Monthly Archives: January 2008

New newspaper blog jumps in

Posted on January 8, 2008 by Brandon Haught

The St. Petersburg education blog, The Gradebook, has been tracking the state science standards story in a very dedicated way. Now the Palm Beach Post adds their voice to the blog world with their own education blog, Extra Credit. The … Continue reading →

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9-0

Posted on January 8, 2008 by Brandon Haught

That’s nine newspaper editorials in favor of including evolution in the state science standards and zero in favor of “other theories.” The South Florida Sun Sentinel jumps on board. Evolution isn’t debatable in many parts of the world, and among … Continue reading →

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Last chance

Posted on January 7, 2008 by Brandon Haught

Here is the last chance to have your say at a public hearing on the new draft of the state science standards. January 8, 2008, Everglades High School 17100 SW 48 CT. Miramar, FL  33025 (754) 323-0500

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And yet another school board member …

Posted on January 7, 2008 by Brandon Haught

I was featured in an article in the Daytona Beach News-Journal today. I think the paper made too big a deal out of connecting my day job with my volunteer efforts here. However, in the newspaper world, the mantra is … Continue reading →

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News roundup on last night’s meeting

Posted on January 4, 2008 by Brandon Haught

My greatest fear concerning last night’s meeting in Jacksonville about the new draft of the state science standards was that the anti-science folks would beat us with numbers. Having more people there would then skew the perception of the media … Continue reading →

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You made an impression. Congratulations!

Posted on January 3, 2008 by Brandon Haught

Ron Matus, of The St. Petersburg Times education blog the Gradebook, gives an early report on the public meeting in Jacksonville about the new draft science standards. Matus makes of note of the attendance; evolution and science defenders took this … Continue reading →

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8-0

Posted on January 3, 2008 by Brandon Haught

So far, eight Florida daily newspapers have written editorials in support of evolution. None have supported “alternatives.” Either the reality of the situation is that obvious, or it’s just a liberal media conspiracy. I’ll take reality. Here’s the eighth editorial, … Continue reading →

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A good research project …

Posted on January 2, 2008 by Brandon Haught

A great cartoon from Florida Today. (Hat tip to PZ.)

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