ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers
Incorporated, a worldwide network of science museums and related institutions.
*****************************************************************************

I have worked with a lot of museums and other institutions that have  
such official statements. For a wealth of information including  
research papers, curriculum, guides on how to talk to creationists,  
and news on what is going on around the country, and even the world, I  
would suggest the National Center for Science Education at http://ncseweb.org/ 
.

They can be a valuable resource for crafting such statements and  
engaging the community in dialogue. Their materials is more meant for  
public schools and formal educators, but it can be adapted with ease.

Good luck,

Matthew White
On Jul 13, 2009, at 1:30 PM, Sara De Angelis wrote:

> ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology  
> Centers
> Incorporated, a worldwide network of science museums and related  
> institutions.
> *****************************************************************************
>
> Hi All,
>
> I've been following this morning thread eagerly.
>
> I'm wondering how many organizations out there have adopted a  
> specific policy statement or formal stance with respect to  
> evolution.  I know I've seen a lot of discussion around this topic.  
> (In searching through this listserv's archives I can't seem to find  
> peoples commentary on the pro's and con's of having an institutional  
> stance.)  We're in the planning stages for a new exhibition and I'm  
> anticipating that having an institutionally agreed upon framework  
> for answering questions that may come up may prove quite useful.   
> Anyone care to share their policy and or guidance either on list or  
> off.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Sara
>
>
> Sara DeAngelis
> Senior Exhibit Developer
> Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
> 180 Woz Way
> San Jose, CA 95110
>
> •
>
> p: 408-298-5437 x285
> f: 408-298-6826
> e: [log in to unmask]
>


***********************************************************************
For information about the Association of Science-Technology Centers and the Informal Science Education Network please visit www.astc.org.

Check out the latest case studies and reviews on ExhibitFiles at www.exhibitfiles.org.

The ISEN-ASTC-L email list is powered by LISTSERVR software from L-Soft. To learn more, visit
http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html.

To remove your e-mail address from the ISEN-ASTC-L list, send the
message  SIGNOFF ISEN-ASTC-L in the BODY of a message to
[log in to unmask]