Monthly Archives: March 2009

March 13, 1925: The Tennessee General Assembly approved a bill prohibiting the teaching of the theory of evolution. (Gov. Austin Peay signed the measure on March 21.)

Want to see what an adventure science can be, the good, the bad, and the ugly? Head on down to the Florida Film Festival at Regal Winter Park Village, 510 N Orlando Ave., Winter Park, Sunday March 29. There will … Continue reading →

The Orlando Sentinal education blog, School Zone, reports that the bill proposing to do away with the 11th grade science FCAT and replace it with end of course exams got its first nod of approval. Florida’s high school students would be required … Continue reading →

Florida State University physics professor Paul Cottle has a guest post over at The Gradebook blog about Senator Wise’s antievolution bill. Most importantly, Senator Wise’s proposal does not address the concerns that most of Florida’s parents have concerning evolution education: … Continue reading →

A press release issued today from the governor’s office says that Roberto Martinez has been reappointed to the state board of education. Good news. Martinez was a refreshing voice of reason on the board when the new science standards, which … Continue reading →

Florida Citizens for Science vice president Jonathan Smith had a letter published in the Lakeland Ledger today: Sen. Wise’s “Critical Analysis” Bill Is Nothing More Than a Shell Game. Are our politicians so naive to think that this bill, should … Continue reading →

— President Obama lifted the previous administration’s ban on stem cell research. The Miami Herald has a story about its affects on Florida. Tampa Bay online has another. And the Palm Beach Post has yet another. — Approximately 44 species … Continue reading →