Monthly Archives: August 2006

I LOVE Science

Congratulations to Santa Rosa and Escambia counties for launching a school initiative called I LOVE Science. Apparently, it is a mentoring program where volunteers come into the classroom to teach about science. “I LOVE Science comes out of a national … Continue reading

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Volusia joins the fray

I have to admit to being shocked over how much intelligent design is cropping up in Florida school board races. I would think candidates would want to avoid that albatross what with all the times intelligent design has gone down … Continue reading

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This year, it counts

This year, it counts. Florida students have taken state science exams for the past few years, but those were trial runs. This March, the science portion of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Tests will be factored into the grade schools receive … Continue reading

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Et tu, Escambia?

There’s an open seat on the Escambia County School Board. Guess what one candidate has in mind … Todd Leonard, a school textbook salesman whose desire to instill Christian values in the school system includes adding the teaching of intelligent … Continue reading

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A bit more about Citrus school board race

Mr White, who owns a landscaping business, is running for a seat on the school board. As mentioned before, he’s wanting to push intelligent design. White has said he supports public schools teaching intelligent design in addition to the theory … Continue reading

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Dr. Dino recap

Here’s a Dr. Dino recap for those keeping score. Hovind is claiming that, under false pretenses, he is forcibly being called into service as a member of a group to which he does not rightfully belong – namely those subject … Continue reading

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Fighting pseudoscience

Here is a thought-provoking article offering an explanation for why pseudoscience is so widely accepted by the general public. The basic lesson to take away from this article is one that I’ve believed for many years: people need to be … Continue reading

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Fighting pseudoscience

Here is a thought-provoking article offering an explanation for why pseudoscience is so widely accepted by the general public. The basic lesson to take away from this article is one that I’ve believed for many years: people need to be … Continue reading

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