Category Archives: Our Science Standards

Tallahassee, we have a problem

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Brandon Haught

A bruising, exhausting fight centered on the subject of evolution wrapped up Feb. 19 when the State Board of Education (BoE) finally approved Florida’s new science standards for the public school system. Shortly thereafter the fight reignited in the state … Continue reading →

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How “scientific theory” got into the standards

Posted on March 21, 2008 by Brandon Haught

The St. Petersburg Times posted a story this evening outlining what was found in e-mails the newspaper obtained via public records requests from the Florida Department of Education. The purpose of the public records request? To find out where the … Continue reading →

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Sweeping up the crumbs

Posted on March 14, 2008 by Brandon Haught

The Tallahassee Democrat quite rightly praises lawmakers who passed up seeing the Expelled movie. I have yet to see an official count of how many lawmakers actually went to the movie, but I have heard from sources that the number … Continue reading →

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A quick analysis

Posted on March 13, 2008 by Brandon Haught

Here’s my quick take on the whole Expelled mess and the relation to the creationism bills. I’ve been closely watching the media reports concerning science education in Florida for a few years now. I’ve seen tidal waves of news coverage … Continue reading →

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News roundup

Posted on March 13, 2008 by Brandon Haught

My apologies for this quick news link dump. The chemistry class I’m taking now is kicking my butt. I hope to have some thoughts on the movie situation up here tonight. In the meantime: Herald Tribune. I’m not buying what … Continue reading →

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Loose lips … will they sink the ship?

Posted on March 12, 2008 by Brandon Haught

It took a while, but the true motivations behind the creationism bills (“academic freedom”) are starting to show. As “academic freedom” was tossed out there on the playing field it was touted as nothing more than “freedom” to teach the … Continue reading →

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Sunshine Law violation?

Posted on March 11, 2008 by Brandon Haught

Is the movie being screened just for state legislators in any way a violation of Florida’s Sunshine Law? Florida has strict laws governing public records and public meetings. Any meeting of lawmakers must be properly advertised and must be open … Continue reading →

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Creationism bills update

Posted on March 9, 2008 by Brandon Haught

The creationism bill (“academic freedom”) introduced in the State House, HB 1483, was referred to the Schools & Learning Council, Friday, March 07, 2008 8:25 PM. Our blog post tracking both the House and Senate bills is here. Please write, … Continue reading →

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