State Board
of Education Candidate Questionnaire
Candidate’s
name ___Dennis L. George___________________
1.
As a State Board of Education member, which of the
following organizations would you trust to inform your decision-making in
regards to science? Check all that
apply.
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a.
American Association for the Advancement of Science |
__X_ |
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b. The Intelligent Design Network |
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c. The National Academies of Science |
__X_ |
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d. The Discovery Institute |
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e. The American Institute of Biological Sciences |
__X_ |
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f. Answers in Genesis |
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g. The National Science Teachers Association |
__X_ |
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h. The Institute for Creation Research |
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i. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change |
__X_ |
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j. Marshall Institute
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Other organizations
you trust in the area of science: (Please name)
NASA Scientists I am not familiar with all of the
groups before the survey. To the best of my knowledge the marked groups would
work on the science standards.
2.
Would you, if elected, propose revising the science
standards before the next regularly scheduled revision, or support such a
revision if another board member proposed it?
No I do not plan to revise and would not promote a
change if brought up before the scheduled time.
3.
Do you support an age-appropriate,
medically-accurate, comprehensive approach to sex education for the students of
Yes I am in the healthcare system and believe in this
approach.
4.
What is the role of State Board of Education members
in the crafting of curricular standards?
To review the information presented by the experts in
the topic after there has been an extensive peer review process. I will not
promote a personal agenda.
5.
Do you have any other comments about science
education you would wish to share with the voters of
I would like to challenge our students to move
farther ahead in solving our problems. I want to have the best math and science
programs in our schools. As a kid, going to the Moon seemed unbelievable. That
goal was realized. It is amazing at the technology from the NASA projects are
in our every day life which we use today. I want to challenge our young people
to dream and go to Mars and look where we can be in the future! A free public education gives everyone the
opportunity to be exceptional and the best that they can be!