NEWS: Unanimous Vote: Ohio OKs Creation in Science Class

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WEDNESDAY, OCT 16, 2002

Unanimous Vote: Ohio OKs Creation in Science Class

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The state school board said Tuesday it will adopt a science curriculum that leaves it up to school districts whether to teach the concept of "intelligent design," which holds that the universe is guided by a higher intelligence.

The board voted unanimously in favor of the standards, which emphasize both evolution and critical analysis of the theory. It will adopt them formally in December.

The standards put into writing what many school districts already do -- teach evolution, but also explain that there is debate over the origin of life.

"In no way does this advocate for creation or intelligent design," said Michael Cochran, a board member who had pushed for the concept to be included in the standards. "I do look upon this as a compromise." ...

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