To the editor:
I have been following the recent controversy over Lawrence public school's curriculum for some time now. In response to the recent article, "Exemption tests school curriculum standards," it is my opinion that the classroom is not the place to exclude and discard knowledge which may or may not agree with someone's faith. Education topics of any sort should not be looked down upon, for any knowledge learned should be treasured whether one believes in it or not. If any parent is concerned that their children are being exposed to "damaging" information (due to their faith), then I believe it then becomes that parent's responsibility to take the child's education into their own hands by schooling at home rather than making the rest of the class suffer from not learning to the full potential as well.
As for the issues concerning evolution and creationism, perhaps the science room isn't where these conflicts should take place, for a science/biology course is designed to teach its students the laws and theories of science. Perhaps a history or humanities course should focus more on religion. A major element which makes us human is our belief in some sort of supernatural force.
In conclusion, I'd like to add that education is not about condensing and erasing the complexities of life but rather expanding discussion and exploring the differences in life and history.
Janie Schneider,
Lawrence.
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