Daily Archives: November 7, 2008

2008 Outstanding Middle School Science Teacher

The Florida Association of Science Teachers recently announced that Largo Middle School (Pinellas County) teacher Leslie Pohley is the state’s 2008 Outstanding Middle School Science Teacher! Here’s her picture in the St. Petersburg Times back in December 2007. On a … Continue reading

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Oh yeah, let’s not forget those “academic freedom” bills

In a recent St. Petersburg Times Gradebook blog post about the new problems with the state science standards, Christian activist Terry Kemple threw in a little bonus: By coincidence, Kemple said he met with area pastors this week to talk … Continue reading

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Orlando Sentinel on our standards

The Orlando Sentinel noticed the issue concerning our science standards, but just on their School Zone blog. I don’t think it made it into the actual paper. The Florida Department of Education says it is still researching the issue but … Continue reading

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Orlando Science Cafe: Dec. Topic

The Orlando Science Cafe’s next topic is: Neanderthals and Early Human Evolution Presenter: Cowgill, Libby When: Wednesday, 3 December 2008 7:00pm – 9:30pm Where: Stardust Video and Coffee 1842 E Winter Park Rd. Orlando, United States, 32803 Dr. Cowgill is … Continue reading

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