Maine Considers Including Genocide, Eugenics in Middle School Science Curriculum

The proposal sparks debate as educators warn of potential risks to conventional science education.

Maine is considering updates to middle school science education standards to include teaching about genocide, eugenics, and the Holocaust.
The proposal has sparked debate, with educators and scholars expressing both support and concern.
Critics argue that the proposed updates could distract from conventional scientific principles and jeopardize science education.
The Maine Science Teachers Association has warned that introducing such complex and sensitive subjects without providing adequate training for teachers could be detrimental.
The proposed updates are part of new requirements from the Legislature to include certain kinds of education into the curriculum, including content about Native American and African American histories, as well as the history of genocide.