Author Archives: Brandon Haught

— Researcher advocates ‘student-centered’ approach to science education: A group of educational researchers at Florida State University are drawing widespread attention after their paper measuring the superior results of a more “student-centered” approach to teaching science was published in the … Continue reading →

There are two public input workshops coming up during which you can give your opinion on how the new science FCAT and Biology end of course exams (and Geometry) are scored. You can go to Tallahassee tomorrow or West Palm … Continue reading →

— UCF receives $1.8 million for new program to encourage students to study math, science: “The UCF program aims to recruit students partly by offering some freshmen a course that will introduce them to a variety of STEM-related careers. Students who take the class, which … Continue reading →

— Yup, I know. U.S. Representative from Georgia Paul Broun is on a science committee and yet denies basic science: “All that stuff I was taught about evolution and embryology and the Big Bang Theory, all that is lies straight … Continue reading →

— I’m not a big fan of essay contests. But when the prize is super cool, who wouldn’t want to get to writin’? 11 Palm Beach County students win chance to talk to astronauts on International Space Station Eleven lucky … Continue reading →

The Florida Department of Education is setting passing cut scores for FCAT 2.0 science tests, biology end of course tests and geometry end of course tests. Bridge to Tomorrow’s Paul Cottle had a role and posted his take here. The … Continue reading →

A church in Sarasota is offering classes every Thursday morning and evening for six weeks on the subject of Intelligent Design. What in the world is there to talk about in so many classes? I would think a single, brief … Continue reading →

There has been a recent release of a state-by-state analysis of the “K-12 STEM learning enterprise.” It’s the STEM Vital Signs report in which several questions are answered about each state. Sample questions are “can the state meet the demand … Continue reading →