Category Archives: Our Science Standards

Sunday news roundup

Posted on February 17, 2008 by Brandon Haught

I’m pressed for time, so please excuse me for just doing a quick news dump here. I’m taking care of both Florida Citizens for Science and personal stuff before jumping into the car Monday for the trip to Tallahassee. Orlando … Continue reading →

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Let’s talk about theories

Posted on February 15, 2008 by Brandon Haught

Joe Wolf, president of Florida Citizens for Science, had heard that the Department of Education was shopping around the idea of inserting the word “theory” in the new draft of the state science standards wherever evolution is mentioned. I believe … Continue reading →

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More support for evolution in science standards

Posted on February 15, 2008 by Brandon Haught

Thank you, Volusia County! A local newspaper, The Beacon, polled the members of the school board to see where they stood on the issue of evolution in the state science standards. All of them were in agreement that science belongs … Continue reading →

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News roundup

Posted on February 15, 2008 by Brandon Haught

The St. Petersburg Times has an editorial up supporting evolution in the state science standards. On Tuesday, the state Board of Education will vote on new science standards that finally insist that Florida’s students receive comprehensive biology instruction that includes … Continue reading →

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Those not in favor of good science education, raise your hand.

Posted on February 15, 2008 by Brandon Haught

[I will bump this post up about once a week so as to always be on the front page. Latest bump: Feb. 15.] For your convenience, here is a list of the 12 counties that passed anti-evolution resolutions: Clay, Jackson, … Continue reading →

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Ready for a little 10 on 10?

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Brandon Haught

There have been a handful of public forums across the state concerning the state science standards, the most recent being in Orlando (that meeting was taped and can be seen here.) Thousands of comments were collected when the proposed new … Continue reading →

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Anti-evolution resolutions aren’t done yet

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Brandon Haught

Bay County passed an anti-evolution resolution. The only unique thing here is that one person on the board didn’t vote for the resolution, whereas all other resolutions passed unanimously. The majority of board members supported the resolution. Board member Ginger … Continue reading →

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The support is starting to roll in

Posted on February 12, 2008 by Brandon Haught

I am proud to announce that organizations are now coming forward in support of the new draft of the state science standards. The first is a complete surprise. Our very first county school board has approved a resolution in support … Continue reading →

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