Author Archives: Brandon Haught

The Tampa Bay Times has an editorial in today’s paper: Florida doesn’t need more vouchers. Among the many reasons cited against vouchers is this one. Nor are voucher schools required to meet the same curriculum standards as public schools. Private … Continue reading →

The publication Ecology Florida ran an editorial this weekend concerning my recent op-ed about science education in voucher-accepting private schools. They fully agree with the points I made and even take it a step further. Do the Math (but not … Continue reading →

I’m proud and excited to finally announce that my book is a reality! I have a box full of actual books that I can hold. I started the research and writing way back in 2008 and after about five years … Continue reading →

–> Is it possible to review a book without first reading it? Clearly, the answer is yes: Inaccurate review. –> Here’s an interesting Tea Party representative’s comment in this story about Common Core: “It doesn’t bother me if somebody wants … Continue reading →

Will the voucher expansion effort come back to life? From the Gradebook blog: Controversial voucher bill gets a second chance in the Florida Legislature Many observers thought the proposed expansion of the school voucher program was off the table after … Continue reading →

An editorial in the Orlando Sentinel tears Senator Hays’ textbook approval process bill to shreds: Don’t leave textbook vetting to local districts. State Sen. Alan Hays, a Umatilla Republican whose district abuts Volusia County, isn’t letting the facts get in … Continue reading →

More and more national media are paying attention to the travesty of substandard science education going on in many voucher accepting private schools. Politico has a good, in-depth piece: Taxpayers fund creationism in the classroom. Florida is mentioned several times … Continue reading →

I was quoted in an article published today about the bill in the state legislature that purposes to change the way textbooks are selected here in Florida: Volusia textbook controversy prompts legislation. My quote about conservative school boards reads harsher … Continue reading →