written with Eugenie Scott, the coauthors stated that it "is scientifically inappropriate and pedagogically irresponsible to teach that scientists seriously debate the validity of evolution."

Branch was also highly involved in the effort to combat New Mexico's proposed change in Science standards in 2017. NCSE coordinated the effort to educate the public through journalists and activists and was able to successfully affect the regulators. As a result of the campaign, the New Mexico's Public Education