Question: Science classes should NOT present creationism and/or "intelligent design" alongside evolution as credible scientific theories.

Question: Public school science classes should present the substantial scientific agreement about the occurrence, consequences and causes of climate change, including anthropogenic/humancausal factors.

Question: Social studies instructional materials (textbooks) should make clear that the separation of church and state is a key Constitutional principle that protects religious freedom in America by barring government from promoting or disfavoring a particular religion.

Question: Texas' new social studies curriculum standards (TEKS) distort or suppress aspects of U.S. history dealing with slavery, segregation and struggles for civil rights by women and minorities, and the State Board of Education should REJECT social studies instructional materials (textbooks) that do not correct these flawed elements.

Question: High school sex education classes should teach the importance of abstinence but also include medically accurate information about contraception and disease prevention, including condoms and other forms of birth control.

Question: Texas should NOT use taxpayer dollars to fund vouchers that pay tuition for students at private and religious schools.

Question: Texas should require public schools to protect all children from bullying, harassment and discrimination in school, including the children of gay and lesbian parents or teenagers who are gay.

Question: Teachers and academic scholars should have primary responsibility for writing curriculum standards and textbook requirements for Texas public schools.

Question: Elections for the State Board of Education should be nonpartisan.

Question: The State Board of Education should set minimum qualifications for experts involved with the adoption of curriculum standards and textbooks, including teaching experience or academic research in a relevant field of study.

Question: State Board of Education members should be required to file proposed amendments to curriculum standards in advance of meetings so that all board members have an opportunity to study the proposals fully before voting on those amendments.