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Iowa's Science Standards Face Backlash Over Climate Change Edits

Iowa's Science Standards Face Backlash Over Climate Change Edits
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  • Iowa proposes replacing 'climate change' with 'climate trends' in schools.
  • DOE suggests removing evidence of human impact from education standards.
  • Educators criticize changes to filter language on evolution and climate.
  • Experts and teachers oppose the draft in public feedback meetings.
  • Concerns raised about Iowa DOE's transparency on new science standards.
  • Over 100 people joined a feedback meeting in Iowa City about the changes.
  • Public comments on Iowa's science standards draft open until February 3.
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