Evolution and history compulsory

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in England.

Schools Minister Vernon Coaker says the subjects will be compulsory elements of a new primary school curriculum being introduced in 2011.

Scientists and humanists had lobbied ministers for the inclusion of evolution in the theme-based timetable.

History is already compulsory, but there were fears it would be sidelined.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/8369172.stm

They head on into the 21st century. We head back into the 20th and beyond.

[Kshasty]

1. cool

When you knew the past you understand the present better

[lib_wit_it]

2. Yep--knowing about the great age of the earth and the evolution that has slowly brought us to this

present time would really help the US in the present. Too bad so many Americans believe in the fairy tale of *creation "science"* as history. It's really a pity and a shame.