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How the science of vaccination is taught (or not) in US schools

The Hechinger Report

At the same time, in recent years, confidence in the science of vaccinations has been trending downward — one recent survey shows that the percentage of American adults reporting it is “very important” to have their children vaccinated dropped 11 points between 2008 and 2018.

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Middle school science teachers often have shaky scientific knowledge

The Hechinger Report

Only 7 percent reported feeling “very well prepared” to teach lessons about modern physics, 19 percent about electricity and magnetism and 21 percent about the properties and behaviors of waves, a 2018 National Science Foundation-supported survey found. Related: Helping science teachers tackle misinformation and controversial topics.

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The empress’ new clothes

The Hechinger Report

Roseanne Barr arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of “Roseanne” on Friday, March 23, 2018 in Burbank, Calif. Leave this field empty if you're human: After the 2016 presidential election, which shocked our nation, we’ve become fascinated with coddling this anger, repackaging it as populism. Look at her ratings!