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For Roseville schools, Darwin debate rolls on
Compromise on teaching evolution headed for vote.

By Laurel Rosen -- Bee Staff Writer
Published 2:15 am PDT Thursday, May 6, 2004

The debate over teaching Charles Darwin's theory to Roseville high school students continues to evolve.

The latest discussion involves a parent's proposal for science teachers to introduce arguments against evolution when they teach evidence in its favor.

The suggestion hasn't won the support of Roseville Joint Union High School District trustees.

Headed for a vote, however, is a compromise version that says teachers would be expected to present arguments against evolution but could decide how to teach perceived weaknesses in the theory. A date for trustees to take up this modified proposal has not been set.

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