Chilean scientists have been traditionally involved in the elaboration of science curricula in basic and high school levels.
This program consists of transferring science to basic and high school levels in the form of talks, visits of students to Universities, and the collaborative action of scientists and teachers in the design and implementation of research activities for basic and high school students.
In synthesis, the basics of evolutionary biology seem to be adequately covered in Chilean education at present, although there is ample scope to improve the quantity and quality of education in the basic and high school curricula.
Probably the most efficient way to avoid a creationist intrusion into our educational system and society is to improve basic understanding of the evolutionary process not only in basic and high school levels, but in the Chilean population as a whole.
The reform includes preschool through general secondary education (primary, basic, and high school), vocational or professional education, and post-graduate education.
SchoolFinder pulls together basic information for elementary and high schools and lets parents compare one school against another.
However, I think that one of the main goals of a biology class is to introduce students in middle schools and high schools to basic knowledge in biology as well as help them develop critical scientific thought.
I know this firsthand -- while I was incarcerated in a New York state correctional facility, I spent time tutoring women in basic adult education and high school equivalency courses.
In the summer of 2016, the Coalition for Access, Affordability and Success is scheduled to launch a new admissions application where students could enter the basic facts, like name and high school, and each college would add its own essay questions.
The school system is undergoing restructuring from the 3-level system (Primary, Junior and Secondary) to 2-level:Basic education (Grades 1 9); and High school (Grades 10 12).
