State Board
of Education Candidate Questionnaire
Candidate’s
name ___Jana Shaver_____________________
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 |
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b. The Intelligent Design Network |
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c. The National Academies of Science |
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d. The Discovery Institute |
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e. The American Institute of Biological Sciences |
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f. Answers in Genesis |
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g. The National Science Teachers Association |
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h. The Institute for Creation Research |
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i. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change |
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j. Marshall Institute
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Other organizations
you trust in the area of science: (Please name)
I would suggest the Kansas Association of Teachers of
Science and the National Association for Research in Science Teaching. I admit that
I am not familiar with all the organizations that might provide input for
science standards. (I was a reading teacher!) And, I may not have checked all
of the organizations above that might provide good input. I believe that we
must seek input from the most credible, well recognized organizations that base
their recommendations on scientific fact and theories.
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 would not.
3.
Do you support an age-appropriate,
medically-accurate, comprehensive approach to sex education for the students of
Yes, I do.
4.
What is the role of State Board of Education members
in the crafting of curricular standards?
The State Board should appoint a committee made up of
teachers in that curricular area and other experts in the field. The State
Board should let that committee do its work and then review their findings. If
there are questions, the questions should go back to the committee. Finally,
the State Board should respect and approve the committees work and
recommendations.
5.
Do you have any other comments about science
education you would wish to share with the voters of
I believe that it is critical for our students to be
prepared to compete in a global economy by having an up-to-date, quality
education which includes top notch science courses. To this end, I believe that
our standards must be based on the work and recommendations of the most
respected and credible science organizations.