Monthly Archives: March 2014

–> Is it possible to review a book without first reading it? Clearly, the answer is yes: Inaccurate review. –> Here’s an interesting Tea Party representative’s comment in this story about Common Core: “It doesn’t bother me if somebody wants … Continue reading →

Will the voucher expansion effort come back to life? From the Gradebook blog: Controversial voucher bill gets a second chance in the Florida Legislature Many observers thought the proposed expansion of the school voucher program was off the table after … Continue reading →

An editorial in the Orlando Sentinel tears Senator Hays’ textbook approval process bill to shreds: Don’t leave textbook vetting to local districts. State Sen. Alan Hays, a Umatilla Republican whose district abuts Volusia County, isn’t letting the facts get in … Continue reading →

More and more national media are paying attention to the travesty of substandard science education going on in many voucher accepting private schools. Politico has a good, in-depth piece: Taxpayers fund creationism in the classroom. Florida is mentioned several times … Continue reading →

I was quoted in an article published today about the bill in the state legislature that purposes to change the way textbooks are selected here in Florida: Volusia textbook controversy prompts legislation. My quote about conservative school boards reads harsher … Continue reading →

We’ve been really hammering on how some Florida private schools that participate in state voucher programs handle science education. Science is our focus, after all. However, it’s not the only subject suffering from lack of any oversight. Read this article: … Continue reading →

It’s nice to see a supportive letter to the editor (following up on my column in the Tampa Bay Times). Bad science at voucher schools March 20, commentary Torch of reason As a retired science teacher I am very pleased … Continue reading →

My book‘s official release date is getting closer! I’ve been doing a lot in preparation for the big day. I now have a website of my own. Please check out the blog, which I’ll start getting more active on in … Continue reading →