Over the past few years, there have been several attempts to undermine the teaching of evolution in public schools.
Several states then passed new legislation which required that this be given equal time with teaching of evolution.
Nor does it object to the teaching of evolution, he said.
But southerners were worried about the teaching of evolution in the public schools.
The conflicts arise often these days, particularly as people debate the teaching of evolution.
Recent changes in the education curriculum have opened the way for the teaching of evolution to primary school pupils.
The teaching of evolution in schools is a distant second.
A few programs touch on the Kansas school board decision not to require the teaching of evolution in schools.
For those who truly have a problem with the teaching of evolution, private schools and home schooling are always options.
Also around this time, concerned about the teaching of evolution, she began to look for opportunities to influence politics.