The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) has issued a letter to a Colorado Springs charter school, accusing the school of violating the Constitution by teaching creationism as part of its 8th grade science curriculum.
“A concerned parent reports that James Irwin Charter Middle School is introducing creationism in its 8th grade science curriculum,” read the March 5 letter to Rob Daugherty, CEO of James Irwin Charter schools, which consists of six schools on four different campuses in Colorado Springs. “Per an email sent to parents by Donna Wagner, the ‘Science Lead’ at James Irwin Charter Middle School (JICMS): ‘During eighth grade year in our Evolution Unit, per the guidelines in the charter of our school, we teach Intelligent Design and evolution. We present a creationist theory and an evolutionist theory regarding natural selection, adaptation, and evolution.’”
According to the FFRF, a parent — who was quoted anonymously — raised concerns after receiving the email. “I feel like the public charter school is not trustworthy and I am now questioning the quality of my [child’s] education,” FFRF included in their letter. “I feel angry that religion is being forced on children and presented as science.”…