Evolution and Creationism in the Public School Curriculum: The Academic Freedom Issue.

Bjorklun, Eugene C.

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ERIC Number: EJ464783

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Publication Date: 1992

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Evolution and Creationism in the Public School Curriculum: The Academic Freedom Issue.

Bjorklun, Eugene C.

Religion & Public Education, v19 n1 p57-66 Win 1992

Reviews the controversy of teaching evolution and creationism in public schools from the early years of the twentieth century until today. Identifies two stages of the legal challenges to the teaching of evolution. Contends that academic freedom issues may provide another avenue to the Supreme Court for those supporting creationism. (CFR)

Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Civil Liberties, Constitutional Law, Creationism, Evolution, Freedom of Speech, State Church Separation, Teacher Behavior, Teacher Rights

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Administrators; Policymakers; Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: First Amendment; United States Constitution

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