Advocates for Science

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To the Editor:

Re “When Canada Muzzled Science,” by Wendy Palen (Op-Ed, Feb. 14):

Resistance to the muzzling of scientists and the devaluing of science itself is not just the job of professional researchers. Effective resistance rests on the understanding and advocacy of citizens who value the contribution of science as an evidence-based discipline to the quality of their lives.

Over the long term, that begins with strong K-to-12 science education for all that focuses more on how scientists develop, test and revise their models than it does on memorizing facts about the natural world.

ARTHUR H. CAMINS

Beacon, N.Y.

The writer is a science educator and education consultant.