Monthly Archives: March 2017

Science is not poetry

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Brandon Haught

Palm Beach Post columnist Frank Cerabino has a few things to say about Religious Liberties bills sponsored in the Senate by Dennis Baxley: Getting liberated from science in Florida’s ‘religious liberties’ bill. Cerabino brings up a bit about Baxley’s past consternation … Continue reading →

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Religious Liberties bill passes Senate education committee

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Brandon Haught

A bill that is potentially harmful to science education in Florida schools was reported favorably (in other words, it passed) by the Senate education committee today. The Religious Liberties bill was passed on a party-line vote of 5-2. The Senate … Continue reading →

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Religious Liberties Bill: Analysis and Fasting

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Brandon Haught

I know. It’s the weekend. You’re recharging for the week ahead. But I have to ask you to do something on behalf of science education. I have to ask you to send some emails and make some calls. Yes, your … Continue reading →

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Instructional Materials bills starting to get attention

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Brandon Haught

Two bills filed in the Florida legislature that could make significant changes to how textbooks and other instructional materials are selected and reviewed at the local school district level are getting attention from the media and other organizations. We believe … Continue reading →

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