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Middle school science teachers often have shaky scientific knowledge

The Hechinger Report

Middle school science teacher Kent Heckenlively has spent part of his time teaching, well, not science. Heckenlively works at Gale Ranch Middle School in San Ramon, California. middle-school science teachers have no scientific background. Related: A study on teaching critical thinking in science.

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

The Hechinger Report

The new standards emphasize scientific inquiry and critical thinking over recitation of facts. While many educators say they prefer that approach to older methods of science instruction, use of the standards sometimes means that teachers cover fewer topics as they delve more deeply into those that are discussed.