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It can’t be done without you … updated
What can you do? How can you help? How can you make a difference? I’m getting a lot of inquiries from folks wanting direction. They have the interest and the desire to pitch in but they’re not sure where to … Continue reading
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Here’s an opportunity to sound off!
Last week I told you about the Florida Constitution Revision Commission, charged with making recommendations for ways our state constitution can be revised. I pointed out that one suggestion filed by the commissions was this: 4. Deleting language barring state … Continue reading
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Teaching that global warming is caused by human activity is “blatant indoctrination”
The Associated Press issued a story today about the new Instructional Materials bill approved by our Florida legislature and signed by our governor earlier this year:Â New Florida law expected to increase conflict over textbooks. Reporter Terry Spencer took on the … Continue reading
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Education a target for Constitution Revision Commission
Every two decades a commission is charged with reviewing the Florida constitution and suggesting changes to it. I admit that I know very little about the process, so I will rely on you folks to educate me and guide all … Continue reading
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“Florida’s Bible belt runs the show in Tallahassee”
Most Floridians are still enjoying their turkey eating and deal hunting and so not much is developing concerning the filing in our state legislature of an “academic freedom act” bill by Sen. Dennis Baxley. It was introduced quietly last Friday … Continue reading
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The controversy “will never be over”
The Orlando Sentinel’s School Zone blog posted a short story about the new “controversial theories” bill recently filed by Sen. Dennis Baxley:Â Sen. Baxley files school bill to require ‘controversial’ science topics be taught in ‘balanced’ way. State Sen. Dennis Baxley, … Continue reading
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“Controversial theories” science education bill filed in Florida senate
We’ve got a live one. This past Friday Sen. Dennis Baxley filed a bill in our state legislature concerning public education. Senate Bill 966’s purpose is to revise “the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards; providing that such standards are the … Continue reading
Marion County got complaints about science textbooks
Rather than use the traditional approach of choosing instructional materials from a list vetted and approved by the Florida Department of Education, Marion County is the first school district to forgo the list and review and select textbooks on their … Continue reading