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Public meeting reminder

A public meeting about the new draft of the state science standards is tomorrow. If you are in the area, please take the time to attend in support of sound science education. Those opposed to evolution are sure to be … Continue reading

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Has it hit you where you live yet?

The battle over evolution continues at a fierce pace, as we discover in the Palm Beach Post today. Three new counties are now added to our watchlist: St Lucie, Palm Beach, and Martin. However, we need to keep our eyes … Continue reading

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Here’s why you need to get involved

Recap: Florida’s public school science standards from 1996 are being completely revamped. The current standards don’t mention evolution, but the new draft standards do so prominently. This has stirred up the anti-evolution crowd, including several education system decision-makers. The real … Continue reading

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More about Pinellas mess

Yesterday, the St. Petersburg Times teased in their education blog today’s story about the Pinellas County school board’s creationist majority. The board members are confused. They worry that students will have a tough time meshing the scientific theory of evolution … Continue reading

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All I Want for Christmas …

The Florida Citizens for Science call to action project “All I Want for Christmas is a Good Science Education” is in full swing. I’m getting quite a bit of interest, which is outstanding! We need everyone, including you, to participate … Continue reading

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Call to Action project

We need your help! Florida Citizens for Science has launched a “call to action” project: All I Want for Christmas is a Good Science Education. Since the holiday season is upon us, why not spread an educational message along with … Continue reading

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We know what one vote will be now …

Before I begin, let me give a brief recap of what’s going on for anyone just joining us. Florida’s state science standards for public schools is currently going through a revision process. The current standards are a miserable mess, having … Continue reading

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Polk County update

A school board meeting was held yesterday in Polk County. It was one of those long affairs as it was the annual organization meeting where officers are voted on and such. Science never came up. Then the public comment period … Continue reading

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