Monthly Archives: November 2013

Are you a Filthy Dreamer?

A documentary film class at the University of Central Florida is creating a short film, “Filthy Dreamers,” about the efforts of fundamentalist activists and lawmakers in Florida who tried to ban books on the teaching of evolution at public schools … Continue reading

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Creationism at UF … sort of

Creationism is being taught at the University of Florida! No, not really. That’s just Pastor Short. Creationist exhibit on Plaza of the Americas causes controversy Ten-foot tall posters displaying creationist beliefs stirred up controversy on the Plaza of the Americas … Continue reading

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Ulterior motives

H. Roy Kaplan, an educator for more than 40 years and a U.S. Department of Education “Hero of Education” for his work in Tampa Bay schools, wrote an opinion column for the Tampa Bay Times advocating strong science education. He … Continue reading

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