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Early last month, Gov. Scott proposed changing the way school textbooks are adopted in Florida (see our previous post here). Currently, the state Board of Education must approve a list of books from which school districts can choose. Scott said … Continue reading →

A new Florida Education Commissioner has been selected: Tony Bennett. Mr. Bennett started his career in education as a coach and a biology teacher before moving up the career ladder. From our perspective, that’s a good thing. The man should … Continue reading →

One thing that seems to crop up regularly in both bad science journalism and in pseudoscience and non-science is the idea of a scientific debate.The implication in each case is that there is a genuine split in the scientific community … Continue reading →

Florida’s very own U.S. Senator Marco Rubio had previously told GQ that the age of the earth was in question. I think parents should be able to teach their kids what their faith says, what science says. Whether the Earth … Continue reading →

— New from Indiana: “Sen. Dennis Kruse said today he has no plans to refile a bill allowing schools to teach creationism along with evolution in science classes. “But, Kruse added, he plans instead to pursue legislation that allows students … Continue reading →

— The state legislature is getting organized for 2013’s session, which will run from March 5 to May 3. Here’s a look at how Senate education committee’s are shaping up. And here’s information about the House committees. — Teachers, professors … Continue reading →

We need to get the content of this Orlando Sentinel article out into the wider public view, so please share and blog and tweet about it as much as you can: Florida already funnels millions in tax dollars to religious … Continue reading →

The junior U.S. Senator from Florida, Marco Rubio, had an interesting question and answer exchange in GQ: GQ: How old do you think the Earth is? Marco Rubio: I’m not a scientist, man. I can tell you what recorded history … Continue reading →