charles…

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