Category Archives: Our Science Standards

Middle schools; Curriculum standards

Posted on January 22, 2007 by Brandon Haught

I was wondering when the New York Times would finally add to their series about middle schools. (Post about first story is here.) A second story finally appeared today and focuses on whether middle schools should be eliminated. (Here’s a link … Continue reading →

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New science standards website up

Posted on January 19, 2007 by Brandon Haught

A new website is up for a Florida Science Education Standards Committee.

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Nationwide science standards

Posted on January 10, 2007 by Brandon Haught

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) recently issued a statement lauding a proposal to establish voluntary nationwide standards in math and science. Under the SPEAK Act proposal, voluntary, nationwide U.S. content standards in science and math would … Continue reading →

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Can our teachers rely on the science standards?

Posted on June 27, 2006 by Brandon Haught

Florida’s public school science standards are not in need of a tweak or pretty makeover. They need to be overhauled. The Thomas B. Fordham Institute gave Florida an ugly ol’ F for its science standards. In part, the review says: … Continue reading →

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