Questions about our origin as a species are universal and compelling. Evolution—and in
particular human evolution—is a subject that generates intense interest across the world …

This critical analysis examined research on evolution in the United States between the years
2000–2014, spanning early classroom implementation of the National Science Education …

Background There is a negative relationship between education and religiosity and a
positive relationship between education and acceptance of evolution, but how this manifests …

Background Despite decades of education reform efforts, the percent of the general US
population accepting biological evolution as the explanation for the diversity of life has …

Recent calls to action urge swee** reform in science education, advocating for improved
learning for all students—including those majoring in fields beyond the sciences. However …

Evolution continues to be a controversial topic around the world but nowhere is this more
apparent locally than in the Southeastern region of the USA. In this study, we explored …

The theory of evolution is the fundamental backbone to the discipline of biology, yet many
students possess misunderstandings. The teacher is the most important school-based factor …

The theory of evolution is one of the greatest scientific achievements in the intellectual
history of humankind, yet it is still contentious within certain social groups. Despite being as …

Background The religious or cultural objections by many people to the teaching of evolution
in high school biology classrooms can impact both students' willingness to explore a …

Background Students frequently hold an incorrect view of evolution. There are several
potential barriers that prevent religious students, specifically, from engaging evolutionary …