Author Archives: Brandon Haught

About Brandon Haught

Communications Director for Florida Citizens for Science.

Tracking Textbook bills

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Brandon Haught

We will use this post to try and keep track of two bills in our state legislature that could change textbook adoption and review procedures. See our previous post for a summary of why these bills are of concern. Senate … Continue reading →

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Time to talk about textbooks

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Brandon Haught

The Naples Daily News has a story up about efforts in the Florida legislature to possibly change the way textbooks are reviewed, approved and purchased: Activists look to change “buy” the book procedures Bills in the state House and Senate would … Continue reading →

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Boca Raton son and father sue over school’s alleged failure to teach evolution

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Brandon Haught

Two stories have popped up about a possible lawsuit against a Florida school district for not teaching evolution properly. Boca Raton Student Sues District For Failing To Teach Evolution “Evolution is a very important topic and its greatest scientific breakthrough … Continue reading →

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Sen. Hays files bill about instructional materials

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Brandon Haught

State senator Alan Hays filed a bill recently (SB 1018: Instructional Materials for K-12 Public Education) that says, in part: Each district school board shall ensure that all instructional materials used in the classroom meet the following criteria: b. Provide … Continue reading →

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“Not Just a Theory” lesson makes the local TV news

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Brandon Haught

The Heritage Middle School lesson about the scientific meaning of the word theory that stirred up a parent made the local TV news last night. WKMG Channel 6 has the story: Parents: Science lesson inappropriate A controversial class assignment has forced … Continue reading →

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Update to “Not Just a Theory” in Volusia County

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Brandon Haught

A letter was sent out from the principal of Heritage Middle School, Deltona, Florida, concerning an 8th grade science lesson I wrote about in a previous post. The letter was posted on the public Facebook page of the parent who … Continue reading →

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A spark

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Brandon Haught

An interesting situation is percolating in Volusia County. A mother of an 8th grade student recently found a science assignment in her son’s binder that upset her. The part that really stood out to her is: “Next time someone tries … Continue reading →

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Problem with Florida textbook over climate change?

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Brandon Haught

Steven Newton from the National Center for Science Education reports that there is a problem with a science textbook here in the Sunshine State. The issue? Climate change. Here’s the opening paragraphs from his story: Epic Climate Change Textbook Fail. … Continue reading →

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