Science Standards Could Prove Controversial

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — The new set of standards for what is taught in Iowa science classrooms could prove divisive because of the sections on evolution and climate change.

The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports  several members of the State Board of Education and some members of the public expressed concerns about those subjects.

Board members Michael Knedler and Mike May said at a meeting last week that they worry that including evolution and climate change could make it difficult to implement the standards statewide.

A team of experts is reviewing a set of model science standards. They will make a recommendation to the state board later.