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Gotta love someone who tells it like it is: “When it comes to preparing its students to shine in science, technology, engineering or mathematics, or STEM, Florida delivers like a Third World country.”

Is the majority of science being left behind in Florida public schools? Florida Rep. Legg tells the Gradebook blog not to worry. Although only one high-stakes end-of-course science exam is now in the works as the Legislature looks to dump … Continue reading →

Concerned about how our state is handling public education issues? You will have some influential ears on Monday in Pasco County. Pasco County state representatives Will Weatherford and John Legg, each of whom chairs key education panels in the House, … Continue reading →

Our state legislators claim that they see a problem with Florida’s education system, as outlined by Ms. Haithcock here. Satisfying Florida’s graduation requirements — but not exceeding them — prepares high school students for one thing: remedial coursework at a … Continue reading →

State Senator Ronda Storms, who we know quite well from her attempts to water down evolution education, is being challenged in the Republican primary. What odds do you give her new opponent? An attorney from Valrico is challenging state Sen. … Continue reading →

The Orlando Sentinel recently published an article about the sorry state of Florida’s economy. After depending on population growth and finally seeing that tank, the question is what does the state do now? The establishment of bio-tech centers (Burnham and … Continue reading →

Just a reminder that the Nova’s two hour special airs on PBS tonight, December 29th.  “What Darwin Never Knew”  Check your local PBS station listings here. for times and availability.

I’m sure that we are all familiar with Neil Shubin’s book “Your Inner Fish   which wonderfully tells the story of evolution by tracing the organs of the human body back millions of years, long before the first creatures walked the earth. … Continue reading →