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— Here’s an online game that teaches the basics of natural selection “Who Wants to Live a  Million Years.” I gave it a shot and found the game to be OK. Some folks who left comments there weren’t all that … Continue reading →

Yesterday, The Consortium of Florida Education Foundation,gathered for a regional session to focus on what businesses and industry leaders say they need in future workers and how the education system is changing to meet those needs. The meeting focused on “The … Continue reading →

This multi-state study didn’t include Florida, but I have no doubt the same type of thing happens here. I’ve known some elementary school teachers here who have essentially admitted as much. Science Grades Being Awarded On Student Report Cards Even … Continue reading →

I had neglected to check on conservative activist and creationist Terry Kemple’s race for a seat on the Hillsborough County School Board. Sorry about that. He lost: Kemple’s challenge falls short. However, Kemple did round up a respectable percentage, 43.06 … Continue reading →

— Will mandatory biology and geometry exams keep high school students from graduating? New tests could prevent thousands from graduating: The passing rate on Florida’s new biology and geometry exams — now must-pass tests for a high school diploma — … Continue reading →

Sorry about my lateness in posting this. Today is Carl Sagan Day and tomorrow there is a celebration at Broward College (North Campus), Coconut Creek. This Year’s Theme: Mars and Curiosity Hosted by: Broward College: North Campus Building 62 (North … Continue reading →

There’s been some buzz about Indiana’s outgoing state superintendent Tony Bennett being recruited to make a move to the Sunshine State for a job as our education commissioner (see here and here). It’s still just conjecture at this point, but … Continue reading →

Governor Rick Scott’s newest ideas on how to streamline Florida’s education system may well have inadvertently open the door for creationist material. Scott’s proposal would eliminate the textbook adoption requirement and  allow local school district superintendents to choose their own material. … Continue reading →