State Board
of Education Candidate Questionnaire
Candidate’s
name ___Robert
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 |
_____ |
Other
organizations you trust in the area of science: (Please name)
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
3.
Do you support an age-appropriate,
medically-accurate, comprehensive approach to sex education for the students of
Yes
4.
What is the role of State Board of Education members
in the crafting of curricular standards?
Set policy only after significant input from
professionals in the fields being considered.
5.
Do you have any other comments about science
education you would wish to share with the voters of