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An editorial in the Orlando Sentinel tears Senator Hays’ textbook approval process bill to shreds: Don’t leave textbook vetting to local districts. State Sen. Alan Hays, a Umatilla Republican whose district abuts Volusia County, isn’t letting the facts get in … Continue reading →

More and more national media are paying attention to the travesty of substandard science education going on in many voucher accepting private schools. Politico has a good, in-depth piece: Taxpayers fund creationism in the classroom. Florida is mentioned several times … Continue reading →

I was quoted in an article published today about the bill in the state legislature that purposes to change the way textbooks are selected here in Florida: Volusia textbook controversy prompts legislation. My quote about conservative school boards reads harsher … Continue reading →

We’ve been really hammering on how some Florida private schools that participate in state voucher programs handle science education. Science is our focus, after all. However, it’s not the only subject suffering from lack of any oversight. Read this article: … Continue reading →

It’s nice to see a supportive letter to the editor (following up on my column in the Tampa Bay Times). Bad science at voucher schools March 20, commentary Torch of reason As a retired science teacher I am very pleased … Continue reading →

My book‘s official release date is getting closer! I’ve been doing a lot in preparation for the big day. I now have a website of my own. Please check out the blog, which I’ll start getting more active on in … Continue reading →

Sometimes wishes do come true, I suppose. Senate abandons plans to expand school vouchers this year In a row over testing for private school voucher students, Florida Senate President Don Gaetz said Thursday that chamber was done considering a top … Continue reading →

The Tampa Bay Times is running an op-ed I submitted: Science shortfall at voucher schools. It’s online now and will be in tomorrow’s print edition. “… the argument that parents will hold private schools accountable by walking away from substandard … Continue reading →