Author Archives: Brandon Haught

We’ve been really hammering on how some Florida private schools that participate in state voucher programs handle science education. Science is our focus, after all. However, it’s not the only subject suffering from lack of any oversight. Read this article: … Continue reading →

It’s nice to see a supportive letter to the editor (following up on my column in the Tampa Bay Times). Bad science at voucher schools March 20, commentary Torch of reason As a retired science teacher I am very pleased … Continue reading →

My book‘s official release date is getting closer! I’ve been doing a lot in preparation for the big day. I now have a website of my own. Please check out the blog, which I’ll start getting more active on in … Continue reading →

Sometimes wishes do come true, I suppose. Senate abandons plans to expand school vouchers this year In a row over testing for private school voucher students, Florida Senate President Don Gaetz said Thursday that chamber was done considering a top … Continue reading →

The Tampa Bay Times is running an op-ed I submitted: Science shortfall at voucher schools. It’s online now and will be in tomorrow’s print edition. “… the argument that parents will hold private schools accountable by walking away from substandard … Continue reading →

Two bills that we’re watching in the state legislature — voucher expansion and changes to the way textbooks are selected — are off to strong starts. They’re breezing right through committee stops. Despite that fast start, I hold out hope … Continue reading →

Last week in the Florida House, the Finance & Tax Subcommittee debated and approved the bill “PCB FTSC 14-02 Relating to Tax Credit Scholarships.” This is an attempt to dramatically expand a particular school voucher program (see a previous post … Continue reading →

Companion bills in the state legislature are attempting to expand a school voucher program. The House bill recently got a green light from one of its committee stops, but news accounts point out that the House version may not quite … Continue reading →