Author Archives: Brandon Haught

Science standards, opposition to evolution in Kentucky, Florida’s uncertain science standards future, and Bennett’s resignation. All wrapped up in one brief story. Gotta love it. In Florida, where state officials have previously signaled strong interest in adopting the standards (though … Continue reading →

The ACLU has a recent blog post up entitled Creationism Follies: The 2012-2013 Edition. And wouldn’t you know it … Florida is on the list. A biology teacher at A. Crawford Mosley High School in Lynn Haven, Florida, screened Creation … Continue reading →

FSU physics professor Paul Cottle is a serious activist for science education, which comes through in this article at NPR about Florida’s science standards: Why An Educator Is Worried Common Standards Might Squeeze Out Science. Here’s a few quote. “The … Continue reading →

Here’s a column that ran in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel advocating for support for the Next Generation Science Standards here in Florida: Stephen Goldstein: Science standards are great, but need your help. Our very own Florida Citizens for Science president, … Continue reading →

This is a great article showing just how difficult it can be to fight for the right thing when you’re up against a resistant government: Fighting to fix the FCAT. Robert Krampf’s first e-mail to Florida’s Department of Education was … Continue reading →

The Orlando Sentinel School Zone blog reports that with about one week to go for folks to rate and review the Next Generation Science Standards for possible Florida adoption, things are looking positive. As of Wednesday, 631 people had reviewed … Continue reading →

I’m very late to the party. The Gradebook, School Zone and Bridge to Tomorrow already posted about Florida Board of Education member John Padget’s recent comments about the state’s science standards. Here’s the video clip:

The Tampa Bay Times Gradebook Blog notes the tug o’ war developing concerning the future of Florida’s science standards. Our very own Florida Citizens for Science vice president Jonathan Smith is quoted punching back against the suggestion that states hold off … Continue reading →