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more on various free speech-related riffs {was Re: More on Gingrich speech}
From: David Farber <dave () farber net>
Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 09:55:58 -0500
Begin forwarded message: From: Steve Lamont <spl () ncmir ucsd edu> Date: November 30, 2006 9:31:49 AM EST To: dave () farber netSubject: Re: various free speech-related riffs {was Re: [IP] More on Gingrich speech}
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6) Speaking of which, the National Science Teachers Association has TURNED DOWN an offer of 50,000 free copies of "An Inconvenient Truth". . .
Just for the record, here's NSTA's response to this accusation. http://www.nsta.org/pressroom&news_story_ID=52959 NSTA Press Release NSTA Statement on November 26 Washington Post Op-ed "Science à la Joe Camel" Nov 28 2006 On November 26, the Washington Post printed an opinion piece from environmental activist Laurie David, a producer of the film "An Inconvenient Truth." In her op-ed Ms. David reports that NSTA rejected the opportunity to distribute 50,000 copies of the DVD to NSTA members. During conversations with Ms. David's representative we suggested making the DVD available via alternative means of distribution (e.g. by providing a mailing list of our members to producers, announcing its availability in our publications, etc.). It appears that these alternative distribution mechanisms were unsatisfactory. It was not the intent of the NSTA to restrict "An Inconvenient Truth" from its members and we are currently pursuing options to make the DVD available to teachers. In the op-ed Ms. David goes on to characterize NSTA as a willing corporate America partner that eagerly pushes corporate messages about the environment. This is not true. The perception created by the op-ed that NSTA has a conflict of interest in dealing with corporate America is misleading. This is a very serious issue to NSTA and science education. Like many organizations, NSTA does receive support from corporate America and other organizations (in FY06 total corporate support received by NSTA was 16.4% and total support from energy companies was 3.77%). Before we accept any funds from outside groups (corporate or otherwise), and as a condition of any support, we make it clear that NSTA is solely responsible for developing, directing, and implementing the programs we offer to teachers. [MORE] spl ------------------------------------- You are subscribed as lists-ip () insecure org To manage your subscription, go to http://v2.listbox.com/member/?listname=ip Archives at: http://www.interesting-people.org/archives/interesting-people/
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